220 W. Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
919-649-2885
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Hardwood Flooring Tips |
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Looking for kid- or pet-friendly hardwood flooring?Your choice of flooring for your home in Cary or Raleigh NC is one that should be based on your personal preference along with the value that the new floors will add to your home. Not all hardwood floors are created equal nor is there a one-size fits all scenario. The hardwood flooring you select is based on your home's layout, traffic patterns, your lifestyle, and design preference as much as anything. Why work with the weekend help at that big box store near the mall on such an important decision? Instead, choose Floor Coverings International in Cary with over 15-years of factory-trained expertise, personalized attention, and in-home measurement and consultation. Consider the following when shopping for hardwood flooring:
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Solid wood is just one piece that is milled from lumber. Available in a variety of widths, from 2-1/4" to 5" wide, and different thicknesses. Keep These Things In Mind:
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Engineered
wood is
real
wood,
but
instead
of one
solid
piece it
consists
of three
to 10
thin
layers
of wood,
called
plies,
that are
assembled
and
glued in
a
cross-ply
construction.
The top
layer of
wood can
range
from
1/16" to
1/6"
thick.
Overall
board
thickness
ranges
from
1/4" to
3/4".
Due to
its
multi-ply
structure,
engineered
wood is
much
more
stable
than
solid
wood and
is less
susceptible
to
shrinking
and
expanding
with
changes
in
temperatures
and
humidity. Keep These Things In Mind:
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Site-Finished
vs.
Prefinished
Hardwood
Flooring
Prefinished
Hardwood
Flooring
Advocates of site-finishing like the fact that the floor can be sanded after it's installed to even out any imperfections. Site finishing also gives you the widest selection of stain colors to choose from. However, on-site sanding and finishing can produce heavy fumes, messy dust and significant waiting time from when the floor is laid until it can be enjoyed. In addition, labor costs for on-site finishing may drive up your installation costs. Keep These Things In Mind:
Hardwood Flooring Characteristics:
Each
wood floor has its own inherent traits,
character and color that affect its
appearance and durability. One standard
measure of a wood’s strength is its
Janka Hardness Rating. This test
measures the force needed to embed a
steel ball (.444 inch in diameter) to
half its diameter in the piece of wood
being tested, with the rating measured
in pounds of force per square inch. With
this rating system, the higher the
number the harder the wood floor. We’ve
included this and other wood
specie-specific information about the
hardwoods in our flooring collection to
help you decide which is right for you.
For more information on wood flooring,
you may also visit the National Wood
Flooring Association online at
woodfloors.org.
4 Essential Attributes of a quality Hardwood Floor:
Selecting the Perfect Hardwood Floor: We feature a selection of Robina and Somerset hardwood floors in varying formats and finishes for your consideration. We are constantly updating and improving our collection, so be sure to check online for the most current product offerings.
When you need great flooring in Raleigh, look to Floor Coverings Intl for your carpeting, hardwood and laminate floors, area rugs, vinyl and more. |
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With
all the
color
choices
available
in
pre-finished
hardwood
flooring,
there's
no need
to
custom
stain
site-finished
floors
to get
just the
right
look for
your
home.