Tag " Hardwood flooring"

When you’re installing or re-staining your wood floors, you have a specific image in mind: a gleaming expanse of floor shining in the sunlight. But if you’re finishing wood floors for the first time--or even if you’re an experienced professional--sometimes the end result doesn’t measure up to what you’d hoped for. It’s what you might call a finish failure. The good news is there are things...


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When you buy hardwood floors, you’re investing for the long-term. Quality hardwood flooring isn’t cheap--that’s why you plan for a one-time flooring investment that will enhance your home for a lifetime (or longer—some hardwood floors can survive for centuries!) But you’ve also probably heard horror stories about floors that buckle, warp, or fail after installation. How can you be sure...


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At Altruwood, we pride ourselves on our commitment to purchasing wood flooring from sustainable sources. That’s why we’ve joined forces with the National Wood Flooring Association to become a part of the Responsible Procurement Program—one more way we can help our customers feel good about the wood flooring purchase they’ve chosen.   What is responsible procurement? When you buy something...


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If you’re in the market for new wood flooring, you’ve probably realized that today’s consumer has more options than ever. Engineered wood flooring has become a popular choice, in addition to the traditional look and style of solid wood flooring. Here are answers to a few common questions you ought to ask yourself before installing engineered wood flooring:   What is engineered wood...


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So you’ve considered your flooring options and decided that you want to install a classic, solid wood floor in your home. We applaud that choice! Installing solid wood floors is a traditional, beautiful and environmentally friendly choice, with an appeal that can’t be equated in laminate or engineered wood varieties. As you prepare for the task of installation, you probably have questions about...


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In wintertime, you’re constantly walking through the worst weather that Mother Nature has to offer: snow, ice, rain and mud. And the bad news for your home is that you’re constantly tracking that stuff in onto your beautiful hardwood floors. But don’t panic! Follow a few easy steps, and you can keep your hardwood floors safe and smooth until it’s time for them to sparkle in the summer sunshine...


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Right now, you love your hardwood flooring—it’s shiny, new and beautiful. But is there some small part of you that keeps waiting for the honeymoon phase to end? Are you worried you just won’t be able to keep them looking great? Put those doubts aside! Keeping your wood flooring in great shape is easier than you think. Follow a few commonsense preventative guidelines, and your love for your...


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As straightforward as it may seem, sanding comes with a whole host of technical considerations. At AltruWood, we consider ourselves experts in working with reclaimed, recycled, and FSC® certified wood products. During your next sanding project, consider the following pointers to help you sidestep some of the most common roadblocks to optimum results: Make sure the sander is leveled and set to cut flat....


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