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Jatoba - brazilian cherry Prefinished Riser Brazilian Cherry Natural-72

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Prefinished risers are a beautiful addition to any staircase and add real value over painted risers. Our prefinished risers are finished using the exact same methods and machinery as our stair treads for a superior finish and extended durability. By finishing the risers at the same time as the stair tread, the best possible color match is ensured. Just like our stair treads, UV absorbers are added to our prefinished risers to prolong the beauty of the finish.

When ordering risers, be sure to order the same length as the tread for optimal fit.

This riser is Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) that is not stained, but rather coated with a clear natural finish to allow the natural beauty of the wood species to show. Some slight mineral lines and graining is normal in this species.

Risers are 3/4in thick by 7 1/2in high.

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Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba Unfinished Stair Treads

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How to Install Solid Wood Stairs

2008-06-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

Step #1:

Typical construction stairs (ie. those under the carpet) are design with a lip on the front... so the first job of the day in order to install new solid wood stairs is to remove this nosing. It will be recreated when the new step is put in place. Use a power saw, hand saw and/or chisel to accomplish this.

Step #2

-- and this will vary depending on your step layout

Cover your Stringers (the side walls of your steps) in a decorative 1/4" thick plywood to match your new steps. In some cases you will create a "false" stringer to glue to the drywall because that is the appearand that you prefer. In other cases you may already have a stringer showing and have no choice but to reface it with something a bit nicer.

Cut a long strip of cardboard and with the help of a square create a template. Use this to cut the decorative plywood.... much more enjoyable when you can make as many mistakes as you like on a scrap piece of cardboard.

Step #3: Risers

Out of the same material cut the right number of rectangular pieces of plywood to cover the back of the each step. Fit and number each piece, starting at the top and working down... I think you'll find that not every step is exactly the same size.

Step #4: Steps

In the same way, take your new hardwood stairs and trim them to fit. Number each hardwood plank, as you work down the stairs.

Step #5: Finishing

Take all your various pieces off site and finish them. Most polyurathanes do not come to full strenth for 24-48 hours, so I'd highly recommend that you let them sit for a day or two before attempting to install.. I know you're eager but patience with prevent premature denting and damage to the finish of your wood stairs.

Step #6: Installation

Install any stringer coverings that you might have created in step one.

Then start at the top of the stairs, install the first piece of plywood you trimmed for the top riser, butting it up tight to the underside of the upper, main floor nosing. Glue into place and add a few finishing nails.

Take tread #1 and apply construction glue, install.. then add a few 2 1/2" spiral finishing nails, from the top face, to hold it in place with the glue dries....fill holes with an appropriate stick. Continue down the steps with the riser first, pushed up tight to the underside of the tread above and then the next riser.

The glues today are great, and offer enough strength to hold the steps in place. If you use predrilled holes, screws and plugs ..... it is very messy to get a nice finish if you have already prefinished the steps prior to installation....and I would always do that so I'm not tying up the staircase trying to get the polyurathane to dry with kids waiting at the bottom.

NOTES:

This is just a detail picture to show you how to cap the plywood, if you end up installing a false stringer against the drywall.

If you have an open set of stairs then here are a few tips on removing and perserving your existing handrail.

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Bamboo Flooring

2008-06-02T10:58:00.001-07:00

Bamboo Flooring is one of the many types of environmentally friendly flooring. The term "Green Flooring" is derived from the popularity of Bamboo flooring, which is actually a grass not a wood species, has the ability to grow to maturity within 5-10 years for re-harvesting. With the unique look and variety of colors, construction, widths and thicknesses you are assured of finding a Bamboo Floor style that will be a perfect match for your home. For more information on Bamboo Floors, click here.

Zebrawood

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Uses:
Zebrawood is truly an exotic wood, used in a limited way for veneer, wall paneling, custom furniture, furniture trim, inlay bandings, marquetry, specialty items and turnery. Because of its hardness, it can also be used for skis and tool handles but that might seem like quite a shame for such an dramatic, exotic wood species.

More often today it is even seen in a collection of exotic wood floors. Zebrawood floors can certainly add a unique feel to any home decorating project. Just make sure that you don't find it overwhelming, as you'll have it for life. Exotic wood floors are expensive and your not likely to change it like the paint on a wall.

It has a relatively small following of woodworkers that even knows it exists, but those that do and venture to use it, are awed by its dramatic colour banding.

The Tree: Leguminosae family (Microberlina, brazzavillensis)
Zebrawood is distinctive for its zebra like light and dark stripes. The term, "zebrawood" is shared by several different woods with this particular appearance. The most common species available are from West Africa. They are an equatorial tree of medium to large size, gregarious, commonly growing in pure strands along riverbanks. Can grow to heights of 150 feet with trunk diameters of 4 to 5 feet. When cut it gives off an unpleasant aroma which disappears as it dries. We kid around in the shop, that when planing this wood it smells like our sewer has backed up.

Wood Description:
A heavy hard wood with a somewhat coarse texture, with the typical so-called zebra stripes, often with an interlocked or wavy grain. The heartwood is a pale golden yellow, distinct from the very pale colour of the sapwood and features narrow streaks of dark brown to black. Zebrawood can also be a pale brown with regular or irregular marks of dark brown in varying widths. It is almost always quartersawn to get the exciting alternating colour pattern and a straight grain. It is a true exotic wood, with limited availability and relatively high prices.

Weight: 36-45 pounds per cubic foot

Finishing:
Difficult to finish because of the dual nature of the grain but finishes well once it's filled. The wood itself has a lustrous appearance.

Machining:
This wood is easy to saw but difficult to work with. Of all the woods I have handled, this rates as the worst to plane. It does not seem to matter which direction it is feed into a planer, it tears out badly in either direction. Experts recommend the use of a belt sander as the only feasible way to get a good smooth finish. If you receive it presanded, it is relatively easy to cut to size for all your woodworking projects. Can be glued if done with care.

Be warned that zebrawood may look like an amazing exotic wood BUT it smells like its name sake.. it is the absolute worst wood I have ever planed and smells like your toilet backed up. Aim to plane it just before you leave for the night and leave the window open to clear the "scent" out before you return.. good luck, Karen

Butternut Uses

2008-05-27T12:46:00.001-07:00

Historically, butternut was considered an excellent source of nuts, for both oil and fabric dye applications. Even the sap was collected and made into syrup. More recently, butternut has been recognized as a great craftwood and a superior species for intricate wood carving. The fact that it carves easily AND has a beautiful appearance encouraged many churches to have elaborate doors and interior millwork carved out of wood from the butternut tree. It has been used in furniture, paneling and small craft work. Its use has been mostly limited by its lack of availability. Rarely do you find it in anything but a fine wood dealer's showroom.

The Tree: Juglans cinerea
Butternut is a member of the walnut family. It has historically been referred to as American white walnut or oil nut. It grows predominately in central and eastern part of North American, with a limited number of trees in Southeast Canada. The tree is of average height and diameter, rarely more than 2' in diameter. It produces oily nuts, as do walnut trees, that drop in the fall time with the leaves. It grows randomly in the forest, and never in large quantity.

Wood Description:
The sapwood of the butternut is almost white and usually quite narrow. The heart wood is light brown, often with pinkish tones variegated with different shades of brown….. quite pretty. It displays quite a satiny sheen. It is relatively light weight for most domestic hardwoods, has a straight coarse grain and rather weak in bending strength. Once dry the wood is very dimensionally stable.

Weight: 27 lbs per cu.ft.

Finishing:
It is a very easy wood to finish, much like its cousin, walnut. Wiping with a damp cloth, raising the grain and sanding before the first coat of lacquer, might help in attaining a perfect finish, faster. Due to its softness, you must be particularly diligent in making sure it does not get dented in the process. You may be successful with an iron and damp cloth, to raise the dent, if this does in fact happen.

Machining:
Butternut works easily with both hand and power tools. It has very limited dulling effects. It will rarely leave burn marks but can tear out when routing across the grain. If you do the ends of your board first and then the sides the tear out will usually be eliminated by the side routing. You must be particularly careful to not leave cross grain scratches and always finish off sanding with the grain. Butternut glues and stains easily. The coarse grain of the butternut, requires sharp chisels when turning on the lathe.
Source: http://www.thewoodbox.com/data/wood/butternutinfo.htm

Jatoba / Brazilian Cherry

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Uses
Jatoba wood, is often used in flooring but also ideal for stair treads, athletic equipment, tool handles, railroad ties, gear cogs and wheel rims. Can also be used for carpentry, cabinet making and general woodworking joinery.

I have sold it to clients as a cheaper substitute for teak, when it is the appearance you are looking for and don't necessarily need the oily, rot resistant characteristics of teak. Jatoba and teak can look very similar.

The Tree: Leguminosae Family
Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) grows to an average height of 120 feet with diameters of 2-4 feet. Jatoba is often referred to as Brazilian cherry although it is not a cherry wood, and has been called Locust or Courbaril in different areas of South America. It grows in most of the South American islands as well as Mexico, Brazil and Peru.

Wood Description:
The wood is an attractive burgundy, deep red, or orange tone, and some of it can even have dark black stripes highlighting a strong visible grain pattern. It can exhibit quite a large colour variation from one board to the next.

The heartwood varies in colour from a salmon red to an orange brown when it is freshly cut which darkens to a red brown when seasoned. The sapwood can be wide and is much lighter in colour - either white or pink and sometimes gray and does not darken to the deep red-orange tones common with the heart wood..

It is not as porous as mahogany but harder and denser.

Brazilian wood has a natural luster, with a medium to coarse texture. It has no obvious taste or odor. The heartwood is rated as only moderately resistance to attack by fungi and marine borers. Although the books might suggest the wood is relatively stable once it has been dried properly, my experience might suggest that every so often you'll get a few pieces of wood that really don't want to behave... they don't like to be glued and if they can twist, they will.. it is not one of the easiest woods I have used, but the gorgeous colours do warrant an extra bit of effort.

Weight: 56 lbs. per cubic foot.

Finishing:
Jatoba sands and finishes easily. Polishing can create a wonderful luster. It stains well.

Machining:
Moderate steam bending rating. Can be hard to work with, having severe blunting effect on tools. It is moderately difficulty to saw and machine because of the wood's high density and toughness. Experts recommend a reduced cutting angle of 20 degrees, and the use of carbide cutters as much as possible. The wood's interlocked grain also causes some difficulty in planing.

Again the books suggest that Jatoba has good gluing properties, but because I have had problems I'd always error on the side of caution and uses waterproof PVA glues like the helmitin 805, or Titebond III that seem to have more holding power and use standard laminated parasites recommended for oily woods.

Brazilian Cherry wood nails badly and must be pre-bored before nailing. The screw-holding ability is considered good. Although jatoba turns well, the grain can be somewhat powerful and require sharp tools to avoid tearout.

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Oak Stair Treads	100-400	42"	$41.50
Oak Stair Treads	100-401	48"	$46.50
Oak Stair Treads	100-402	54"	$55.00
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Birch Stair Treads	100-420	42"	$41.50
Birch Stair Treads	100-421	48"	$46.50
Birch Stair Treads	100-422	54"	$55.00
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Birch Stair Treads	100-424	72"	$75.00
Ash Stair Treads	100-430	42"	$51.50
Ash Stair Treads	100-431	48"	$56.75
Ash Stair Treads	100-432	54"	$66.00
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Jatoba Stair Treads	Custom Product	48"	$65.00
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Cherry Stair Treads	Custom Product	48"	$76.00
Cherry Stair Treads	Custom Product	54"	$86.00
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What to look for in 'high quality' wood stair treads: a tread made from select & better hardwood lumber. The tread should be constructed out of 4-7 pcs. of hardwood lumber and glued together with a high quality wood glue. The pieces of lumber in the wood stair treads are color matched, thus providing a consistent appearance.

How to spot 'low quality' wood stair treads: a tread made from only 1-3 pcs. of hardwood lumber... this tread has very little strength and/or structural integrity. Also, a wood tread made from 8-12 pcs. of hardwood lumber... these wood stair treads are very hard to color match, show distinct color variations and may even delaminate.

Machining Jatoba

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Like other tropical hardwoods, jatoba is high in silicates and wears out knives quickly. Here is some advice on tooling and other aspects of working with jatoba. November 18, 2006

Question
I am doing a substantial stair project with 5/4 jatoba treads. Is this stuff particularly hard on tooling? We run a glue joint on the shaper with a Freud cutter. Any cautions? I'm considering looking for q-sawn for stability's sake.

Forum Responses
(Solid Wood Machining Forum)
From contributor R:
This wood is very hard. I've cut a lot of it over the last few years. Make sure you have sharp cutters, especially router or shaper bits that you use to round over the treads. I get serious tearout with this wood when routing against the grain if my cutters are on the dull side. It glues well with plain old yellow wood glue. Most of the QS has ribbon figure and is subject to tearout when planing. Drum sander or wide belt sander are about the only way to get a good finish on the QS. I much prefer to use the flat sawn. I don't think you will have stability problems with this wood either way.

From contributor U:
You can machine jatoba with a good quality high speed steel and get anywhere up to about 1000 lf of good quality milling. But where the glue joints are, the knife will not hold up that long, and my preference would be carbide. It's much more expensive, as you know. I guess you have to weigh it out. Sharpen more or longer run time?

From contributor H:
We have done several jobs with jatoba, from entire stairways to just treads and rail. Glue right after ripping. Or if you need to wait, clean the joint with alcohol, then glue. Jatoba, like any other rainforest product, is heavy with silica. It requires carbide tooling for best results. It machines much like teak. Sands good and does not take much to get a good finish on. It darkens quickly, so either cover it all or none. The only bad thing we found is that it's just plain heavy.

From David Rankin, forum technical advisor:
If you are doing over 5,000 lineal feet, I agree that carbide is the better choice. For runs under that, there are a couple of other choices. You can try WKW's Opti-knive or MSI's DGK-ACT knife. Both of these would be much less expensive than the carbide. I would expect to get at least 5,000 lineal feet with these tools, since we see some fairly good runs in maple. With Opti-knive, I have gotten 6-8,000 lineal feet in maple and with the DGK-ACT, I have gotten over 30,000 lineal feet in maple between grinds.

From contributor J:
Dave, I have to ask only because I run a high quality finish in my products. 30,000 lf? What were you running, stock for pallets or skids?

From Dave Rankin, forum technical advisor:
An example of the type of products run and the mills doing the run:
Colonial Millwork Beverly, WV - double shoe oak @ 200fpm 320,000lf with 1 regrind in DGK-ACT
Spectrum Products Greenville, SC - assortment of maple architectural profiles @ 35 fpm average 30,000 lineal feet between regrinds
Batesville Casket Panola, MS - assortment of woods for caskets, varied feed rates from 35fpm to 120fpm. Run entire day's production between regrinds.

The base tooling material for DGK-ACT is M2 steel. It simply increases the tool life due to the major reduction in heat. Heat is what dulls the tool. In rough lumber applications, such as pallets, we do not recommend DGK-ACT, since it is designed for the higher quality finish type production.

Jatoba Left Return Tread

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Why Plant Tropical Hardwood Trees?

2008-05-13T12:45:00.000-07:00

World consumption of tropical hardwoods has multiplied nearly 25 times in just the last four decades to more than 100 billion board feet of tropical hardwoods now being consumed each year.

At the same time, the world's tropical rainforests are being destroyed at the rate of 35 to 50 million acres each year, and along with them the world's supply of tropical hardwoods.

Steve with five year old teak

As a result, prices of tropical hardwoods continue to escalate. Cocobolo is now often sold by the pound, and a single teak log can bring as much as $20,000.

The continually increasing demand for tropical hardwoods, coupled with the rapidly decreasing availability of the natural rainforests as a source of supply, make planting and growing selected tropical hardwood species for harvest a uniquely profitable opportunity.

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Brazilian Cherry

2008-05-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

Trade or Common Name: Brazilian cherry, jatoba, courbaril
Local Name: Guapinol
Botanical Name: Hymenaea courbaril
Family: Caesalpiniaceae

The Tree: Brazilian cherry is a large canopy tree, sometimes reaching a height of 150 feet in the natural rainforest, with a cylindrical trunk up to 6 feet in diameter and a clear bole of 60 to 80 feet. The tree has a smooth gray bark that exudes a gum sometimes used for medicinal purposes. Brazilian cherry is leguminous, or nitrogen-fixing.

Status: Brazilian cherry has been heavily exploited because of its beauty and high value, and is now rare and in danger of extinction outside of national parks and preserves. It is listed in CITES Appendix II.

The Wood: Brazilian cherry is a very beautiful reddish brown wood, with an interlocking grain and a golden luster or glow beneath. It is a hard, heavy and very strong wood, having a specific gravity .91. Brazilian cherry steam-bends well, and glues well, although nailing may require pre-drilling.

Uses: Brazilian cherry is prized for its beauty and used in fine furniture and cabinetry, flooring, stair treads, parquet, architectural details, highly decorative veneers, joinery and turnery.

Availability: We grow Brazilian cherry trees both in pure plantings and as part of our Premium Mixture.

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Going Green With Your Flooring

2008-04-15T05:24:00.000-07:00

More and more of our customers ask us every day what options that they have for "green" flooring products and obviously the need has arisen for a more proactive approach to our environment. With more information about harsh and harmful additives, by-products, and hazardous components present in various building materials and the impact that these substances have on Mother Earth and our health, "green" products are in very high demand these days. Not only is health consciousness an issue, but also the sustainability of the forests worldwide. We are all aware of the greenhouse effect warnings that appear in the news almost daily, so taking a few extra steps to do what we can every day to ensure that our planet and our homes are safe and habitable places becomes not only a prudent choice, but a social obligation.

We at Floormall.com wish to offer our customers the opportunity to be responsible and take advantage of some of our excellent "green Friendly" products. All of the products that you are about to see are VOCs compliantvolatile organic compounds), come from manufacturers that practice responsible harvesting practices, and/ or come from quick and easily renewable sources (like Bamboo and Cork). (meaning that they contain little or no

Did you know that Bamboo is a grass product that grows incredibly fast and is generally harvested in 3-7 years? What about Cork, which comes from the Cork Oak tree that is never actually cut down- they just peel the bark off every 8-14 years! These are just two of the products listed below that would be excellent environmentally safe choices for your upcoming project. Remember: It is the choices that we make today that will impact the world that we live in tomorrow!

Green Flooring Choices:

Bamboo: Bamboo is a grass product harvested in China and Southeast Asia. It grows extremely fast- regenerating without need for replanting or fertilizers!

Cork: Harvested predominantly in the Mediterranean region of the world, cork flooring is made from the compressed bark of the cork tree. No trees are cut down at all!

Lyptus: a flooring product that is a hybrid of two species of eucalyptus trees. The trees grow to full size in less than 25 years and are being used extensively in replanting the rain forests of South America.

The FSC:

The Forest Stewardship Council was created to change the dialogue about and the practice of sustainable forestry worldwide. FSC sets forth principles, criteria, and standards that span economic, social, and environmental concerns. The FSC is the leading agency in our industry that determines what is considered environmentally responsible. They are recognized by the World Wildlife Fund as the benchmark for forest management standards that have now been applied in over 57 countries around the world. The manufacturers that you see listed in this area of our website are all certified members of the FSC, practicing responsible harvesting, production, and distribution of wood products worldwide.

The TFF:

The Tropical Forest Foundation is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests through sustainable forestry. TFF has become widely recognized for establishing demonstration models and training schools to show the advantages and teach the principles of sustainable forest management/Reduced-impact Logging.

The Foundation's Board of Directors includes representatives from industry, government, science, academia, and conservation. Each member has an interest in seeing tropical forests renewed and sustained.

Installing Hardwood

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In this eight page segment we'll show how to measure and install strip or plank on common staircases that have been covered by carpet. Start page begins below. We do not consider this a do it yourself project unless you have patience and attention to detail. Stairs are a highly visible area of the home requiring precise cutting.

Types Of Stair Substrates

The substrate deals with what may be under the carpet. Some homes may have mortised treads and risers that were built as one large unit, brought to the site and installed. Others may have a system that was built with standard building materials on site by framing carpenters. In both cases hardwood can be installed over, but minor preparations may be slightly different. Pull some of the carpet from the sides. If you see nails or gaps in the tread against the stair stringer this system has been built on site.

Solid Stair Treads Versus Strip & Plank

Most prefer solid treads that are installed in one piece. If you're looking to match a prefinished floor with the same color, hardwood flooring manufacturers do not provide prefinished solid treads and risers. Instead matching stair noising is available. This is installed on the edge of the actual step with planks installed against them. For the time being, this section only deals with installing matching prefinished hardwood on steps.

Stair Appearances

We basically have two choices; hardwood installed on the steps and risers, or hardwood on the steps with painted white risers. Both involve similar methods but a white riser installation will cut down on actual time involved. Preferred materials used with painted risers has always been poplar as it takes paint better than other materials, providing a smoother final appearance without the grain.


All Hardwood Stairs Painted Risers

Preparation And General Knowledge

Most substrates for steps that were designed for carpet have a nosing that needs to be removed. This removal allows for new stair nosing to be installed on the steps. In most cases the preferred method is prefinished material but site finished can be installed on steps as well. Treads and risers should be installed tight to the stair stringer, often called skirting. This provides more of a cleaner appearance than what some may find with an inexperienced person claiming they know how to do the work. Placing trim on the sides is an example of poor workmanship.

How Long Does This Project Take?

With standard steps three foot in width, an experienced installer should be able to install each step in approximately 40-50 minutes. This does not include any preparation work that also includes removal of carpet, padding, and tack strip as is our case.

Treads and Risers

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Tread Brackets
11-1/2" x 7-5/8" h.

A - Plain

7028 O - Oak
7028 P - Poplar

B - Scrolled

7029 O - Oak
7029 P - Poplar

Treads
11-1/2" x 1-1/16" thick

1136 - 36"
1142 - 42"
1148 - 48"
1150 - 50"
1154 - 54"
1160 - 60"
1172 - 72"
1184 - 84"
116 - 96"
1120 - 120"

Risers
7-1/2" x 3/4" thick

1136 - 36"
1242 - 42"
1248 - 48"
1250 - 50"
1254 - 54"
1260 - 60"
1272 - 72"
1284 - 84"
1296 - 96"
12120 - 120"

Stringer Stock

3412 - 11 1/2" x 3/4"

Treads and Risers Available In:

Ash, African Mahogany, Beech, Birch, Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba), Cherry, Hard Maple, Heart Pine, Hickory, Lyptus, Mahogany (Genuine), Poplar, Red Oak, Santos Mahogany, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak, White Oak - Quartersawn, White Pine, Yellow Pine

Choosing Hardwoods or Laminates

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ST. LOUIS, Missouri (November 15, 2005) – You’re ready to update your home, and have decided that wood is the flooring option for you. But how do you choose between hardwoods and laminates? When making your flooring decisions, it’s important to know the differences among the products available so that you’ll be happy with your decision for years to come.

The major difference between hardwood floors and laminates is simple: one is wood, and one is not. Laminates are composed of multiple layers of press board. The top layer is actually a photographic image of wood that has a protective finish on it. Laminates are less expensive than wood floors because they are not truly wood floors. In addition, unlike wood, laminate floors cannot be refinished, and will need to be replaced when they begin to show wear.

Both wood and laminates are beautiful products that are easy to maintain, but in the long run, only real wood floors will add beauty and value to your home for years to come. see more...

National Wood Flooring Association

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Design Elements

With advances in the industry over the past few decades, customizing your wood floor is easier, and more affordable, than ever before. You can create a one-of-a-kind look with simple upgrades such as borders, medallions, hand-distressing, painted floors, mixed media and exotic wood species.

Borders

Borders create a frame effect in a particular room or area, and usually contrast to the main area of the room. For example, a simple installation of a medium colored wood such as strip white oak might include a border outlining the room in a contrasting darker species of wood such as Brazilian cherry. The possibilities are endless, and are not limited to wood only. Borders can incorporate multiple wood species, stone, marble, brass, stainless steel, nickel and other metals.

Medallions

Medallions usually are installed in the main field of the floor, typically in areas such as foyers. Medallions can incorporate multiple wood species, and other mixed media, such as stone, metal and leather. Factory finished medallions can be routed into existing floors with minimal disruption. For more customized looks, such as a family crest, a professional wood flooring installer can work with you to select the species and colors that will best meet your needs.

Hand-Distressing

Hand-distressing wood floors offers a unique look and antiqued appearance that appeals to many homeowners. Hand-scraping, which is labor-intensive and time-consuming, is the most-common distressing technique. Using tools such as chisels, planes, wire brushes, awls, ice picks and grinders, the installer will work with the wood to achieve a worn and distressed look. The end result will be a new floor that looks beautifully antiqued.

Painted Floors

A little paint can transform an ordinary wood floor into something unique. For example, a painted border can transform your floor into a work of art reflecting your personal style – country, formal, or even patterns like free-flowing vines. For more dramatic painted design elements, consider creating an Oriental rug effect, or even marble. Your only limit is your imagination.

Mixed Media

You can create a one-of-a-kind floor by mixing wood with other materials such as stone, tile, slate, marble, metal, and even leather. For example, highlighting a marble foyer with wood makes a dramatic entryway, while incorporating brushed nickel accents into your kitchen wood floor could accent your professional series appliances.

Exotic Wood

Exotic woods are available in a variety of colors and can add an entirely new look to any room. Want something with a pinkish-red hue to enhance your décor? Consider Bubinga from Africa. Is rustic more your style? Take a look at Australian Cypress, which is harder than domestic knotty pine. Is purple your passion? Purpleheart from Mexico will age to a deep purple or purplish brown. Want something sleek and dark? Wenge from Africa, will age to a very deep brown, almost black, color. With exotic wood species, the possibilities are endless.

Stain

Existing wood floors can receive an entirely new look, affordably, with custom stains. Looking for a contemporary style? Light colored stains can give new life to an old wood floor. Want something more traditional? Consider restaining your wood floors to a warm, medium-toned color. Thinking about a more formal décor? Dark stains can give your floors a stately new look. No matter what your existing wood floor, chances are that you can achieve an entirely new look with custom stains.

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A 4203 - 60"

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O 4200 - 52"

O 4201 - 60"

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O 4215 - 60"

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