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HOW
TO CHOOSE: Many customers are not sure what kind of Flooring they want.
Deciding whether it will be carpeting, hardwood, ceramic tile, etc., is
a big job!
Luckily, our sales staff can be right there to help you narrow down the
"best of
the best" and give you insight on products that are right for your
project. When
trying to decide what products to use in specific rooms, consider key questions: |
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What
room is this purchase going to be used for? |
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How
will the room be used--occasionally, formal entertaining, or daily traffic
and lounging? |
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How
would I describe my lifestyle? Retired, often in-and-out, or "Grand
Central
Station" inside my house! |
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What
is my decorating style? Formal, Traditional, Contemporary, Country, etc. |
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Do
I prefer the softness of carpeting, or the durability of a hard
surface such
as ceramic tile? |
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What
colors would I like to incorporate? |
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say you've determined the following: |
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This
will be a purchase for the Family Room. |
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The
room is used for daily traffic and lounging. |
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I
would describe my lifestyle as casual, often in-and-out, but also ready
for company! |
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My
tastes are traditional but on the less-formal side. |
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I
like the softness of carpeting--my children live on the floor! |
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I
would prefer a neutral color palette in case of furniture changes
in a
few years. |
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Now
we can guide you to the best product selections for your project. We have
choices for every conceivable scenario of lifestlye and taste preferences! |
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CHOOSING
HARDWOOD: There are many things to consider when choosing the
hardwood best-suited for your home or business. |
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Grades:
The Grade indidcates a classification of strips established according to
variations in the natual coloring. It is important to know that the grade
refers to
the visual aspect only and has absolutely no bearing on the quality. |
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Strip
Widths: The choice of the strip widths depends on the visual effect
desired.
As a rule, the narrower strips subdue the pattern created by the natural
markings,
whereas the wider strips highlight them. |
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Oxidation:
Wood is a natural product that reacts to ambient light. All species of
wood change color after installation but some of them, especially Brazilian
Cherry,
Santos Mahogany and American Cherry, show a much more pronounced variation. |
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Hardness:
The industry employs the Janka test to evaluate the relative hardness
of a species of wood. The accompanying chart clearly shows a definite variance
between North American and exotic species. However, for normal residential
use,
the hardness of a species is irrelevant. |
