As we shared in our last post, reclaimed flooring is a great way to reuse historical resources and keep your home green. Salvaged from old buildings, antique barns, river bottoms and trees removed from urban settings, reclaimed floors are naturally very stunning and come with a distressed look. A
How Hardwood Flooring is Made, Part 2: Engineered Wood Floors
Are you familiar with the methods used to create floors? Last week we covered how solid hardwood is made, but what about engineered wood flooring? Here’s a basic overview of the process: As we’ve explained before, engineered hardwood is comprised of finished wood and less expensive, stronger wood
How Hardwood Flooring is Made, Part 1: Solid Wood Floors
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes into making hardwood floors? The most traditional and long-standing type, solid wood flooring is made from planks from a single piece of wood. Its creation begins with a tree. After the tree is cut into logs, those marked for flooring (generally have tight
Meet the Manufacturer: Owens Flooring
Have you considered investing in engineered hardwood floors? One company to take a look at is Owens Flooring by Colonial Craft. Their Plankfloor flooring, made from high quality Baltic birch plywood and solid hardwood, is an eco-friendly alternative that makes a fantastic addition to any
Meet the Manufacturer: Stang-Lund
A visit to Stang-Lund’s website is like a travel log through Norway! Each of its eight wide planked hardwood floors is named after a Norwegian town, like Stavanger and Tromsø. The floors are designed with a grain and finish that captures the unique geographical, historical and contemporary features
Meet the Manufacturer: Armstrong Floors
Do you like to comparison shop when selecting a floor? One of San Jose Hardwood Floors’ manufacturers, Armstrong Floors, offers homeowners the largest, most diverse collection of floors anywhere. Armstrong’s hardwood flooring comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. Both engineered and
Meet the Manufacturer: Anderson Hardwood Floors
A leader in quality and environmental stewardship, Anderson Hardwood Floors has been an innovator since its beginnings in 1946. The originator of engineered wood flooring in the United States, Anderson Hardwood Flooring is known for elegance and durability that fits any lifestyle. It's no secret
Meet the Manufacturer: Lauzon
Another manufacturer we appreciate at San Jose Hardwood Floors is Lauzon. Their strong commitment to environmentally friendly and high quality hardwood flooring make them a great resource for sustainable long-lasting floors in your home. We love Lauzon’s commitment to sustainability! They offer a