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HARDWOOD BRANDS WE CARRY
Mannington, Somerset, Kraus, Bruce, Lauzon, Teragren, Shaw, Appalachian, Chesapeake, Armstrong, Robbins
OTHER FLOORING OPTIONS
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Hardwood is one of the most practical, easy-care, and versatile floor coverings available today. Wood floors come in more than 50 species, both domestic and exotic, and you can choose from a nearly limitless choice of styles, designs, stains, and finishes, based on your design tastes and budget.
Wood flooring enhances the warmth of any home and, like a fine piece of furniture, increases in value and becomes more beautiful with time. In a national survey, 90 percent of real estate agents said homes with hardwood sell faster and for more money.
TYPES OF HARDWOOD FLOORING
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Solid |
| One piece of wood from top to bottom, most often used on the ground level or above. |
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Engineered Flooring |
| Layers of wood pressed together with the grains running in different directions, available in 3 and 5 ply, more dimensionally stable than solid wood. |
| Acrylic Impregnated Hardwood |
| Created from a high-tech process where acrylics are injected into the wood. Extremely durable, often used in commercial installations. |
STYLES OF HARDWOOD FLOORING
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Strip |
| Linear, usually 1 ½, 2 ¼, or 3 ¼-inches wide, promotes the illusion of a larger space. |
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Plank |
| Linear but wider in width, typically 3, 4, 5, or 6 inches. |
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Parquet |
| A series of wood flooring pieces that creates a geometric design. |