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Considering continuing Covid 19 concerns, we ask that you call the office to schedule a visit to the showroom.

Please call 301-845-2500

We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hardwood Floors for the win!

The Many Advantages of Hardwood Flooring

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Timeless

Hardwood flooring transcends time, offering ageless beauty. That’s what makes this type of flooring so popular with many homeowners. Hardwood floors add warmth and beauty, giving lasting value to your home.
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Durable

You may be surprised to know that hardwood flooring is notably durable. Depending on the species you buy, hardwood floors can handle a pretty good beating. Dense wood, such as Oak and Ash, Hickory, Hard Maple and Cherry make great choices for high traffic areas.
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Able to be Refinished

Even after decades of use, hardwood floors can still be restored to look brand new. They offer superior design flexibility and can be custom stained or finished to existing flooring.
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Allergy-Friendly

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you will be happy to know hardwood flooring repels most allergens. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America even recommends hardwood flooring for those who have asthma.
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Ups the Value of Your Home

Not only is hardwood flooring cost-effective, but it will add value to your home shall you decide to sell. That’s right, a beautiful wood floor could help you command higher listing fees!

Wood Floors and Winter

PROTECTING YOUR WOOD FLOORS

As we approach the dry winter months, we’d like to remind all our friends, clients, and partners of the importance of monitoring the interior environmental conditions in your home, office, and retail spaces—specifically the temperature and relative humidity levels.

Natural expansion and contraction of wood can be caused by insufficient or excessive relative humidity.  So, to reduce the chance of damage to your wood floors, the National Wood Flooring Association recommends a climatic temperature of 60 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 35 – 50% relative humidity.

EASY TIP FOR PROTECTING YOUR WOOD FLOORS THIS WINTER

This winter, we encourage you to closely monitor the conditions of your space and strive to create a comfortable environment for both you and your wood floor. So, here are four easy ways to protect and maintain your floors…

  1. Purchase an indoor thermometer / humidity monitor (online or from a local hardware store),
  2.  Install monitor and keep an eye on the indoor conditions during winter months,
  3. Maintain an interior temperature of between 60 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit,
  4. Maintain an interior humidity of 35 – 50%,
  5. Enjoy your wood floors for decades to come!

The link below has some best practices on how to cut down on some of the winter shrinkage.

httpss://www.woodfloorbusiness.com/installation/how-to-prevent-wood-floor-gaps-in-winter.html