Walnut flooring may not be first type of hardwood floor that comes to mind — unless you happen to be a member of the First Family. We never get to see it because of the more famous oval rug covering it, but the floor of the Oval Office in the White House consists of a contrasting cross pattern of walnut and oak. This makes the perfect statement about walnut wood flooring and all hardwood floors in general. Not only is it the choice of presidents, kings and commoners alike, there is such a wide range of variations and choices that the result for all can be delightfully unique.
The Versatile Floor Polisher
Often referred to as a buffer, floor polishers first hit the market with that initial wave of electrical appliances. Today’s models are more powerful and somewhat easier to operate, but, overall, are not that different from those early machines. The floor polisher ranks right at the top of the list, with perhaps only the vacuum cleaner being more useful.
Contemporary Rugs
What exactly are contemporary rugs? Ask a dozen different people and you are apt to get at least that many definitions. Typically, however, contemporary refers to those rugs that make a design statement. Unlike their predecessors, what many label as “Oriental” or “Persian”, these creations are meant to be far more individualistic, rather than variations [...]
Garage Flooring
// Garage flooring may not be high on your list of priorities. If you are just moving into a new home, there are a million other things demanding your attention, and if you’ve lived in your current house for awhile, the thought of emptying the garage to install some sort of garage floor covering probably [...]
The Garage Floor
Unless you live in the heart of Manhattan or some similar urban setting, one of the most important features for a house that you intend to live in or market is the garage. If you don’t believe this, simply ask someone who made the mistake of moving into a house without one. The average garage [...]
Anti Slip Technology Can Reduce Injuries
We would be appalled at the thought of leaving a gaping hole in the middle of our living room waiting for an unsuspecting family member or guest to step into and possibly be seriously injured. No less hazardous, however, are the types of flooring material found in most homes and businesses that become dangerously slippery, [...]
The Floor Buffer
Whether you are a cleaning professional responsible for hundreds of thousands of square feet of flooring or only concerned about the floors in your own home, a floor buffer is a tool that will make life far easier.
Engineered Flooring
// When the results of a recent survey aimed at discovering the features that prospective buyers most wanted to find in a house were released, realtors were amazed to discover that hardwood floors were nowhere to be found on the list. Upon further questioning, it was determined that the presence of wood flooring is no [...]
Commercial Cleaning Services for Your Small Business
// Congratulations on finally starting your own business! It’s a dream that most people have but few actually manage to make a reality. That may be a good thing because as you have no doubt become aware, there is a lot to running a business that isn’t very glamorous or exciting. The sooner you learn [...]
Horse Rugs
Our love affair with horses began more than 5,000 years ago. The partnership that was created by domestication requires that we provide a safe and healthy environment for them. The different types of horse rugs that are available on the market today play an important role in providing for their protection and comfort.
Accent Rugs for the Home
Anyone skilled in the game of chess will tell you that the lowly pawn is ignored at your peril. These small soldiers may not be considered high value pieces, but in the big picture they play a vital role in the game. This is very much the same way that accent rugs are often mistakenly relegated to a low spot on the decorating priority list of many new homeowners.
Braided Rugs
// No matter what type flooring you have chosen for your home, whether it’s wood, tile or even carpeting, chances are that you are going to want to add area rugs. They will not only add color and warmth to a room, create the illusion of partitioning a larger space into smaller segments but will [...]
The Future of Solid Wood Floors
When asked their preference in flooring for their home, most people invariably choose a hardwood floor. That’s easily understandable given that nothing else has quite the same impact as the warm glow of oak or the deep richness of walnut flooring. That’s not to minimize the attractiveness and versatility of ceramic tile, marble, slate and [...]
Choosing a Commercial Cleaning Service
// Owners of commercial properties normally provide the cleaning services for the common areas of their buildings and for leased tenant space in office buildings. They may handle this for their retail and industrial tenants, but, generally, do not, although most leases will require that cleaning be done by a professional service. As with most [...]
Solid Walnut Flooring
In the past, if someone told you they had walnut flooring in their house you would know what they meant. Not so anymore. You can’t just assume that solid walnut planks were used. These days, the term “wood flooring” requires more a bit more explanation. While all wood flooring is made of wood, not all [...]
Engineered Wood Flooring
// Worldwide, engineered wood flooring is more popular than the traditional solid wood planks. That is not yet true here in the United States but the trend is definitely in that direction and sales of engineered wood of all kinds are expected to exceed sales of solid wood. Besides the environmental impact of fewer trees [...]
Basic Cuts for Flooring
Finally, the day you’ve been waiting for is here! You’re pulling out that carpeting and putting down hardwood floors throughout your house. Of course, there are a lot of decisions to be made before you actually get to the installation part. Who knew there would be so many choices and details? What kind of wood? [...]
Reclaimed Wood Flooring
Is there anyone who doesn’t admire the warmth and beauty that oak or walnut flooring adds to a home? When you also consider that a hardwood floor may well last for the life of the structure, that it increases the market value of the home and creates a healthier environment for our families, it would [...]
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