In the world of hardwood flooring,domestic woods are going to be more widely available and more affordable than imported woods. They are also not as hard as imported woods. However, a good quality domestic wood will stand up to any high heels or pet claws that a family can throw at it. One of the...
Can You Install Hardwood in the Kitchen?
Hardwood flooring suppliers and installers are often asked what alternative to hardwood can be used for the kitchen. There are a lot of conflicting ideas about whether hardwood can be installed in the kitchen at all. Well, it can be but you need to be aware of the concerns. Many people believe hardwood flooring cannot...
The Difference Between Solid and Engineered Hardwood Flooring
There are three basic kinds of wood flooring; there is solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, and laminate. Laminate flooring isn’t actually wood flooring but is, instead, a type of synthetic material made to look like wood. If you want authentic wood flooring, you’ll choose either solid hardwood or engineered hardwood. These two different types of flooring...
The Barn Wood Flooring Trend
Reclaimed wood has become a very popular trend for flooring, cabinetry, and much more. In the world of reclaimed wood, barn wood is something of a holy grail. Barn wood is the gold standard. That’s because barns were typically made of old growth hardwood and exposed to the elements for years. That exposure to the...
Where to Find Reclaimed Wood for Hardwood Floors
There are a few different places where you can find reclaimed wood for your hardwood floor. Reclaimed wood, also known as recycled wood, is wood that was used for a previous purpose. It is then processed again and used for flooring in a modern home. It could simply be an old floor that you’ve moved...
How to Clean a Hardwood Floor
How to clean a hardwood floor is a question we get all the time. We at West Coast Floor Company use and recommend the best products for our customers. And we recommend Bona for most types of floors, including hardwood. Bona brings you consistent performance, and the highest quality the industry has to offer. “Our...
Why Choose Hardwood Flooring
Do you feel a little overwhelmed with all the flooring options on the market today? You are not alone. If hardwood flooring is one of the options you are considering let us give you some pointers as to why you should choose hardwood flooring. Hardwood is Safe & Clean Because solid hardwood is all-natural it...