Comments on: Hardwood Flooring Finishes, Colors and More https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:52:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 By: Dan Schaffer https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-257401 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 20:26:57 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-257401 Great article about hardwood flooring, very detailed. Glad I stumbled this article.

]]> By: Joanne https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7305 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 17:15:00 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7305 I just had my floors done. I love the high gloss finished but was wondering can the strains of dust and hair underneath the polyurethane be buffed out. I can see the strands as the floor is drying. Is there another step that should happen?

]]> By: Rob Jones https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7304 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:21:17 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7304 In reply to Susan Abitz.

Thanks for the feedback, Susan! A re-design (plus new pictures) is in the offing. Watch this space!

]]> By: Susan Abitz https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7303 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:38:34 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7303 This information is very helpful. My only wish is that there would be photos of what types of finishes and colors, etc. are available. The descriptions are good, but since I am not really familiar with wood flooring, the actual photos of what is being described would be a big help!

]]> By: jean https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7302 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 12:31:31 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7302 My base is concrete..

]]> By: jean https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7301 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 12:30:20 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7301 I put maple engineered floor in my living room. It is out of the way and gets little traffic. This wood is gorgeous but soft.It is Maple from Canada and a good quality,
I want to do hardwood in my family room that is almost adjoining, ; a wall separates the rooms.. I want it to match somewhat since you can see both floors from the entry and dining room… Is there a type of engineered wood I should use on a floor that gets a lot of traffic? We live in this family room and I will be getting a rug of some sort but– the floor will get constant traffic from the kitchen. (I’m giving up on recarpeting because of the traffic pattern beating the carpet up) What should I use.? thanks..

]]> By: Don Teets https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7300 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:30:07 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7300 Hello Gary,
I just finished reading your article concerning colors finishes and more on hard wood floors.
I just wanted to say “Thank you” . This is a great piece,and very informative.
we are still trying to come up with color and a distressed look.
Do all engineered hardwood floor installations require glued joints,and will installing on a concrete
basement floor be OK?

Don

]]> By: Gary Sandur https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7299 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:45:45 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7299 In reply to Framcis X. Nolan.

Hi Francis,
From what I have ready the sizes of the boards can range anywhere from 1 1/2ft to 2 1/4 ft in length. The length is determined by the manufacturer if it is sold as a Herringbone pattern. If you are using a regular hardwood and are cutting the pieces to make the pattern, I would then consult with your installer, and or have a look on google and YouTube. Here is a link to the artical I found that maybe helpful.
//www.hardwoodinstaller.com/hardwoodinstaller/herringbone.htm

]]> By: Framcis X. Nolan https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7298 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:48:08 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7298 How is the length of each hardwood board determined when the pattern to be installed is a Chevron Herringbone pattern? What determines what length will be used?

]]> By: Floors Before and After « Crestwood Cottage https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/hardwood-flooring-colors-finishes/comment-page-1/#comment-7297 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:34:19 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=533#comment-7297 […] In case you want to read a bit about wood floors, check out BuildDirect.com […]

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