HARDWOOD FLOORS INSTALLED In MAINE

HARDWOOD FLOORS INSTALLED In MAINE

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Who doesn’t love hardwood floors! You can always find a variety of choices in hardwood flooring to enhance your decor and add richness to any room,  no matter what decorating taste or lifestyle you have. Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of wood species, colors, finishes and widths, which means that you don’t have to have the same as your neighbors or friends.

We want to share with you today, 3 hardwood installations we did in Maine, 2 were in York and the other in Kittery. Each of them chose a different species of wood; One chose 3 1/4” Solid Natural Hickory in the Family Room, the other 3 1/4” Solid Yellow Birch, Coastal Grade in the Kitchen, Hall, Bedroom (and adding tile in an entry that abuts the new wood floor)  and the third chose 3 3/4” Solid Natural Strand Woven Bamboo in the Living Room, Hall and custom made stairs treads.

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When you are looking to renovate or update your home, your floor is often the best place to start. Changing the flooring in your home will add style and function with ease. There are so many different types of wood to choose from and Hickory floors are gaining popularity, it is becoming the go-to-choice for many homeowners that are concerned with style and cost.  It is important to understand that durability and strength are a must when you are searching for the best floor option. You want your new floor to be able to stand the test of time no matter how much foot traffic your home sees. There are many exotic hardwoods from around the world but Hickory is known as the second hardest type of flooring found in the United States.

It is almost impossible to go wrong with hickory flooring. It is lighter in color, which is what many homeowners like most about this hardwood type. It has the ability to add warmth and light into just about any room.

York, Maine – 3 1/4” Solid Hickory Natural

Hickory Floor

 

 

3 1/4” Solid Yellow Birch, Coastal Grade

Yellow Birch,  Coastal Grade is a popular choice among those desiring diversity in a floor’s appearance. The richest option for those looking for color contrasts, character and intriguing grain patterns, this grade will show an occasional mineral streak or a knot, which we feel only add to the species’ character and charm.

Yellow Birch Hardwood

 

3 3/4” Solid Natural Strand Woven Bamboo

Twice as hard as oak, strand bamboo is an optimal choice for busy homes when durability is needed to stand up to the wear and tear of family foot traffic, active kids and even pets. Here are some before and after pictures:

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Before & After #2

 

Before & After #3

Installing Hardwood Flooring Can Improve The Value of Your Home

Installing Hardwood Flooring Can Improve The Value of Your Home

1 Backsplash - Portsmouth

Solid Ash Hardwood

Buying a home will be the largest purchase you will ever make in your life. Therefore, you would be wise to try to maximize the value of your home in any way you can. This will pay off if you should decide to sell your home at some point in the future. There are many ways you can go about increasing your home’s value. Some are more costly than others. The installation of hardwood floors is one of the most popular ways that people have been doing this. Let’s take a look at why having hardwood floors installed in your home is a good idea and what you need to know before you undertake such a project.

According to a survey that was conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association, 82 percent of real estate agents interviewed for the survey believed that homes containing hardwood floors usually sold faster and for larger amounts of money than those that did not. It is very clear that a hardwood floor is a key element in attracting the attention of potential buyers. Not only will a hardwood floor make your home more valuable, it is also easy to take care of.

When it comes to installing a new hardwood floor or refinishing an older floor, here are a few things you should keep in mind. There are many options to choose from regarding hardwood floors. These include hand-scraped, engineered, solid, prefinished, unfinished plank and many others. It is easy to become confused by all of these choices. Some of the things you will need to consider as a homeowner prior to selecting a type of flooring are issues such as your family’s lifestyle, how level your floors are, the condition of your current subfloor and humidity levels. If your basement is where you do most of your TV watching, an engineered option is recommended because of its ability to be installed over concrete. It is able to tolerate expansion and humidity better than solid hardwood.

If you want to have hardwood floors installed in your bedrooms or your main living areas, you can select either solid or engineered hardwood, prefinished or unfinished hardwood.   Installation of prefinished hardwood flooring is quicker and easier than unfinished hardwood because the finish is already applied at the factory.   It will not need to be sanded and finished on-site which eliminates noise, dust and toxic smells that go along with installation of unfinished flooring.  Once the prefinished hardwood is installed you can walk on it immediately whereas unfinished floors take about 10 hours or so to dry depending on humidity levels.  Installation costs are typically lower for prefinished hardwood versus unfinished hardwood floors.  Warranties for prefinished typically range from 25 to 30 years whereas unfinished flooring may need to be refinished more often.

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Samoan Mahagany

 

We are now living in a world that is more conscious about protecting the environment than ever before. If you are a person who wants to go green in terms of your home improvements, you will be happy to know that there are a wide variety of eco-friendly hardwood flooring options available to you such as bamboo.  If bamboo is not an option for you look for the stamp of approval of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC is in charge of overseeing sustainable forests where the natural environment is always being supervised and trees are replanted.

There is no question that a hardwood floor is a wonderful addition to any home whether you want to sell or stay and enjoy it yourself!  It is beautiful in appearance, very easy to clean, will impress potential buyers and get you more money if you sell your home. There is really no downside to installing a hardwood floor.

A Natural Selection – Bamboo

A Natural Selection – Bamboo

Dover NH FamilyThe Family of Dover, NH
This wonderful couple’s family home had a fire that destroyed the upper level of their house. It was such an unfortunate and devastating experience for them but in the end it had a positive outcome. They were able to reconfigure their kitchen and their master suite to what they always dreamed of and their house became a home once again.

As soon as the renovation started so did the healing process. And we were thrilled to be part of it.  We replaced all of their flooring using cork, bamboo, tile and carpet. We are delighted to share photos with you of all the rooms we installed flooring and tile but we really want to talk more about bamboo and the wonderful benefits and qualities it offers, it is a natural selection!

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Bamboo floor in kitchen

The family’s new kitchen with natural 3” solid strand woven bamboo flooring.

The growing popularity of bamboo floors is used as an alternative for flooring due to its similarities to hardwood and its unique renewable source of material. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. As a grass, bamboo grows much faster than wood and can be harvested without the need to replant because the root system is left intact. It has a comprehensive strength that is higher than wood, concrete or brick and has a tensile strength that measures up to steel. Not only is it eco-friendly, strong and durable, it now comes in a variety of colors and is easy to install.

We used natural 3” solid strand woven bamboo flooring in the this new kitchen. The warm contrast of the natural bamboo floor against the dark cabinetry makes this kitchen welcoming for family and friends.

We have provided below some of the bamboo floor choices available. There are many more to choose from and we hope you will stop by our showroom to look at the options available to you. You will not be disappointed!

Bamboo floor hand scrapedBamboo floor acorn Bamboo floor natural

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the rooms and products we used in completing the Dover family home.

            ENTRANCE STAIRS – CARPETED
 Dover home entry carpet

 

 

 

 

                                DINING ROOM
Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER BEDROOM – Carpet installed in bedroom and walk-in closet
Master bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Bathroom – Tile throughout the bathroom (shower, shower floor and bathroom floor)
Master Bathroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAUGHTERS BEDROOM – New Carpet Installed
Daughter's Bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAUGHTERS BATHROOM – Tile Floor
Daughters Bathroom

 

 

 

 

 

                  GUEST BEDROOM – New carpet installed
Guest Bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                     POWDER ROOM – Cork Flooring
Guest Bathroom