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Differences in wood flooring

Natural oak a mid tone wood which has the ability to sit quite comfortably within a traditional or modern home The dark floor (almost black) a popular choice, especially for high-end homes. It gives a classic look and makes items in the room stand out, especially paired with white kitchen cabinets and other light features in the room. Due to the dark colour, it hides any marks or blemishes. The most popular stains are Charcoal, Ebony, Jacobean and Espresso. The grey floor , a continuing trend and showing no sign of slowing down. Popular shades are Grey lime washed oak (which I chose) as this sits nicely with a modern interior The white wood floor , this modern finish has the ability to lighten a room and is great for Shabby Chic or minimalist spaces. The reclaimed wood floor the appeal of a reclaimed floor is that it comes with it own story, often salvaged from old homes or factories, it instantly adds character and warmth to the home. Other benefits are that it is very enviro...

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SOFTWOODS top 3

PINE: Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide. Properties: Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure.It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect. Uses: Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes are often used on this wood. ASH: There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the largest and most commercially important. Properties: Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure. Uses: Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam...

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10 Things To Never Do To A Wood Floor

1.Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals to clean your floor 2.Do not use hard casters on any furniture directly on your hardwood floor 3.Do not use steam mops on your hardwood floor 4.Do not pour cleaning product directly on floor 5.Do not wait too long between refinish projects 6.Do not wear high heel shoes on wood floors 7.Do not leave the legs of your furniture unprotected 8.Do not drag furniture or heavy appliances over your hardwood floors 9.Do not let your dog’s nails remain untrimmed 10.Do not allow any stains remain untreated !

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ASH WOOD

There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the largest and most commercially important. Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure. Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam bent furniture pieces. It is often less expensive than comparable hardwoods.