Species are broken into two categories. Domestics like oak, pecan, birch, and maple are harvested within North America and are warmer and more traditional. Exotic species, such as Brazilian cherry, tigerwood, Indian rosewood, and acacia, come from Brazil, Indonesia, Africa, and Southeast Asia. They are darker, more dramatic, and, some say, more contemporary.
Do you want the currently trending wider planks or narrow or mixed-width? What grain pattern do you prefer? Logs are cut three different ways, each affecting motif, and surfaces can be wavy, linear, or a combination of both.
You know what you are getting with prefinished and can start the coordination process even before the floors arrive. There's also no mess or odors, while on-site finishing offers more variety of colors and sheen, giving some the feeling of more control. Also, discuss the pros and cons of water-based, oil and polyurethane finishes.
Hardwood flooring improves indoor air quality by increasing oxygen in your home; trees are known for their ability to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, even when cut. The professionals at JA Worldwide Design will guide you by selecting the best one for you and give you a free quote.
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