Flooring Articles

Cumaru Hardwood Flooring Overview

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:15:53 +0000

Cumaru, also known as Brazilian Teak, is amongst the top five hardest tradewoods available, with a Janka hardness rating of 3540. The only tradewood higher is Ipe. It is regularly used in construction roles–serving as support beams. But Cumaru is also used to build canoes, pianos, decking and of course flooring. The seeds from Cumarus are also prized and they have a fragrance similar to vanilla and almonds and are used in some foreign cuisine and in perfumes. When it comes to constructing Cumaru Hardwood Floors the woods inherent density can create problems. It will dull cutting edges and has a tendency to split during the nailing process. Pre-boring holes can be helpful with this dilemma. Cumaru’s sanding properties are favorable but it can be difficult to finish the wood. Also, as with numerous woods, dust produced from sanding can cause allergic reactions.

Contrary to most exotic hardwood, Cumaru Hardwood floors displays very little color change over time. The sapwood and heartwood of the wood is relatively similar. The little color change Cumaru undergoes will make the sapwood and heartwood come together in a more uniform pattern. Its grain patterns are interlocked and wavy.

Award Winning Flooring From Mannington

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:00:17 +0000

With so many flooring products on the market it can often be difficult to take a look at the people behind them. Whenever you’re buying a product it’s important to know the values and records of the company making it. This is especially true of flooring considering what a large investment it is to make. And like every investment there is a deal of risk involved. When you choose the right flooring for your home, chances are you’ll significantly increase the value and appeal of your household. If you choose the wrong flooring then–well, you’ll be out a decent amount of money. That’s why with this post I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the flooring industry’s best manufacturers that may be flying a bit under the radar: Mannington Hardwood Floors.

Mannington was founded in Salem, New Jersey in 1915. Their mission is to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry. And they have the awards to prove it. You can visit their awards page to see all that they’ve won (there’s a lot). This just proves that they produce high quality residential and commercial flooring. Currently they have plant locations in Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina and Alabama. If you’re interested in browsing any Mannington Hardwood Floors you can find a huge selection at FloorMall.com.

The Best Place to Shop For Eterna Floors

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:34:25 +0000

Eterna Hardwood Floors is a quality manufacturer which has been around forever in one shape or form. The company was founded in Canada back in 1936, under a different name. The Eterna brand name wasn’t developed until the 1990’s and since then it has become one of the most trusted and revered names in flooring. If you’re reading this and wondering what would be a good place to purchase Eterna Hardwood Floors then you need to look no further than FloorMall.com. As an leading online flooring retailer FloorMall has the best brands at the best prices. And just for Eterna alone they carry over 200 products.

Not only does FloorMall have one of the best selections of products but the best way to browse them as well. Their newly designed Floor Navigator, allows customers to tailor their search results to only show the products that are most relevant to them. This is a great time saver and especially helpful when browsing through a collection of products as extensive as Eterna’s. You can filter the results by price, by brand name, by type and dozens of other criteria.

Patio Furniture by FloorMall

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:30:45 +0000

FloorMall has recently entered the outdoor furniture market with the Simple Patios product line. Simple Patios features a diverse and beautiful collection of traditional patio furniture. While it’s true that the product line is brand new, FloorMall has wasted no time with packing it with tons of quality furniture. Whether you need stone deck tiles or composite deck tiles to restore your outdoor patio–or chaise lounges, swings and umbrellas to spruce up your backyard for a party – Simple Patios by FloorMall, is the product line for you.

The Simple Patios line has been designed to provide the highest amount of value possible. This selection of outdoor furniture has been priced to be the least expensive offering on the market. While it’s true that the cheapest product isn’t always the best buy, each Simple Patios furniture item is covered by a 50 year warranty. Couple this with free shipping and the same exemplary customer service FloorMall has offered since day one and you have one of the most rewarding buys in patio furniture.

Why is Cork Flooring Considered Eco-Friendly?

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:30:23 +0000

You’ve probably heard that cork is an environmentally friendly product, but may not be sure why. With this post, I’ll just quickly go over some of the attributes that make cork “green.”

First of all, cork is a renewable resource. A renewable resource is something that can be replaced by natural processes at a rate comparable to or faster than the rate of consumption by humans. This renewability is due to the way cork is harvested.

Cork actually makes up the bark of the cork oak tree. The bark is stripped from these trees without damaging them in anyway. Actually, harvesting cork from these oak trees actually encourages growth in the tree, while increasing the amount of oxygen it gives off. Bark is initially harvested when the tree is 25 years old. After that harvesting takes place every nine years. This can go on for quite a while because cork oak trees usually live to be over 150 years. There are plenty of other requirements that a resource has to meet before being qualified as renewable. In the case of flooring, once installed it must meet rigid air quality standards. Also, it must be largely recyclable, which is very true of cork due to how useful its natural properties are.

In my opinion, the one fact that often gets lost in this discussion are the benefits that cork will have in your home. You’re not sacrificing anything in the way of quality or price when you purchase cork flooring. Cork is naturally resistant to mold, moisture and termites—all things that are known to devastate hardwood flooring. It is also provides flooring that is pleasant and warm to walk on. Cork is a terrific green flooring option for your home and I hope that you’ll take a look at some of the products available.

FloorMall Continues to Add New Content to their Networks

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:55:08 +0000

Flooring is one of the most important parts of any house. A new set of flooring has the ability to change the entire look and feel of your home. It can also greatly increase the value of your home. With such a large purchase there are a lot of things to consider. There are literally thousands of different flooring options to choose from. One of the best ways to combat such a daunting task is to educate yourself of all of the variables available to you.

This is why FloorMall has taken the time to develop a giant network of sites and other resources, constructed specifically for providing our consumers with information so they can make educated flooring purchases. The flooring experts at FloorMall maintain outstanding blogs such as Flooring Now, which tracks trends in the flooring industry. The flooring industry is massive and there are new developments and products on almost a daily basis. This is why FloorMall’s network of blogs and informational sites are constantly updated.

FloorMall provides more than just information on different flooring products and trends. They also provide information on flooring manufacturers. It is very important to become acquainted with the company you’re purchasing flooring from. It’s important to know about their business practices and their history so you can determine whether or not you’d like to try their product. For information on flooring manufacturers you can visit FloorSupplier.com. Here you’ll get insights into dozens of different flooring companies.

FloorMall encourages everyone to visit their site and the rest of their network for up to date information on nearly every conceivable aspect of flooring.

FloorMall – Flooring Now – FloorSupplier.com