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European Oak Flooring

French / European Oak Flooring Gaining Wider Market Share >French oak flooring entered into the US market about 20 years ago breaking in at the top echelon of the flooring market primarily in the Northeast.  Today, in the same way … Continue reading

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Wood Floor Finishes

Market Trending Towards Lower Sheen and Lower VOC Products >Wood flooring can be finished in numerous different ways. Some finishes are burnished into the wood, some are natural oils that harden over time, some are a top coating that actually … Continue reading

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Wide Plank Flooring

Is 5″ the New 2 1/4″? >The Elements of Style edited by Elizabeth Cromley and Stephen Calloway does a great job outlining the historical use of wood flooring in construction and architectural design from 1485 to present day. When examined … Continue reading

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