by Eddy Laboy | Aug 6, 2015 | Hardwood Flooring, Kahrs Flooring, Quarter Sawn Flooring, Solid Hardwood Floors
Kahrs flooring is a Swedish wood floor manufacturer that has been delivering top-notched quality wood floor products for 150 years—long enough to be one of the oldest and even most innovative wood flooring manufacturers in the industry. With a commitment to seek ways on how to make their floor products even better in terms of aesthetics, strength, ease of installation and sustainability, Kahrs flooring is an institution of wood knowledge that has been passed on from one generation to another. What makes Kahrs flooring a worthy choice above its competitors? For your information, here are Kahrs flooring benefits that garner satisfaction and appreciation among wood floor installers, homeowners, interior designers and architects. Environmentally Responsible With its continuous commitment on sustainability, Kahrs flooring’s hard work paid off as its efforts has become internationally acknowledged. Being the first wood floor manufacturer to attain ISO 9001 certification, the company has never stopped its commitment. As a result, it achieved the ISO 14001 certification in 1997, a proof that they’re serious of their mission. Moreover, Kahrs flooring is the forerunner in supporting and buying the dual-labelled material from Chile that is passes the FSC and Fairtrade certification standards. Multi-Layer Construction Kahrs flooring is manufactured using multi-layer construction, promising superior stability as the crossed layers counteract the normal movement of the lumber. Another advantage of this multi-layer construction is the ability of the planks to be sanded down like aaaaaaaaaa. Extra-Strong and Beautiful Lacquer Kahrs flooring applies six thin layers of extra-strong lacquer on the surface of each floorboard. Its lacquer is strong enough to ensure daily wear and tear for 15-20 years, yet...
by Eddy Laboy | Jul 15, 2015 | Hardwood Flooring, Quarter Sawn Flooring, Triangulo Flooring
Whether you are running out of hardwood floors decorating ideas or are looking for some designs to compare with, we have chosen some striking designs that may come in handy for homeowners who are planning for remodeling or construction. We understand that not everyone has creative mind that goes beyond compare. May these hardwood floors designs stir some creativity inside you and help you come up with the best interior style that works ideally for you. Distressed Wood Does rustic look for your interior appeal to you? Then, this Hickory Antique Natural of Armstrong Hardwood Flooring is a sure winner of your heart. Expertly crafted to perfection, these floorboards were hand-scraped to achieve the classical look that never fades in fashion. This kitchen pulls off a countryside feel that complements the furniture and fixtures in light brown hue. Reclaimed Wood Floors Successfully incorporating the patina of reclaimed wood in these floorboards, Armstrong Hardwood Flooring surely leveled up the aesthetics of laminate flooring. Combining vintage and rustic reclaimed wood appearance in floorboards, Architectural Remnants laminate collection is the new standard for home interior fashion. Breaking the softness of white and creams in this living room, the floorboards give off a vintage statement in the interior. Brazilian Cherry Floors Who would never be captivated by the beauty of exotic wood floors? In this Brazilian Cherry of Triangulo Flooring, the deep orange to russet or reddish brown shade of the floorboards harmonize with the cream, white and brown colors of the interior elements in the kitchen and dining area. Looking at this interior design sends a cozy and welcoming message to anyone...
by Eddy Laboy | Jun 25, 2015 | Quarter Sawn Flooring
When visiting a home, one thing that always catches attention is the beauty of a quarter sawn flooring. Its beauty and magnificence is obtained through a detailed process of rift and quartered technique. With this process, several creative quarter-sawn flooring design ideas are being produced, specifically suited to every home’s aesthetic needs. Not only these floor designs a beauty, quarter sawn flooring also possesses stability and resistance to warping, a factor which customers are very eager to have in their homes. The following are some great information to understand this process. What to consider in staining quarter sawn flooring? Seeing roughly-finished flooring is not a pretty sight. Staining is one of the methods employed to bring out the art and beauty of your floor: Sanding via orbital sander. This is used to sand quarter sawn floors in order to avoid cross-grain scratches. Your orbital sander should come with a fine-grit sand disk for it to function properly and precisely. Keep in mind to retain the grain appearance prior to choose the type of stains: there are stain types that highlight the beauty of the floors’ grain appearance. Avoid using dark stains, for it obstructs the beauty of the ray flecks in the wood. To highlight the flecks, it is highly suggested to use liquid or penetrating gel stains. Make sure that you use the proper applicator to do this to avoid ruining the quarter sawn wood. Ensure that everything is prim and clean prior stain application: apply stain sealer one at a time as soon as the stain has been dried to ensure accuracy of application. This might sound...
