by Eddy Laboy | Oct 2, 2015 | DuChateau flooring, Engineered Hardwood Flooring, Hardwood Flooring
DuChateau floors is one of the best floors in residential and commercial buildings because of their durability, stability and beauty. These are antique reproductions of hard wax-oiled wide plank and engineered hardwood floors, which were developed in Holland. These floors are designed to re-create the time-worn yet beautifully elegant true antique floors, which are characterized by their unparalleled character and longevity. But Duchateau floors require proper maintenance measures to preserve their durability, longevity and beauty for generations to come. Keep in mind that the hard wax oil applied on its surface can gradually be stripped away over time so its beauty fades, too. This can be prevented by applying the following regular maintenance measures. Use the right cleaning product You should never ever use alcohol-based cleaning products on DuChateau floors because these will strip away the hard wax oil; alcohol is a drying agent that breaks down the oils and waxes on the floor. You should always use the DuChateau Premium Floor Cleaner & Protectant as it is the only approved floor cleaning product for Duchateau floors. Daily cleaning You must also avoid using a vacuum cleaner with a beater brush as it can damage (i.e., scratch) the DuChateau floors. While the scratches may be unnoticeable at first, over time the scratches will become visible until the beauty of the DuChateau floors is compromised. Instead, you can use a vacuum cleaner with a hardwood floor attachment for daily cleaning of the DuCchateau floors or a manual sweep. Weekly or bi-weekly cleaning Every week or every other week, you can conduct a deeper cleaning of your DuChateau floors. Again, the...
by Eddy Laboy | Aug 24, 2015 | Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring may be the last thing that you will want to fall in love with, figuratively speaking. But when you consider the economic and aesthetic values of hardwood floors in residential and commercial buildings, falling in love with these planks and strips for hardwood becomes possible. Many reasons can be given for the popularity of hardwood flooring products although it must be said that the first reason you will fall in love with them will vary from the others. For example, you were attracted to the beautiful colors and grains of the hardwood floors while your spouse favored the strength, stability and durability of the wood. Whatever the reasons, you will find that hardwood flooring is as easy to love as it is easy to install and maintain for several years, perhaps even a few generations, to come. Here are a few of these reasons to love hardwood flooring. Durability This is the primary reason for living hardwood floors especially as many of the following reasons have durability at its core. Hardwood flooring products are the most durable and stable as well as the strongest natural flooring options available today. This means that the hardwood floors will last for generations because of these qualities. Classic yet modern aesthetics Hardwood flooring can be both classic and modern depending on its grains, textures and colors as well as the manner in which it is installed and highlighted with furniture and furnishings. The appreciation for hardwood flooring in both classic buildings and modern structures is universal, thanks to the ageless quality of the material. Maintains beauty at it ages Unlike other...
by Eddy Laboy | Jul 2, 2015 | Engineered Hardwood Flooring, Solid Hardwood Floors
Having wooden floors at your home not only gives it a warm and classy look, but also significantly increases the value of your home. However, installing solid hardwood floors may be a very expensive undertaking. Fortunately, you can have that wooden floor look that you always wanted for your home without having to pay expensively for it. You can choose the engineered wood flooring instead. Engineered flooring is made up of manufactured wood layers that are topped off with a hardwood veneer. The middle layers and the bottom layers are designed to prevent the floors from warping or buckling. A homeowner who wants to redo his home’s flooring must choose the engineered flooring based on both aesthetics and durability. Here are some features to consider. Finish Flooring Engineered flooring comes in either pre-finished or unfinished. You can choose different types of stain colors when you choose the pre-finished boards. On the other hand, if you choose the unfinished boards, you get to have control on what to color your flooring after you installed them. However, you will have to do extra work in staining and finishing these types of floorboards. Floor Area Engineered flooring planks come in lengths ranging from 12 inches to 49 inches. Their widths will also vary. If you are planning to buy the engineered wood flooring, make sure that you compute first the area that you want to cover so that you will have an estimate on the number of boards that you will get. It is advisable to purchase an extra five to 10 % of what you actually need to be used as...
