The use of reclaimed wood floors has become very common in new homes and
renovation projects alike. Most homeowners prefer to use wood flooring
reclaimed from old buildings before they are demolished. The
eco-friendly option has become quite fashionable and here are a few
advantages that you too can enjoy by using reclaimed wood flooring.
1. Well aged wood floors require less chemical treatment
The biggest advantage of wooden flooring that has been reclaimed from
old buildings is that it is properly aged. The exposure to the air and
humidity dries the wood out which means that it wouldn’t shrink or warp
upon use and don’t need chemical stains and treatment to look good.
2. Reclaimed wood floors save new trees
When you use wood floors reclaimed from another site, you actively
prevent new trees from being felled to create new wood floors. If you
want your new home to be as eco-friendly as it can be without giving up
the hominess that only wood flooring can provide, reclaimed floors would
be your best bet.
3. More cost effective than fresh wood floors
Wood floor that is reclaimed from an old building is often much, much cheaper than flooring that is made from freshly cut trees.
4. Easier to maintain than new wood
Old wooden floors get the kind of exposure that wood needs to age
properly. A wooden floor that has been in use before is aged and
weathered just the right amount which means that it doesn’t need to be
treated and taken care of as much as a new wood floor. You can simply
stain these floors or leave them bare to make them even more low
maintenance.
5. Add natural beauty to a room
Unstained and untreated old wood floors lend a certain beauty to a
room that cannot be had with the use of a fresh wood flooring. If you
are looking to create a retro or vintage themed room, reclaimed wood
flooring could work wonders.
Original Article
Wood Flooring Online
Monday, February 4, 2013
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Eco-friendly Flooring
If you need to replace your carpets or floors, choose materials that are safe for your health and the planet.
EPA studies have shown that indoor pollutant levels can be two to five times higher than they are outside. To find the source of many of these pollutants, just glance down. Installation of new carpet and flooring can fill the air with hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including known and suspected carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene. It can take years for these substances to dissipate. In addition, carpets are often treated with toxic chemicals for mothproofing or to repel soil and moisture. Carpeting is also notorious for trapping toxic lawn chemicals, VOCs, and allergens tracked in from outside.
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Eco-Friendly Flooring
EPA studies have shown that indoor pollutant levels can be two to five times higher than they are outside. To find the source of many of these pollutants, just glance down. Installation of new carpet and flooring can fill the air with hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including known and suspected carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene. It can take years for these substances to dissipate. In addition, carpets are often treated with toxic chemicals for mothproofing or to repel soil and moisture. Carpeting is also notorious for trapping toxic lawn chemicals, VOCs, and allergens tracked in from outside.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
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years or so and the builder of the home gave you a limited choice of how you
could or could not finish out your home.
Both of these situations can leave a home owner with a situation where
their own home does not reflect their style, tastes, or level of comfort
expectations.
One common problem is that the majority of new homes across America still
have builders-grade carpet, wood flooring, tile flooring, and laminate
floors. Most builders-grade material is
only meant to last five years or so under favorable conditions, so it’s not
surprising when a home owner’s kitchen tile starts popping up after five years,
or the wood flooring in their house starts changing colors or delaminating, And
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
A Section of Doyle Drive Comes Down
The Doyle Drive entrance onto the Golden Gate Bridge comes down. Kinda anticlimactic, but still pretty cool.
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Friday, April 13, 2012
TOPCU Tile and Stone at California's Best Flooring Company!
California's Best Flooring Company is proud to announce that we carry the entire line of TOPCU Tile and Stone!
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
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