Choosing hardwood flooring can be a challenge. Those homeowners trying to match existing floors have it a bit easier. They have a place to start. However, those that are putting in hardwood floors where carpet or tile sits have a challenge. Which species do they want? What shade of stain works best? Is there a particular finish that would work better? The options can create quite a challenge. For those who want selection, however, Shaw Hardwood flooring is good place to start. It brings together environmentally conscious wood selection with beauty and durability.
Species of wood each have their own look. Some species vary depending on the sub species you select. For example, oak covers many domestic types of wood. White oak is different from red oak in both grain and color. Red oak is different from Northern red oak in grain and texture. When you look at each type of wood, you will see differences in the way it reacts to stain. Some woods have a range of shades with a stain while others come with a uniform spread of color. Shaw Hardwood flooring includes American cherry, birch, hickory, maple, and red maple. Bamboo is also an option, though not technically a wood.
Stains of wood are another consideration in Shaw Hardwood flooring. You can start by breaking it down into light, medium, and dark tones. Nevertheless, the variations go much further than those three categories. Light tones cover everything from natural finish woods through blonde bamboo. Some have yellow tones while others border on tan. Medium shades range from medium browns to cherry or walnut with a lighter stain. These stains bring out the natural tones in naturally darker woods without creating a dark surface. Dark tones range from deep browns through almost black colors. You can find a full range of stains in the hardwoods we carry at Smart Carpet and Flooring.
In Shaw Hardwood flooring, you have a choice of finishes. DuraShield is a popular option for bamboo floors. This finish provides an extra layer of protection against the wear and tear of a busy household. Most of the Shaw options have another finish called Scufresist Platinum.
Shaw has added a new, high performance hardwood flooring finish to its popular Epic ® brand, named ScufResist Platinum. ScufResist Platinum enhances hardwood flooring by significantly increasing the product's durability while keeping aesthetics intact. According to Shaw Floors, with ScufResist Platinum, Shaw hardwoods resist scuffs up to six times better than the competition. This resistant finish resists the scuffs of shoes and the imprints of dirty feet. If you are ready to put hardwood floors in your home, give us a call. Our Staff can help you make the right choice.
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