Hardwood flooring Installation
Hardwood flooring Installation
There is no substitute for the durability and beauty of a real wood floor. Hardwood flooring stands the test of time and is easy to maintain.
Elevate Your Space - Transform your commercial property with premium hardwood flooring that enhances aesthetics and creates a welcoming environment for clients, customers and employees.
Durable - Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with robust, long-lasting hardwood floors that withstand heavy foot traffic, reduce maintenance costs, and retain their beauty for years.
Sustainable Choice - Invest in eco-friendly flooring options that not only look great but also support your company's sustainability goals, a responsible choice for future generations.
How To Select the Perfect Hardwood Floor For Your Commercial Space
There are five categories to choose from that we install. All unfinished hardwood flooring that we install is NOFMA (National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association) graded. NOFMA sets the standards in grading and milling so the consumer will get a consistent product wherever they purchase oak flooring that carries their seal. Most of the better sawmills carry the NOFMA graded seal. You won’t find the NOFMA graded seal in the big box stores - yes, the material may be cheaper but there will be a noticeable difference in the quality and look of the floor.
→ Unfinished Solid Wood Flooring
This option gives you a great opportunity for customization. You select the species, stains, and finish to customize the flooring to your commercial space. This is the most popular and traditional floor.
→ Prefinished Solid Flooring
Choosing this flooring will enhance your space and it provides you with a factory finish warranty of up to 25 years. It provides a very clean and contemporary look with the benefit is no sanding or staining.
→ Engineered Wood Flooring
This flooring consists of layers of wood pressed together with the top layer being the finished floor product. Many different species, colors and finishes are available.
→ Floating Floors
This can be installed almost anywhere. Floating floors are made of multiple layers of wood constructed with tongue and grooves along all four sides. They are not nailed or glued to the sub floor hence the name floating floor.
→ Antique Wood Flooring
Consisting of trees that had centuries to grow and were used in old barns and factories built over 100 years ago these floors can include the following types of antique wood: Chestnut, Douglas Fir, Heart Pine, Oak, Butternut and Cypress.
Wood Grain Terminology – Annual Rings
Most species grown in temperate climates produce visible annual growth rings that show the difference in density and color between wood formed early and that formed late in the growing season. The inner part of the growth ring, formed first, is called “spring wood”; the outer part, formed later in the season, is called “summer wood.” Spring wood is characterized by cells having relatively large cavities and thin walls. Summer wood cells have smaller cavities and thicker walls. The distinguishing features among the various species result in part, from differences in growth-ring formations. And within species, natural variations in growth ensure the unique character and beauty of each piece of wood.
Type of Wood Cuts
The angle at which a board is cut makes a big difference in how the finished product looks. There are three types of wood cuts: Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn and Rift Sawn.
→ Plain Sawn
The most common cut, the board contains more variation in grain patterns than the other two cuts, resulting in growth rings more conspicuous.
Lumber is obtained by making the first saw cut on a tangent to the circumference of the log and remaining cuts parallel to the first. The method is the most economical, because it provides the widest boards and results in the least waste.
→ Quarter Sawn
Produces less board feet per log than Plain sawn and is therefore more expensive. Quarter sawn wood twists and cups less and wears more evenly. It makes a beautiful wood floor with tight grain pattern.
Lumber is produced by first quartering the log and then sawing perpendicular to the growth rings. Quarter sawing produces relatively narrow boards, nearly all vertical-grained, and creates more waste.
→ Rift Sawn
Similar to Quarter sawn, but the cut is made at a slightly different angle. This is similar to quarter sawing but the angle of the cut is changed slightly so that fewer saw cuts are parallel to the medullary rays, which are responsible for the flake effect.
Examples of the Wood Cuts
Plain Sawn
The most common cut. Contains more variation due as the growth rings are more conspicuous.
Quarter Sawn
Wood twists and cups less and wears more evenly.
Rift Sawn
The cut is at a slightly different angle than quarter sawn.
Grading
Each grade features distinctive natural wood characteristics, as illustrated by these oak wood grade features. All unfinished hardwood flooring that we install is NOFMA graded.
Clear
Beautiful in every detail. Very clean, refined wood that is virtually clear of any natural wood characteristics. The color is very uniform. Mostly prime heartwood content.
Select And Better
This grade features a minimum of natural wood characteristics and delivers a rich, premium hardwood visual. Clean consistent color throughout with a minimum of color variations.
No.1 Common
For the natural look, No.1 Common features distinctive grain patterns and wood character marks accented by subtle changes in color and tone. Very lively and colorful.
No.2 Common
A rustic look highlighted by vivid grain patterns accented with a host of wood character marks and contrasting colors and tone. An excellent value in quality solid wood flooring. Subject to availability.
Rift and Quarter Sawn Flooring
If unique is what you seek, look no longer. Rift and quarter sawn wood creates very distinctive grain patterns that accent natural wood characteristics such as medullary fleck rays and wavy, interlocking grain. The result is a very beautiful, very durable hardwood that also reduces risk of shrinking, splintering, warping and cupping.
What to Expect
Each grade features distinctive natural wood characteristics, as illustrated by these oak wood grade features. Keep in mind that no two boards will be identical. Variations in appearance are completely normal. As your floors ages, some colors change can occur. This is also normal, but can be minimized by avoiding exposure to direct sunlight. Cracks between floorboards are normal as well, wood floors expands & contract during the change in seasons and high & low humidity levels. A wood floor should be viewed from a standing position in normal lighting to identify any flaws.
Borders & Medallions
These can add a wonderful touch to your wood flooring. They have become an increasingly popular choice for many that want to customize their homes. There are many different options. With our inlays from Oshkosh Designs and your imagination there is potential for unique and unlimited designs for your floor.
Repairs
When repairing or replacing floor boards time & patience, along with the proper tools, techniques, and knowledge of the product will pay off in the end.
Resources
The National Wood Flooring Association is a non-profit trade association representing all segments of the hardwood flooring industry, from manufacturers, to distributors, to retailers, to installers. They provide training and resources for wood flooring professionals to assure that you get high-quality flooring that will last a lifetime. New York Flooring Inc recommends visiting the following pages from their site to learn more about wood flooring:
→ Benefits of Wood Floors
Wood flooring enhances any room and provides beauty that will increase the value of your home throughout the years. In fact, in a national survey of real estate agents, 90 percent said that houses with wood flooring sell faster and for higher prices than houses without wood floors. Find out more about the benefits of wood flooring.
→ Renewal and Repairs
Unlike most other floor covering options, wood is very forgiving. Most problems can be prevented with proper maintenance, but when problems do occur, renewal and repair usually is possible. Learn how to repair your floor when a scratch or stain occurs.
→ Regular Maintenance
With today’s advances in wood flooring stains and finishes, cleaning your wood floors has never been easier. Find out the best way to keep your floors in great shape.
→ Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your questions about wood flooring, such as, is it cost effective for me to choose wood flooring over less costly materials? or How do I select a species of wood for my new floor?
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