Factory-Finished Wood Flooring

For wood flooring contractors, doing a recoat on a factory-finished floor can feel like playing the slots—when you arrive at the job site, you never know whether you're walking into a straightforward...

Engineered flooring has come a long way since it was first introduced to the market nearly 70 years ago. As these products continue to gain popularity, a multitude of style and construction options are available. Largely seen...

For the contractor, the beauty of prefinished hardwood flooring is in the simplicity of installation, with fewer steps on the job site. The hardship of prefinished hardwood is that it will eventually wear, and refinishing it can seem like an overwhelming challenge...

Most installers are familiar with repairing damaged boards on a solid 3/4-inch floor, but with the increasing popularity of prefinished floating floors, installers face new challenges in making repairs on these types of...

When factory-finished floors first appeared in the U.S. hardwood flooring market, they were seen as a novelty. Back in the early days, there were only a handful of factory-finished flooring manufacturers and products available, and few homes had the flooring installed. But times...

When you're talking about problems with wood floors, nothing gets more attention than moisture and its consequences, like cupping. But lack of moisture can be just as big a problem as too much moisture. This time of the year, when relative humidity...

Installing wood flooring may not be rocket science, but there's a lot that can go wrong anyway. Different job sites, changing moisture conditions and difficult customers can all make day-to-day life as a contractor more ... well, challenging...

Q: Which types of subfloors are acceptable for engineered hardwood flooring? A: This is a good question, because one of the major selling points of engineered hardwood flooring is its versatility with many kinds of subfloors. The secret...

It has long been acknowledged that formaldehyde can be released from adhesives used in composite wood products, such as engineered wood flooring. However, the designation in June 2011 of formaldehyde as a known human...

Q: Why are low-luster hardwood floors becoming more popular today? A: While already popular in Europe, low luster hardwood flooring is gaining popularity in North America and offers a wide range of benefits for consumers. By becoming more familiar with these benefits and the...