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Colors of 2019

Blue

Shades of blue are on the top of the non-neutral color palette. The hottest trend is navy blue kitchen cabinets.

Green

Green can be a bold accent or a neutral depending on the color scheme.

Grey

Grey is still the go-to neutral for modern looks.

Berry

Berry was the color of 2014 but five years later it is making a comeback. Berry makes a great center piece or accent color of a room.

Shaw Exquisite Waterproof Hardwood

Exquisite waterproof hardwood is beautiful hardwood for busy homes. This flooring has a hardwood veneer that is backed by a waterproof core and surface sealant for extra protection making for an easy clean-up. Exquisite waterproof hardwood comes in 20 premium options spanning pine, walnut, hickory, oak and mixed-species with designer surface finishes including reactive staining, bandsaw marks, wire brushing and black or white accent graining.  The hardwood can be clicked together for easy and fast installation. There is also an attached pad for noise reduction and comfort. Great for the DYI homeowners.

Janka Hardness Scale

The Janka Hardness scale rates the hardness of wood. The higher the number the harder the wood, the lower the number the softer the wood. This will tell how well a wood will withstand dents and predict the difficulty of nailing, screwing and sawing. This compares the hardness between the species of wood. The Janka Hardness Scale has become an industry standard for determining whether a wood is suitable for flooring.  

Bamboo

Bamboo floors are becoming more popular with homeowners. Bamboo is naturally harder than most hardwoods floors which makes it extremely durable. This makes it a great choice for homes with children and pets. Strand woven bamboo floors are the best for busy households. Homeowners like that bamboo costs less than traditional hardwood floors and is eco-friendly. This floor is easy to install for DIYers. Just like other hardwood floors it comes in engineered and solid and many different colors.

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Glue Down vs Floating Vinyl Plank

Vinyl flooring is great for any room in your house, but which flooring is right for your home?

Glue down is attached to the sub-floor via an adhesive. A floating floor “floats” over the top of the sub-floor with out any adhesive. Glue down is a permanent type of flooring, if you are looking to change the floor soon a floating floor maybe a better idea. Floating floors are great for DIY. If you are not the best with do it yourself home improvement projects, you may want to look into hiring a professional for a glue down floor installation. Both types of products are great and will give your home a durable floor.

When to DIY and When to Hire a Professional

Many people are skipping the professional and doing home improvement projects themselves. If you are replacing your floors, should you hire a professional or DIY?

First be honest about your skill set. Have you ever installed a floor before? Do you know how to properly and safely use the tools that are needed to complete this job? Is the flooring floating or staple/nail or glue down?

Second check the time frame you have to get this project done. Does this have a timeline it needs to be completed in?Do you have time to get this project done before it needs to be? Are you prepared to handle unexpected surprises such as an unlevel subfloor?

The nice part about hiring a professional is all you have to do is choose the floor and make the payment. No need to get your hands dirty.

When choosing to DIY or hire a professional remember the end goal and what you want your floor to look like.