Q: What is the best finish, oil or water?
A: Oil finishes tend to bring out the depth and luminance of hardwood, but are more toxic and take longer to dry, waterbased finishes have come a
long way in recent years and have equally good durability, but could leave hardwood looking more bland than oil.


Q: We just built an addition, can we match the existing hardwood?
A: Old flooring and new flooring will most likely have a difference in tone. These differences are most noticable in maple and cherry but less so in oaks and pines.

Q: I was thinking of putting hardwood in my kitchen, is this a good idea?
A: I have hardwood in my kitchen and I love it, the only drawback is the extra maintenance required. If you have butterfingers you may want to consider tile.

Q: We just want a staight wall to wall installation, do you guys do
that?
A: Straight wall to wall installations make up about 80% of our work. We love to be creative and occasionally offer a discount for unusual designs and unique in-lays just to satisfy the inner artist in us.

Q: What can I install in my home that will help protect the environment?
A: Bamboo is an incredidibly renewable resource, and I think looks as good as anything. Of course there are also laminate products, also known as Pergo type floating floors. If you have an existing floor, keep up on the maitenance to extend its life.