FAQs

Simple answer is yes.   With proper care and maintenance your hard wood floors will be a great addition to your kitchen.

NO…..The best way to care for your hardwood floors is with approved cleaning solution and a damp mop.   Excess water or moisture can cause warping and buckling.

The flooring industry allows for up to 5% for defective boards.   After measuring the sq/ft require add 5%.   It is always a good practice to keep some extra flooring in case of a repair issue in the future.

Very durable, your flooring comes with a 25 year residential warranty.   However, prefinish flooring is a natural product and can dent or scratch. Typically it is 5 times more durable then site finished floors.    High heel shoes can be damaging to certain species of wood. 

Your flooring needs to acclimate over a period of time.   It is best to have to the flooring inside your home with normal heat and humid conditions for 3-5 days before installing.   This will ensure that the floor has ample time to acclimate to your home’s environment.

Wood is natural so there will be color variation in the flooring.   Typically the lower the grade of wood will have more color variation.   Some species like Cypress by the nature of the product has a lot of color variation

All hardwood flooring is prone to color change or fading.   Certain species like Brazilian Cherry can actually get darker and richer with time.   If you have area rugs it is a good practice to move them  from time to time to allow the floor to “even out” with UV exposure. 

Aluminum Oxide is microscopic crystals added to the top coat for durability and wear protection.