AFTER 2013 - close up of paver detail; great product from Outdoor Living by Belgard
Transitional front yard concrete paver patio photo in DC Metro

Mayfaire Volakas Grigio Basketweave 2x2 Mosaic. Beautiful Porcelain tile.
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Raleigh

Living room - traditional living room idea in Hawaii

Heiser Media
Inspiration for a mediterranean medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Sumter Plank in Gunstock Oak by Shaw Floors. Wood visual plank with lovely embossed surface texture. Up-to-date styling and color. Virgin vinyl that's durable and easy to clean.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone garden path in Orange County.

Chipper Hatter Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Elegant medium tone wood floor living room photo in Kansas City

BC FLOORS Floorign Company
Example of a large minimalist master beige tile and ceramic tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom design in Vancouver with beige walls

This whole house remodel integrated the kitchen with the dining room, entertainment center, living room and a walk in pantry. We remodeled a guest bathroom, and added a drop zone in the front hallway dining.

Mid-sized transitional master porcelain tile and white tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in Philadelphia with gray cabinets, white walls, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

Mid-sized transitional porcelain tile and multicolored floor powder room photo in Denver with black walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops

The pantry is accessed by two beautiful sliding barn board doors. A blend of classic style and reclaimed materials creates an organic and stylish kitchen space. Photography by Eric Roth

One of the most popular hardwood floor finishing which offers Tom & Peter Flooring is provided by WOCA. If you’ve decided that you want a natural looking wooden floor that is lacquer-free, then the likelihood is that you’ve chosen oil as your way of protecting your wood and making your floor look great at the same time. WOCA for wood flooring comes in various forms and is a great way of making sure that your wood is protected, but at the same time looks natural. A highly popular as well as effective way of treating wood floors, oils effectively penetrate into the wood and in some cases harden into the surface of the floor to stop damage and to maintain the wood in its optimum condition. WOCA Oil finish hardwood flooring has taken the United States market by in 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2016 and now. Here are some of the most common questions we have regarding this type of finish which we will I’m to answer in today’s my blog: Is oil finish as durable as traditional factory urethane finishes with aluminum oxide? When it comes to durability, oil finish flooring tackles the issue with a completely different method. The penetrating oil serves as protection from moisture and wear while allowing the user to feel the wood grains in their bare feet. If compared directly to factory finished aluminum oxide finish, the oil finish flooring will not perform as well to abrasion and impact. However, the beauty of this finish is the fact that it will camouflage any scratches which will inevitably accumulate over time. Will this finish evaporate over time and will this be harmful for indoor air quality? Another concern for oil finished floors its effect on indoor air quality. For on-site applications, some varieties suggest several coats which typically require the residents to be out of the home due to mild odors. However, there are factory finished UV-cured or single coat applications which lessen the downtime. Despite the odors produced during the drying process, oil finish floors rank amongst the lowest for VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Certain brands even boast true zero VOC. This fact alone makes oil finished floors one of the best options for green building solutions. “WOCA products are certified by independent laboratories, the German Institute for Biological Building Materials, and are in accordance with DIN–Norm 53–160. WOCA WoodCare Denmark products meet or exceed the most stringent U.S. standards for volatile organic compounds.” –WOCA Oil Finish Manufacture Does this type of finish require additional maintenance which I am not familiar with? For weekly cleaning, oiled floors use a special cleaner which contains an oil and soap mixture. After a period of 12-18 months some oil may evaporate causing the wood grains to appear dry. An additional layer of oil can be reapplied to keep the floor looking fresh. Although oil finished floors require more involvement in periodic maintenance in high traffic areas, this maintenance can be done much easier than the equivalent of an onsite sand and refinish. WOCA Master Color Oil contains pigment, which provides a single-step hardwood floor staining process. Laying down the stain and the finish in one step. This product comes 14 different colors, from Black to Extra White, and you can mix them freely to create various color palettes that will meet the demands of any job. Below are some pictures of the finished job…

Photo Credit: Michael A. Hernandez
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master porcelain tile bedroom remodel in Miami with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room remodel with an undermount sink and gray walls

Carolyn Hall - Sea Pointe Construction Design Consultant
Trendy home design photo in Orange County

Joel Barbitta
Transitional white one-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Perth