A closer look at these unique custom designed corbel beams featured in the gallery/entry hall of this French themed home. Photo Credit- Laurie Fryar Photography

Dedicated laundry room - small contemporary galley ceramic tile dedicated laundry room idea in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

D G S Flooring
Inspiration for a rustic family room remodel in Los Angeles

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…

Martha Stewart Living Double Roll Beadboard Paintable Wallpaper covers 56 sq. ft. and is just the thing for bad walls or if you don't want to install the real thing.

This is a Happy Floors wood look tile called Teja Amazonas.
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Christopher Gilcrest
This is an example of a southwestern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Handscraped or distressed hardwood floors have a natural worn appearance. They look like floors from the days when floors were finished by hand.

The Glenview Haus Transitional Collection of front doors delicately balances form and fashion to create contemporary, minimalist front entry ways. These designs encompass oversized door systems, flush doors, and floating paneled structures, which suit many of today’s eclectic homes. Crisp, narrow lines, large, uninterrupted glazed openings, and precise horizontal and vertical alignments complement many architectural styles.

Shellmans Bluff with Buff mortar

Rustic antique French Oak Planks - carefully selected by our craftsman, remilled with T/G and endmatched and optional engineered for easier installation and with the authentic patina intact. After a light brushing we oil our planks with a durable VOC free hardwax oil for a 5 year wear warranty.

Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Los Angeles

Joshua Caldwell

A large bedroom painted a cool, mint green gets a makeover in aquas, teal and navy. Fun toss pillows, and an oversize paisley print, liven up the king bed, while abstract art echoes all the beach tones. Check out the blog on my website for updates on the next design phase due on this room!

Mercier Pro Series Red Oak Natural 3/4 x 3-1/4 Hardwood Flooring - Beautiful, Rustic, Character Grade Solid Wood Flooring
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Designs by Vincenza, Inc.
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