Gwendolyn Lanstrum
Inspiration for a craftsman bathroom remodel in Cleveland

Staircase - transitional staircase idea

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and marble tile pebble tile floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in New Orleans with gray walls

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…

Laminates having pre-attached padding can also be installed over an underlayment. When doing so, Lumber Liquidators recommends the use of Bellawood Platinum, Bellawood Premium, Quiet Walk or the Eco Silent Sound underlayment. These quality underlayments offer best joint/seam support while ensuring superior thermal sound reduction qualities, these properties are highly recommended for use with condominium associations, project planners and building specifiers.

Stairs in honed Pietra d'Avola and wall in Raw texture from Salvatori Pepe Fotografia
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Turin

A seemingly minor but important touch is found below the Fijian Mahogany decking in the Cedar screened-in porch. A screen was placed in-between the framing joists and the decking to keep unwanted insects from getting in from underneath the porch.

Inspiration for a cottage staircase remodel in Calgary

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Example of a small arts and crafts white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and white floor drop-in bathtub design in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master multicolored tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor alcove shower idea in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls, an undermount sink and terrazzo countertops

Example of a small trendy 3/4 gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor bathroom design with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink and marble countertops

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern partial sun courtyard stone garden path in Chicago for spring.

Mid-sized elegant living room photo in Denver

Mater bath during picture with Carrara Marble mosaic floor tile and Carrara marble 2x2 showr pan.
Mid-sized elegant master black and white tile and stone tile marble floor alcove shower photo in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

An Ipe Clip system was used in this Garapa deck. It provides the fastener free surface so its easier to walk on, and gives a much better finished look.

Photo of a transitional landscaping in Phoenix.

Inspiration for a mid-century modern home design remodel in Seattle

Tadelakt shower includes tadelakt walls, ceiling and bench.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Philadelphia

Corner shower - large modern master gray tile and marble tile ceramic tile and black floor corner shower idea in Omaha with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops