Sicis glass tile installed for waterline of pool and on top of step and bench in pool. Tile looks different at different times of day and angles. Interior finish is a White Diamonds Pebble Sheen from Pebble Technology.

Subway tiled shower with black fixtures and grab bar and sleek sliding glass door Photos by VLG Photography
Alcove shower - mid-sized farmhouse 3/4 gray tile porcelain tile and single-sink alcove shower idea in Newark with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

eHEX glass iridescent mosaic tile by Sonoma Tilemakers meets Cambria Brittanicca quartz countertop in this kitchen remodel
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Atlanta

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with black 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…

Michele Fambrough
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Atlanta

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a traditional backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Mount Airy MD General Contractor: Mueller Homes Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Modern exterior home idea in DC Metro

Designer: Aaron Keller | Photographer: Sarah Utech
Example of a large trendy master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Milwaukee with gray walls and no fireplace

Masland carpet style Stratford "Thames" installed on a basement stairwell.
Minimalist staircase photo in New York

Small elegant underground cork floor and brown floor home design photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Shayna Mordue
Example of a minimalist home design design in Nashville

While the lighting of this bathroom is a bit aggressive in the photo, this Atlas Concorde Dune White 3D wave tiles gives a calming feeling while you enjoy your shower!

We are extremely excited to present this Rustic Hickory in a black glaze matte from Bertch. The rustic feel of the cabinets fit amazingly well in this older farm home. It was this homeowner's lucky day as soon after install, the Formica laminate tops in Slate Sequoia were discontinued. They compliment the tones of the cabinets better than anything we could imagine. Stainless steel appliances are in good company with the integral Karran 60/40 bowl sink. This all goes well with the bronze tones in the rest of the metal elements of the kitchen. Gracefully holding all of this up is Mannington Adura Max Apex Hilltop luxury vinyl plants in Cliffside. The installers worked with the customer to run the planks in a perpendicular pattern where two rooms came together.

Serenity Indian Wells luxury modern home wood panel detail. Photo by William MacCollum.
Inspiration for a huge modern master medium tone wood floor and multicolored floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

This tiny bathroom got a facelift and more room by removing a closet on the other side of the wall. What used to be just a sink and toilet became a 3/4 bath with a full walk in shower!

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom remodel in San Francisco