Inspiration for a transitional hallway remodel in Chicago

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a kitchen backsplash with basket weave stone tile and no grout. Granite counters. Black and stainless steel appliances. Light oak cabinets with recessed panel doors.

Character grade 6 inch quartersawn white oak flooring with a rich Early American stain and Bona Traffic HD Satin finish
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Boston

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…

5' Napa Wall stone wall, anchored with 6' Stone columns and a typical automated metal gate
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman full sun front yard stone driveway in San Francisco.

Minimalist staircase photo in Atlanta

Arts and crafts kitchen photo in San Diego

Modern exterior home idea in San Francisco

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Orange County

This is a floating installation of Provenza hardwood. Note that we do not use T-Molds, but manufacture custom transition moldings for all our projects.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard concrete paver walkway in Milwaukee.

Luxury Vinyl Plank tucked under brick fireplace

Faux Finesse applied a pearl plaster on the walls and ceiling. The walls incorporate teh living room wall color to bring cohesiveness to the home. I painted the crown moulding and had the home owner install. I also added some nailheads to tie in with the kitchen and living room, giving it an industrial glam feel.

2016 dining room ceiling, Wabi Sabi Suvi by Walnut
Mid-sized transitional dining room photo in Charlotte

Lindsay Nichols Photography
Inspiration for a modern basement remodel in Vancouver

The previous tub/shower combo doesn't compare to the new walk in shower with 12"x24" porcelain tile, 2"x2" porcelain mosaic and stacked glass mosaic tile.

A&E Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master blue tile and ceramic tile alcove shower remodel in Philadelphia