Salzano Custom Concrete
Home theater - traditional home theater idea in DC Metro

Rhododendron canescens / Piedomont Azalea Photo: John S. Quarterman, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic

Example of a mid-sized transitional carpeted l-shaped staircase design in New York with carpeted risers

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Richmond.

grasses with interesting texture varieties and colors contrast a concrete patio
Photo of a large modern backyard landscaping in Seattle for fall.

Square Edge Winfield Recessed, shown in Classic Opaque Lace with Charcoal glaze on maple.

Example of a minimalist home design design in Sacramento

Foundation Design
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

Client has fairly small backyard, but is an avid gardener. Preferred flowers and plants over grass. Lives in very established neighborhood.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Milwaukee.

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…

This is an example of a traditional concrete floor porch design in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets.

A close up shot of the tone on tone texture with a hint of pearl in the background.

These custom drapes have beautiful banding fabric with a blue and cream oversized pattern. The cream main fabric contrasts beautifully against the warm gray walls of this dining room.

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.

Patio - large mediterranean courtyard tile patio idea in Orange County

Inspiration for a tropical bathroom remodel in Chicago

What had been a very cramped, awkward master bathroom layout that barely accommodated one person became a spacious double vanity, double shower and master closet.

Hanging (plastic) plants on wall. This green wall covering is made of interlocking panels. The material can be created in any pattern from swirls to linear shapes. I know everybody now a days wants real greenwalls with succulents but these plastic ones are a fraction of the cost with no monthly maintenance fee. It's a piece of art for the outdoors.