Bill Cox
Inspiration for a craftsman landscaping in Boise.

Thomas Blodgett
Pool - tropical pool idea

A large village trough and Old iron pump Photo: In Reflection
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard garden path in Orange County.

Stamped concrete patio with the slate pattern and the flagstone walkway.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard stamped concrete landscaping with a fire pit and no cover.

D. Kevin Orr
Pool - craftsman pool idea in Ottawa

Pool - tropical pool idea in Miami

Gaelin Walsh
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Ombre Tatami, a hand-cut mosaic shown in Opal, Covellite, Delft, Iolite, Rhodolite, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Ametrine, and Fluorite jewel glass, is part of the Broad Street™ collection by New Ravenna.

I love the moss growing on my Waterfall. Mark Carter
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Jackson.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete and l-shaped infinity pool fountain design in Oklahoma City

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…

Photo of a modern landscaping in Chicago.

Trendy pool photo in Los Angeles

Photo of a small asian partial sun hillside formal garden in Boston for summer.

A distressed concrete trough acts as water feature.
Patio fountain - huge cottage backyard concrete patio fountain idea in San Francisco with no cover

Details in this close up picture shows underwater moments...in the "deep ocean" kitchen island glass countertop.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Boston

Water features that look like they are true to nature.
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in Minneapolis for summer.

We try to utilize different aspects of nature like this log.
This is an example of a traditional water fountain landscape in Boston.