by Eddy Laboy | Oct 15, 2015 | Hardwood Flooring, Mirage Flooring, Solid Hardwood Floors, Triangulo Flooring
Exotic wood flooring products are among the most popular choices for architects, homeowners and property owners because of their durability, beauty and versatility. Of course, interested individuals may initially be deterred by the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of exotic hardwood flooring products. But when a simple cost-and-benefit analysis is done, the benefits outweigh the costs – and so the decision to install imported hardwood flooring is made. Among the popular choices in exotic wood flooring are Brazilian Cherry, Santos Mahogany, and dark Brazilian Walnut, among others. But before you purchase and install these flooring products, here are three things that you must know. #1 Lighter to Darker Tones Exotic wood flooring will naturally become darker and richer in their grains and colors when exposed to light, either of natural sunlight or artificial light or both. Keep in mind that the natural darkening should not be a cause for concern because the durability, stability and strength of the exotic wood flooring will remain unaffected. In many ways, these three qualities are the most important aspects of exotic wood flooring because you want to get the best value for your money – and you can enjoy it the most when your home’s floor lasts for generations to come. If you see exotic wood flooring on display with darker colors than the box of exotic wood flooring delivered to your doorstep, the former must have been exposed to air for at least 3 months. Your new exotic wood flooring will also darken in the coming months. #2 Wide Variations of Colors Due to the innate differences in trees, the...
by Eddy Laboy | Jul 3, 2015 | Engineered Hardwood Flooring, Mirage Flooring, Solid Hardwood Floors
Investing in a hardwood floor is a very important decision to make. Before you go about purchasing materials, you should make sure that the type of floor that you choose would meet your needs perfectly. Choosing a hardwood floor should be done carefully since you can’t simply change it as easily as you can change your furniture. Mirage is a very popular brand of hardwood floors that has been used in improving the look of homes for a very long time now. There are a lot of Mirage flooring design ideas that you can use to improve your home. However, whatever design you choose, you should consider these following: Mirage Flooring Color Hardwood flooring is more of a decorative element of the home. Mirage flooring comes in a wide variety of colors to choose from. It is important that you choose a color that will blend well with the over-all look of your home. Mirage Flooring Species Mirage also offers a variety of hardwood species to choose from. Each species differs in texture, color and grain to suit every homeowner’s preference. The more popular and in demand species are the oak and maple however, exotic species such as mahogany and tigerwood are becoming more and more popular. Mirage Flooring Glossiness Another thing to consider is the wood’s glossiness. Mirage flooring comes in three gloss classification namely: Semi-Gloss, and Cashmere (matte). Choosing the more glossy wood will give your floor a shiny look. However, the glossier the floor is, the more it will amplify any scratches and dents that your floor may have. Mirage Flooring Grade The grade of hardwood...
