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Oak Hardwood Flooring
There are about 600 different species of oak. The vast majority of flooring that is sold in the United States is made from domestic Oak lumber. In today’s blog, we will discuss why Oak is so popular. I won’t talk about all these different types and the variations that come between species. I will cover red oak hardwood and white oak hardwood because these are the two big hitters in the flooring market. This information will hopefully give an explanation of why there is so much oak lumber in use for hardwood floors and why it’s so popular. At the end of this post, I list our oak hardwood flooring collections and deals....Read More
Hazel Creek & Mills River from COREtec
“May you live in interesting times”. This quote, generally attributed to being a Chinese curse, but probably made up by an English diplomat, insinuates that when things get interesting it is a bad thing. Honestly, there hasn’t been much excitement in the flooring business in the last 25 years. That is about when laminate flooring was introduced, and what a run it had! More recently, LVP floors have made a big splash, and continue to do so. It seems like each year an industry leader like COREtec will introduce another breakthrough in the resilient business that firmly embeds the entire market in “interesting times”. Hazel Creek & Mills River are SPC Floors...Read More
Hickory Hardwood Flooring
I love to talk about Hickory hardwood flooring and it’s definitely a favorite topic in the company meetings. Maybe because customers that buy Hickory floors tend to be the most satisfied customers that we have? Possibly. Or is it because at ReallyCheapFloors, we are one of the largest liquidators of Hickory in the country? Another good possibility! First, let’s talk look at Hickory in more technical fashion then dive into what is really important about the product. Types of Hickory Hardwood Let’s talk Hickory. Hickory, or Carya genus, is made up of 2 different groups: True Hickory, and Pecan Hickory. These two main groups have eight trees shared evenly between them. There are 4 trees producing lumber for each specific Hickory group. There are multiple names used for the same ei...Read More
The Best Dalton Wholesale Floors in Georgia
If you’re looking for the best Dalton wholesale flooring supplier, you found us! Take advantage of our free sample program and shop all our floors in Dalton, Georgia. I’ll explain how Dalton has become a central hub for wholesale floors and cover a bit of its origin story. So, let’s start with a brief history of Dalton, Georgia....Read More
Somerset Hardwood Flooring
The History of Somerset Hardwood Flooring Somerset Hardwood Flooring is a Privately Owned Company with over 20 Years Growth in the Hardwood Industry. They are experts in the wood business, building a strong reputation for manufacturing quality Appalachian lumber and unfinished flooring. Somerset built a name for quality for many years prior to entering into the manufacturing of prefinished flooring. From the outset, they have made a major commitment to produce the finest quality prefinished flooring—from their investment in machinery, materials, and processes, to the recruiting and hiring of skilled employees....Read More
Walnut Hardwood Flooring 101 – What You Need To Know About Walnut
Okay, let me preface this blog with a disclaimer. I love walnut and walnut floors. I mean, I have a special place in my heart for American Black Walnut. That said, let me give a brief history of the walnut and this beautiful tree’s legacy. This blog may suffer from a mild case of flowery language input syndrome. Feel free to ignore that and enjoy the facts. The Walnut Tree’s Rich History The walnut tree, or Juglans Major, is always in high demand for its nuts and timber. The color, grain, and hardness make it a valued furniture wood....Read More
5 Easy Steps to Polishing Hardwood Floors to Restore Their Shine
While hardwood floors are extremely durable, their finish is still susceptible to scratches and scuff marks. After all, they take quite a beating on a daily basis from shifting furniture, children’s toys, high heels and other items! While your floors can be sanded down entirely to apply a new surface finish, this process is very expensive and really only necessary every few decades. The good news is that you can polish your floors with a product specifically formulated for hardwood floors and regain shine without spending much money at all! Here are 5 easy steps to polishing hardwood floors to restore their shine:...Read More
Top 5 Benefits to Installing Engineered Hardwood Floors in Your Home
When you are considering hardwood floors for your home’s addition project or for replacing the existing floors in your house, there is a good chance that you have heard about engineered hardwood floors. These types of floors offer a similar appearance to traditional hardwood floors, but provide a few unique benefits that may be important when it comes to your home’s environment! If you are not sure whether engineered hardwood flooring is right for you, check out these top 5 benefits to installing engineered hardwood floors in your home:...Read More
5 Easy Steps to Choosing the Right Hardwood Floors for Your Home
While choosing the perfect hardwood floors for your house is a huge decision, it doesn’t have to be a difficult one! We know that the selection process can initially be intimidating due to the wide variety of available options, but you can narrow your choices down by following a few simple steps. Here are 5 easy steps to choosing the right hardwood floors for your home:...Read More