Nor Cal Floor Design Blog
We offer several different subspecies and finishes of oak flooring. But did you know that “Oak” is a term that can be associated as part of the 400 species of trees and shrubs that share this common name? A native to the northern hemisphere, oak has a density of about 0.75 g/cm³ which makes it one of the strongest woods. …
We are very excited to have been nominated again for the Annual CATT Awards for two categories: Volunteer of the Year Nominee Ami Vannoy of Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc. Reason: Ami has endless energy and combines that with her friendly personality to embrace whatever she volunteers for. She is a significant force showing continual dedication to CATT year after year. …
We are happy to announce a new beautiful, multi-dimensional wall-cladding element called Cube. Available in 9 unique options with a tongue and groove profile, the cube wall-cladding provides a stunning look that adds incredible dimension to any room. Plus, the unique assembly allows for fast and easy installation. The cube wall-cladding element is available in Oak, Oak medium (heat-treated), Larch, …
We have received so many great comments about our new showroom at The Rock. Here are just a few of the nice things that people have had to say: “Two words: Cozy & Inviting – You have excellent samples throughout and I would easily be able to bring a client in and they would be wowed but “cozy, inviting” are …
Interior designer, Julie Johnson–Holland works closely with her clients to understand their distinctive visual style. Armed with this valuable information, she then implements an interior design plan that closely mirrors the client’s unique approach toward life. We personally wanted to highlight working with Julie because she is not only a highly sought-after designer in the Truckee-Tahoe region and winner of …
Our grand opening celebration on September 19th was a huge success thanks to all of you. Thank you for attending! Prior to the event, we were featured in both Moonshine Ink and the Sierra Sun which helped draw such a large and lively crowd. We had incredible feedback about the quality of our materials and our new showroom from everyone …
Matt worked with Julie Johnson-Holland on this modern mountain retreat in Martis Camp. The flooring of choice was Thermo Oak with a custom natural oil finish, widths 7” and all lengths at 6’6”. The Thermo Oak is a heat treated wood flooring product, of which the color is achieved without staining. Matt also made a headboard with nightstands out of …
Nor-Cal Floor Design’s Grand Opening celebration made it into the Sierra Sun, our local daily newspaper. The great article includes information about what our brand new showroom offers, our background, and our grand opening event on September 19th. Take a minute to learn a little more about our opening and check out the article.
You’re Invited to our Grand Opening Come to our grand opening celebration of our new wood flooring showroom on Thursday, September 19th from 5 to 7pm at The Rock at 11209 Brockway Rd, Suite C105, in Truckee, CA. Come enjoy this catered event from Full Belly Deli, where home owners, interior designers, contractors, and architects can see first-hand the beauty of …
Though there are thousands of airborne and food-borne allergens, a common culprit of many allergies can be household-based items, including dust, residue from cleaning chemicals, and toxins in wood finishes. The great news for homeowners with such sensitivities is that there is a flooring option that doesn’t harbor irritating dust and micro organisms: wood. Additionally, the use of a natural …
Matt worked with homeowners Shawn and Jill Milne to achieve a hypo-allergenic flooring option for their home, providing the rustic, yet modern look they were striving for. Allergens play a crucial role in their family’s health, making their finish decisions very important. Since wood flooring with an oiled finish is a hypoallergenic solution, our wood floors became a perfect solution. Additionally, …
We are working away adding finishing touches to our new showroom. We had a sneak preview during the Truckee Chamber Mixer on July 15th and July 16th where Chamber members and Humane Society donors were able to peek in and see our progress. Here’s a quick shot of where we are. Stay tuned for our opening in September and for …