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, …
Your hardwood flooring finish is the determining factor as to what cleaning method you should use. Whether it be a natural oil finish or polyurethane, a proper cleaning solution needs to be used. With natural oil finishes, you need to find out what products to use from the company who finished it. Most natural oil …
Improved performance and high standards of sustainability make Nor-Cal Floor Design products a wise investment for both your home and the environment. Our layered construction is more stable, with less warping and cupping than solid wood flooring. This equals reduced maintenance, saving both the cost and hassle of refinishing. Our wide plank floors are able …
With winter upon us, we can expect snow and rain. However, with the increase in humidity in the air, did you also know that humidity levels can drop up to 15 percent during this season? This is caused by the increase of running heaters and having a wood fire inside. In addition to making you …
When you leave your home, draw curtains and shades to protect your wood floors and furniture from harmful UV rays. During the winter months, especially when you have reflection off snow and/or water, the damaging effects of UV rays can be substantial. For more UV info visit http://www.uvawareness.com/uv-info/uv-strength.php.