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# Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc.

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- [Best of Houzz 2017](https://norcalfloordesign.com/best-of-houzz-2017/) - Nor-Cal Floor Design has been awarded with the Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2017. We are honored to be chosen by more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling, and design industry professionals. At Nor-Cal Floor Design we make
- [Houzz Award Winner 2016](https://norcalfloordesign.com/houzz-award-winner-2016/) - Nor-Cal Floor Design has been awarded with the Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2016.
- [Featured Project : 400 Grove Street, San Francisco](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-400-grove-street-san-francisco/) - The wood floors are 7.5” wide Rustic Oak, with a light toned, stone like, natural oil finished. Another fun project completed with DDG and it’s almost sold out!
- [Jan-March 2016 Events](https://norcalfloordesign.com/jan-march-2016-events/) - Did you know the first Superbowl was played in 1967? Visit the link to see more interesting facts about NFL history? And how about Valentine's day?
- [Give Back to the Community](https://norcalfloordesign.com/give-back-to-the-community/) - One of the best ways to help the community is to give back to non-profits during the holidays. There are many ways, including great Humane Society calendars and donations.
- [Featured Product: Multi dimensional Wall Elements](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-multi-dimensional-wall-elements/) - Admonter’s Cube is the new multi-dimensional wood element for wall cladding and interior decoration. Available in 9 unique options with a tongue and groove profile allowing for fast and easy installation.
- [Upcoming August and September Events](https://norcalfloordesign.com/augustseptemberevents/) - American events for the months of August and September.
- [Engineered Flooring 101](https://norcalfloordesign.com/engineered-flooring-101/) - Picking the floor for your home is one of the many overwhelming decisions you can encounter. There are so many kinds of flooring that range in price as well as performance and benefits.
- [In The News: VOC's? What & Where are they?](https://norcalfloordesign.com/in-the-news-vocs-what-where-are-they/) - Volatile organic compounds are emitted as gases from certain solids and liquids. They are often emitted from materials used inside of houses.
- [Featured Project: Winner of 2015 Mountain Home Award, Contemporary](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-winner-of-2015-mountain-home-award-contemporary/) - Nor Cal Floor Design is part of another Mountain Home Award winning home. The floor is a knotty french oak with a custom natural oil finish.
- [In the News: Formaldehyde and Wood Flooring](https://norcalfloordesign.com/in-the-news-formaldehyde-and-wood-flooring/) - Information on formaldehyde and wood flooring
- [Upcoming Events:](https://norcalfloordesign.com/upcoming-events/) - Events that are coming up.
- [Northstar at Tahoe Condo Remodel](https://norcalfloordesign.com/northstar-at-tahoe-condo-remodel/) - Remodeled Condo in Northstar At Tahoe
- [Winner of Best Of Houzz 2015 Award](https://norcalfloordesign.com/winner-of-best-of-houzz-2015-award/) - Nor-Cal Floor Design has recently been voted by the Houzz community as a winner of our Best of Houzz 2015 awards in the Customer Service category.
- [Featured Project: Grove Street, San Francisco](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-grove-street-san-francisco/) - Featured Project: 400 Grove Street, San Francisco. Another Beautiful Mixed-Use Retail and Residential development you can see our floors in
- [New Warehouse Update](https://norcalfloordesign.com/new-warehouse-update/) - We’ve been working hard on the new warehouse in Sparks, Nevada. It’s fully functional now!! The showroom to come later in 2015. Stay tuned!
- [“Green” Cleaning tips](https://norcalfloordesign.com/green-cleaning-tips/) - For most of us on the West Coast, we are experiencing spring weather in February so I thought I would share some “Green” Cleaning tips
- [February 2015 Events](https://norcalfloordesign.com/february-2015-events/) - Mark you calendars for these February events, including Valentine's day.
- [Nor-Cal Floor Designs Co-Wins Sub-Contractor of the Year Award](https://norcalfloordesign.com/nor-cal-floor-designs-co-wins-sub-contractor-of-the-year-award/) - Nor-Cal Floor Design owners, Ami and Matt Vannoy, recipients of 2014 Best Subcontractor of the Year Award from CATT
- [New Warehouse in Sparks, NV](https://norcalfloordesign.com/new-warehouse-in-sparks-nv/) - Our flooring showroom and operations will continue to be in Truckee, though we plan to open a second showroom as part of our new warehouse in Sparks in 2015.
- [Featured Product: Larch](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-larch/) - Larch flooring options provide a sense of warmth and come in a multitude of colors, making it a top choice for bedroom flooring options.
- [Featured Project: On the floor & walls at the top of city](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-on-the-floor-walls-at-the-top-of-city/) - We are working with a private client in San Francisco on the top floor in the second tallest building in the city (4th tallest in CA). We are providing flooring, wall paneling, and custom furnishings that will utilize our custom, oil-finished Larch.
- [December 2014 Events](https://norcalfloordesign.com/december-2014-events/) - We at Nor-Cal Floor Design wish you the happiest holidays and hope you get to enjoy your time in Truckee Tahoe this winter.
- [Hand-scraping: The Nor-Cal Floor Design Difference](https://norcalfloordesign.com/hand-scraping-the-nor-cal-floor-design-difference/) - At Nor-Cal Floor Design, craftsmanship and quality are our highest priorities. Hand scraping is just one of our many artisan skills.
- [Buy Your Ski Passes Now!](https://norcalfloordesign.com/buy-your-ski-passes-now/) - If you plan on skiing more than a couple of days this winter, consider buying a season pass to one of North Tahoe’s amazing ski resorts. Many season passes pay for themselves after just a few days on the slopes.
- [November Events](https://norcalfloordesign.com/november-events/) - November events in Truckee Lake Tahoe 2014 listed by flooring contractor Nor Cal Floor Design.
- [Tip: Fall & Winter Energy Saving tips](https://norcalfloordesign.com/tip-fall-winter-energy-saving-tips/) - Take Advantage of the passive-solar heat from the sun: open curtains or blinds on south facing windows during the day. Don’t forget to close them when the sun goes down.
- [2014 Traditional Homes Napa Valley Showhouse](https://norcalfloordesign.com/2014-traditional-homes-napa-valley-showhouse/) - We got to work with Catherine Macfee Interior Design for custom original floors on the 2014 Traditional Home Magazine Napa Valley Showhouse.
- [October Events and CATT Oktoberfest Mixer](https://norcalfloordesign.com/october-events-and-catt-oktoberfest-mixer/) - There are some great events happening in October 2014 in Truckee
- [Featured Product: New Floor Colors](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-new-floor-colors/) - Arrigoni Woods has released a ‘special’ color collection, featuring 10 new finishes on our beautiful Rustic Oak. This new line complements the neutral color of unfinished oak, achieving a wide range of natural tones, cool hues and brushed detail.
- [Homeowner's Tip: Check Alarms](https://norcalfloordesign.com/homeowners-tip-check-alarms/) - With the colder weather, you may be using fireplaces or space heaters. Please remember that use of alarms can prevent household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
- [Winner of Two 2014 Mountain Home Awards](https://norcalfloordesign.com/winner-of-two-2014-mountain-home-awards/) - Tahoe Quarterly announced the winners of its annual Mountain Home Awards for 2014. We were ecstatic to learn that two of the awarded homes featured flooring from Nor-Cal Floor Design:
- [Homeowner Tip: Spring Cleaning](https://norcalfloordesign.com/homeowner-tip-spring-cleaning/) - It’s time to open up those windows and clear out all of those things that have been collecting dust over the winter. Here are a few spring cleaning ideas:
- [Find Nor-Cal Floor Design on Houzz](https://norcalfloordesign.com/find-nor-cal-floor-design-on-houzz/) - Houzz is a great online platform for home remodeling and design. Check out Nor-Cal Floor Design's profile and add your testimonial on Houzz.
- [Tip: Reduce Warping and Shrinking of your Floors](https://norcalfloordesign.com/tip-reduce-warping-and-shrinking-of-your-floors/) - 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
- [Featured Project: Luxury boutique San Francisco condominium](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-luxury-boutique-san-francisco-condominium/) - Located on Octavia Boulevard in the vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, the project will have its naturally-finished oak flooring by Arrigoni Woods provided by Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc.
- [Oak Trivia](https://norcalfloordesign.com/oak-trivia/) - 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?
- [Featured Project: Northstar-At-Tahoe's IceBreaker Merino retail store](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-northstar-at-tahoes-icebreaker-merino-retail-store/) - Nor Cal Floor Design worked with Tahoe Truckee contractors to install commercial wood flooring options in Icebreakers Merino at Northstar At Tahoe.
- [Featured Project: Milne Residence - A Gray’s Crossing modern, rustic beauty](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-milne-residence-a-grays-crossing-modern-rustic-beauty/) - 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.
- [Featured Project: Martis Camp Lot #153](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-martis-camp-lot-153/) - Matt of Nor-Cal Floor Design worked with Jack Snow of RKD Architects and Jones Corda Construction on this amazing Martis Camp residence. The material of choice for this project was Bavarian Oak with a custom natural finish. The boards were 8” wide by 16’ long. The project was very challenging in all aspects of construction down to
- [CATT Volunteer and Sub-Contractor of the Year Nominee](https://norcalfloordesign.com/catt-volunteer-and-sub-contractor-of-the-year-nominee/) - 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
- [Featured Product: Cube Wall-Cladding Element](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-cube-wall-cladding-element/) - 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.
- [Interview of Johnson-Holland, Interior Design by JJH](https://norcalfloordesign.com/interview-of-johnson-holland-interior-design-by-jjh/) - We personally wanted to highlight working with Julie because she is not only a highly sough-after designer in the Truckee-Tahoe region and winner of CATT professional of the year, but she chooses items that tastefully showcase the beauty of the home.
- [Comments About our New Showroom](https://norcalfloordesign.com/comments-about-our-new-showroom/) - 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
- [Thank You for Attending Our Opening](https://norcalfloordesign.com/thank-you-for-attending-our-opening/) - 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
- [Featured Project: Modern Mountain Retreat](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-modern-mountain-retreat/) - Matt worked with Julie Johnson-Holland on this modern mountain retreat in Martis Camp, Truckee, CA. More custom flooring options and flooring headboards.
- [Nor-Cal Floor Design in the Sierra Sun](https://norcalfloordesign.com/nor-cal-floor-design-in-the-sierra-sun/) - Nor Cal Floor Design, Lake Tahoe and Truckee's flooring contractor, was featured in the press in the local newspaper.
- [Grand Opening Celebration Sept 19th](https://norcalfloordesign.com/grand-opening-celebration-sept-19th/) - 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.
- [Showroom Update - September 2013 Opening](https://norcalfloordesign.com/showroom-update-august-2013-opening/) - 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.
- [The Hypoallergenic Benefits of Hardwood Flooring](https://norcalfloordesign.com/the-hypoallergenic-benefits-of-hardwood-flooring/) - 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.
- [Coming Soon! Showroom in Truckee](https://norcalfloordesign.com/coming-soon-showroom-in-truckee/) - Fine European woods customized to your desires
- [Chamber Mixer/Showroom Sneak Peek 7/15](https://norcalfloordesign.com/chamber-mixershowroom-sneak-peek-715/) - Come by during the Truckee Chamber of Commerce's mixer at the Rock on Monday, July 15th from 5 to 7pm, and get a sneak peek of where we are with our new flooring showroom. There will be good food, great people, and fun raffle prizes. Bring your business cards for a chance to network and
- [Floor cleaning and maintenance](https://norcalfloordesign.com/floor-cleaning-and-maintenance/) - 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
- [Featured Project: Private Residence in Martis Camp](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-private-residence-in-martis-camp/) - Another Martis Camp masterpiece! Matt worked with homeowners Mark and Bridget Wright, along with designer Julie Johnson-Holland to achieve the elegant, yet rustic feel they were looking for. The floor of choice was Rustic Walnut with a natural oil finish. Planks were 6'6" in length and 6.25" wide. The contractor for this project was NSM Construction.
- [Featured Project: Squaw Valley Residence](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-squaw-valley-residence/) - Matt worked closely with Jamie & Heidi Williams as well as Patty of Heller Construction to achieve the perfect floor for the stunning Squaw Valley home. The floor of choice was ash. It has a hardness similar to oak and has been used to make baseball bats because of its excellent shock absorption. Matt hand
- [Quality Engineered Flooring CAN be Refinished and Sanded](https://norcalfloordesign.com/quality-engineered-flooring-can-be-refinished-and-sanded/) - The biggest misconception about engineered wood flooring is that it can not be sanded and refinished, as can be done to a solid floor. A quality engineered wood flooring product, such as ours, can be sanded and refinished just like a solid floor. The wear layer determines the amount of sanding that can be done.
- [How to Choose between Solid or Engineered Floors](https://norcalfloordesign.com/how-to-choose-between-solid-or-engineered-floors/) - When looking for hardwood floors, your first decision is choosing which type of wood flooring: solid or engineered? We engineer our homes to ensure safety and stability. Why wouldn’t you want a flooring product that has been engineered to maximize its stability? The days of warped and cupped floors can be a thing of the
- [Featured Project: Private Residence in Foresthill, CA](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-private-residence-in-foresthill-ca/) - Matt worked with homeowners Casey and Tina Clarke of Foresthill, California, to provide the ultimate floor for their family of two little girls and two cats. The material for this project is Mocca Robinia Rustic. The color is achieved through a thermo-treatment process, which is a completely natural process that does not use any chemicals,
- [Featured Product: Mocca Beach](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-mocca-beach/) - Beech is a blonde wood and one of the most unstable species. The material goes through a 100% natural thermo treatment process, no dye’s or stains, resulting in a reddish/brown color. The color of the plank is all the way through the wear layer. If damage occurs, sanding and refinishing of the damaged area can
- [Earth Day- Ways to Care for the Earth](https://norcalfloordesign.com/earth-day-ways-to-care-for-the-earth/) - At Nor-Cal Floor Design, we care about the environment year-round and therefore offer eco-friendly products and finishes. Earth Day is just one day out of the year where we celebrate and raise awareness about making eco-conscious efforts. Some ways you and your family can celebrate Earth Day are: Plant a tree Bring a bag with
- [Featured Project: Private Residence in North Shore Lake Tahoe](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-private-residence-in-north-shore-lake-tahoe/) - Another masterpiece from Jones-Corda Construction. Matt worked directly with the homeowners to achieve the timeless Tahoe look they were striving for. This Lake Tahoe beauty has a wire brushed, custom stained Old Growth Bavarian Elm floor with widths of 8”, 10” 11.5” and 13” with all lengths of 8’. They were very specific in the
- [10 Reasons to Choose Nor-Cal Floor Design](https://norcalfloordesign.com/10-reasons-to-choose-nor-cal-floor-design/) - 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
- [Tip: Healthy and Environmentally Friendly Floor Finishes](https://norcalfloordesign.com/tip-healthy-and-environmentally-friendly-floor-finishes/) - Unfortunately, many floor finishes contain harmful petroleum and chemical-based solvents that emit volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These compromise your home’s indoor air quality (sometimes even after they’ve dried) and damage your health when inhaled. If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, think about using a zero VOC finish and avoid petroleum-based finishes in the home.
- [Featured Product: Bavarian Rustic White Oak](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-bavarian-rustic-white-oak/) - This material was custom all the way down to the milling of the material. It was specially milled to 1 1/8 inch thickness to accommodate the home's construction. This specialty material is 14 inches wide with lengths of 8 foot. The finishing of the material includes in-house hand-scraping and a custom finish.
- [Featured Product: Unearthed Comics and Sara Zimmerman](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-unearthed-comics-and-sara-zimmerman/) - Something different this month, if you haven’t heard of her, Sara Zimmerman, local Truckee web/graphic design and artist, has launched a new comic strip called Unearthed Comics. Learn more about Sara and her comics at UnearthedComics.com. Sara is a woman of many talents. In addition to her comics, she also is an amazing artist and
- [Featured Project: Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-hyatt-regency-lake-tahoe/) - Lake Tahoe Hyatt in Incline Village NV, just underwent a 20 million dollar renovation. Matt Vannoy from Nor-Cal Floor Design worked directly with Barbara Turpin-Vickroy of the renowned design and architecture firm, CCS Architecture, on this project. In addition to working with Barbara on the custom finish for the hardwood flooring, Matt was hired to design headboards
- [Featured Product: Antico Larch Grigio](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-antico-larch-grigio/) - Antico Larch Grigrio is a beautiful product that offers the valued feature of a contrasting color variation. The surface is full of knotholes and shakes, giving the wood a lot of natural character. The color is achieved through a thermo treatment process (no stain) and the finish has a white oil that gives it depth.
- [Featured Project: Home Run Residences, Northstar, CA](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-project-home-run-residences-northstar-ca/) - Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc. has worked with Hayes Parzybok of East West Partners and Kim Toms of Slifer Designs throughout the design and construction of 16 inspired on-mountain townhomes perched between two ski runs. Home Run was designed to achieve a LEED Silver Certification Standard as designated by the U.S. Greenbuilding Council, in recognition of the
- [Featured Product: Bavarian End Cut Oak](https://norcalfloordesign.com/featured-product-bavarian-end-cut-oak/) - This unique floor is available in custom sizes, with the typical square size (end cut’s) being 6” x 6”. It is engineered, which creates a much more stable plank over its solid alternative. The greater the stability, the less likely for cupping and warping to occur. It comes in planks of 4 to 5 squares
- [Tip: Pull Your Shades](https://norcalfloordesign.com/tip-pull-your-shades/) - 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.

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- [Home](https://norcalfloordesign.com/) - Fine European Wide Plank Flooring Uncommonly Beautiful and Environmentally Sound
- [Contact](https://norcalfloordesign.com/contact/) - Nor Cal Floor Design contact information, Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area
- [Gallery](https://norcalfloordesign.com/gallery/) - The beautiful look and feel of premium hardwood flooring from Nor Cal Floor Design displays the many benefits of quality craftsmanship with engineered wood flooring.
- [About Nor Cal Floor Design](https://norcalfloordesign.com/about-nor-cal-floor-design/) - Premium hard wood flooring engineered for efficient, beautiful and eco-friendly custom wood floors, including reclaimed, prefinished and European Wide Plank options.
- [Testimonials](https://norcalfloordesign.com/testimonials/) - Satisfied hard wood flooring and floor refinishing clients around North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, and the East Bay Area.
- [FAQs](https://norcalfloordesign.com/faqs/) - The experts at Nor Cal Floor Design share their long experience with wood flooring installation and engineered wood flooring to choose your best options for the perfect wood floor.
- [Residential](https://norcalfloordesign.com/residential/) - Lake Tahoe area wood flooring specialist Nor Cal Floor Design offers the highest quality engineered hardwood flooring for efficient, uncommonly beautiful wood floors.
- [Newsletter](https://norcalfloordesign.com/newsletter/) - Free information about hard wood flooring and European wide plank floors, Nor Cal Floor design, and California hardwood flooring costs.
- [Environment](https://norcalfloordesign.com/environment/) - Nor Cal Floor Design offers sustainable, environmentally sound real wood floors, oak engineered flooring, and reclaimed hardwood flooring in Tahoe, Truckee and the San Francisco Bay Area.
- [Commercial](https://norcalfloordesign.com/commercial/) - Ideal for restaurant, gallery, showrooms and high traffic commercial applications, engineered hardwood floors from Nor Cal Floor Design are durable and elegant.
- [Blog](https://norcalfloordesign.com/blog/) - Nor Cal Floor Design shares expertise in hardwood flooring, engineered flooring materials and the many factors to consider in finding your perfect wood floor.
- [About Engineered Flooring](https://norcalfloordesign.com/about-engineered-flooring/) - Nor Cal Floor Design is a prefinished hardwood flooring supplier and installer, offering engineered oak flooring, floor refinishing, and other wood flooring products.

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