flooring materials
wood flooring a complete guide to layout installation & finishing
mention hardwood floors and watch a homebuyers eyes light up . what makes wood floors so desirable hardwood floors are unmatched for their beauty durability and ease of maintenance so its no surprise that the demand for hardwood has always been strong . in recent years that demand has been fueled by the availability of more types of wood including exotic species such as brazilian cherry as well as engineered woods . this professional level resource covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring from estimating and preparing the job site through sanding and finishing to repairs and maintenance . hardwood floor expert charles peterson covers it all in this indispensable guide to the most popular flooring choice around .