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Hickory Flooring: Durability, Beauty and Character as Big as Montana
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Hickory Flooring: Durability, Beauty and Character as Big as Montana

When it comes to hardwood species with grit, soul and staying power, hickory flooring stands tall — much like the wide-open ridgelines of a Montana horizon. Known as one of the hardest domestic wood species available, hickory boasts unmatched durability, making it a trusted choice for families, craftsmen and designers alike. At Superior Hardwoods of…

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How to Clean Hardwood Floors

How to Clean Hardwood Floors: A Complete Guide to Preserving Your Investment Proper cleaning reveals how much history is preserved in every board of a wood floor. Whether your floor is new, engineered or reclaimed, a gentle vacuum, a damp microfiber pad and a pH-neutral cleaner can remove dullness and restore the floor’s warm glow….

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Prefinished vs. Unfinished Hardwood Flooring
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Prefinished Hardwood Flooring vs. Unfinished

If you’re trying to decide between unfinished and prefinished hardwood floors for your home, you’ll need to know the differences before making an informed choice. This guide dives into the details to help you determine if prefinished hardwood is better than unfinished for your specific needs. Learn about the advantages of prefinished vs. unfinished hardwood flooring below so you…

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Top 2025 Hardwood Flooring Trends

Hardwood flooring plays a significant role in setting the overall tone, look and feel of a property. While high-end fittings and ornate architectural flourishes command attention, durable hardwood floors add warmth, elegance and charm, which can boost your home’s value. While you can’t go wrong with any type of hardwood flooring, a few types emerge…

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Old growth reclaimed wood
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Top 10 Reasons to Choose Reclaimed Wood

What is the definition of reclaimed wood? Why choose to use reclaimed wood in and around your home or for your next construction or building project? For many people, having wood that’s rich in history and character adds a certain beauty, charm and story to their surroundings. For some, it’s the conservation element that makes…

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how reclaimed wood helps save the earth
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Is Reclaimed Wood Sustainable?

When it comes to home decor, wood is an ever-popular option that millions of homeowners love integrating into their home’s aesthetic. Of the many diverse types of wood, one type continues to capture the eye and awe of millions around the world – reclaimed wood. Walk into many homes, buildings or offices, and you’ll see that…

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Cost of Lifetime Ownership of Vinyl vs. Hardwood
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Vinyl vs. Hardwood Flooring: Pros, Cons and Lifetime Value

Many homeowners decide to change their floors, whether renovating their entire home or just looking for something different to spice up a single room. There are so many options to choose from, and it can be challenging to decide which one is right for you and your home. Hardwood and vinyl floors are trendy among…

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The Janka Hardness Scale — Testing Flooring Durability
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The Janka Hardness Scale — Testing Flooring Durability

The Janka hardness scale is a way of measuring the density, hardness and resistance of various wood. The test is named after its creator, Gabriel Janka.  This brief guide looks at the Janka hardness scale for testing flooring durability. It explores common hardwoods that have a good rating on the Janka scale. The guide also…

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How to Choose the Best Decking Wood

Creating the home of your dreams is a passion project. There is nothing quite like beautifying your home in a way that adds value and brings joy to you and your family. One way to bring this dream to life is by adding a deck to your home. Decks are the perfect place for outdoor…

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Janka Ratings for Common Varieties of Wood like Oak, Hickory, Yellow Birch, Cherry, and Maple
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Hardwood Flooring Saw Cuts

Hardwood flooring is a popular product with modern consumers, and for good reason. It’s clean, durable, and attractive. While the floor’s appearance is partly determined by the type of wood you choose, the way the wood is cut is also an important factor. Not only does it have a bearing on the appearance of the…

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