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Wide plank wood floors can work beautifully in Brickell and Miami homes, but wide boards show humidity changes more than narrow ones. Wood swells and shrinks across its width, so a wider board can cup or gap more. For wide plank floors in Miami, choose an engineered board, test the concrete slab fir

Herringbone and chevron wood floors are a popular choice in Brickell and Miami condos. Herringbone uses rectangular pieces set in a staggered zigzag, while chevron pieces are cut at an angle so they meet in a clean V. In Miami's humidity and over concrete slabs, an engineered board is usually the sa

European oak is a favorite for wide plank, herringbone and chevron floors in Brickell and Miami homes. It's known for a calm, even grain and soft natural color, and it takes oil and matte finishes beautifully. In Miami's humidity and on concrete slabs, choose it as an engineered board, keep the air

Refinishing means sanding the floor down to bare wood and putting on new stain and finish. In a Brickell condo, plan for your building's approval and work-hour rules, a few days out of the rooms being done, and a finish that suits a high-rise. Low and zero-VOC water-based finishes keep the smell dow

Sometimes. A clean-water leak that's caught and dried quickly can often be saved. Floors soaked by outside floodwater or sewage usually have to be removed for health reasons. Act fast: stop the water, get it out, start drying with fans and dehumidifiers right away, photograph everything for insuranc

For most South Florida homes, white oak is the best all-round choice. It's hard, stable, takes light and natural finishes well, and its closed pores resist water better than red oak. Red oak is a little softer, more porous, and has a warmer, pinker tone. Walnut is noticeably softer and dents more ea

Yes, you can put wood floors over a concrete slab in Miami, but use engineered wood and test the slab for moisture first. The two common tests are the calcium chloride test (ASTM F1869) and the in-slab relative humidity test (ASTM F2170). The flooring and adhesive makers set the passing numbers, and

Before you buy wood flooring for a Brickell condo, get your building's flooring rules in writing. Most high-rise associations require approval before work starts, and most ask for a sound-control underlayment under hard floors. A minimum sound rating of IIC 50 is common, and some buildings ask for m

For most Brickell and Miami homes, engineered wood flooring is the safer choice. Its cross-layered core moves less than solid wood when the humidity changes, and it can be glued straight onto a concrete slab, which is what most Brickell condos and many Miami houses sit on. Solid wood can work, but o

There’s an age-old misconception in the flooring world — that there are many conditions which cause wood to check. In truth, there is primarily only one. Checking in solid wood flooring has long been a leading concern in flooring claims, often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Most professionals recognize that checking is related to changes in moisture content within the wood — a result of drying stresses. However, what’s commonly overlooked is the fact that these stresses cann

Exotic wood flooring products are among the most popular choices for architects, homeowners and property owners because of their durability, beauty, and versatility. Of course, interested individuals may initially be deterred by the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of exotic hardwood flooring products. But when a simple cost-and-benefit analysis is done, the benefits outweigh the costs – and so the decision to install imported hardwood flooring is made.

Wood flooring is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available. Sustainable forest management makes it possible to harvest wood without any serious impact on the environment, because trees are a renewable resource that can be regrown repeatedly. Average annual net growth for hardwoods is greater than average annual removals (Source: US Department of Agriculture Forest Service). Harvesting trees has minimal environmental impact. For every cubic foot of trees harve

Exotic wood flooring products are among the most popular choices for architects, homeowners and property owners because of their durability, beauty, and versatility. Of course, interested individuals may initially be deterred by the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of exotic hardwood flooring products. But when a simple cost-and-benefit analysis is done, the benefits outweigh the costs – and so the decision to install imported hardwood flooring is made

When flooring installers lay a wood floor on top of a wood subfloor, it is critical that they measure moisture in both the wood floor and...

So, you have chosen hardwood floors for your home. Excellent choice! But before you start planning that open house to show off your new investment, it is important to focus on the installation process. Being prepared will create less stress for you — and your installer! Go Pro Installing hardwood floors is an art. Why hire anyone to install your floors but a seasoned artist with skills developed through years of experience? Go with a professional, like Brickell Wood Floors ,

Installing over concrete in Brickell or Miami? Most condos and many Miami homes sit on concrete slabs, so test the slab for moisture before choosing a barrier or adhesive. Read Wood Floors Over Concrete in Miami: Test for Moisture First. When you are preparing to lay down your hardwood flooring, you want to ensure that you are getting everything right. Let’s face it; you do not want to put in all this time and money on your beautiful hardwood floor and then have it messed up

A manufacturer’s warranty can be a great selling point for consumers when it comes to choosing hardwood flooring. Warranties with names...

A big remodeling project requires multiple steps and varying degrees of dust and debris, so how do you decide the order in which each element of the project should be completed? To help handle the chaos, the experts at Brickell Wood Floors have a few tips on how to tackle your remodeling timeline. First Things First Where to start is often the easiest piece of the puzzle to solve. For example, if the project involves demolition, it is obvious that this should be the first t

So, you are thinking about getting hardwood floors installed. What should you expect? At Brickell Wood Floors , we put together a little information to help you know what to expect with a hardwood floor installation. We have found that when our customers are familiar with the process, everything goes a little more smoothly, and we end up with happier customers. What to Expect from Your Installation? Once you have decided to install or refinish a wood floor, you may wonder wh

Hardwood flooring inspections are becoming a big business with the increased number of wood floors professionals find being installed in many homes today. How do you know you may need an inspector? Can’t you just call an ordinary home inspector? In recent years wood flooring has come under a lot of scrutiny. Consumers expect more out of them due to the cost involved. You may be lucky to find a house inspector that has some knowledge, but it is recommended you call in the guid