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• Barlinek: Replenishing Hardwood Forests
  
  Some companies talk environmental consciousness, but Barlinek delivers.
• Solid or Engineered Wood Flooring?
  
  We try to clear up the confusion about engineered floors vs. solid wood floors.
• Wood Flooring Installation Methods
  
  A description of the different types of wood flooring installation methods. See which may be right for you and your specific application.
• African Badi and Tali Wood Flooring Species
  
  Find out why Badi and Tali are attracting so much attention.
• Decorating with Wood Floors
  
  Wood flooring is one of the most beautiful floors you can use in your decorating scheme.
• Engineered Hardwood Floors
  
  Engineered wood takes many forms, and there are a number of hardwood floor products that are made from man-made wood or composite wood.
• Exotic Hardwood Floors
  
  If you've ever purchased a hardwood floor or any other wood product, you’ve probably seen the term “exotic”. Exotic refers to species that are different from regular, or ordinary hardwoods.
• Free-Floating, No-Glue: a Do-It-Yourselfer's Dream
  
  Save time and money with the free-floating, no-glue installation method.
• Hardwood Floor Care and Maintenance
  
  Welcome to Hardwood 101...a short course in hardwood floor preservation.
• Heartwood vs. Sapwood
  
  The Difference Between Heartwood & Sapwood - How They Affect Your Floor
• Janka Hardness Ratings
  
  If you ever wondered what those numbers meant, here's the scoop.
• What is Parquet Flooring?
  
  Parquetry is the creation of wood mosaics commonly used in hardwood flooring. Once used exclusively in the royal houses and high class estates of French nobility, this ornamental flooring has become a hardwood floor standard in many homes today.
• What is Solid Wood Flooring?
  
  “Solid Wood” is a term used to distinguish between engineered wood and regular lumber. Most people consider solid wood more attractive than engineered wood, such as fiberboard.
• Wood Floor Textures & Finishes
  
  Different wood floors have different grains, or "textures". Different types of finish coatings that are applied to the wood floor will also tend to change the texture.
• Wood Flooring Species
  
  Wood flooring species vary considerably. Each species has its own distinct characteristics.
• Wood Flooring Warranties
  
  There are many different warranties available from many different manufacturers. Here we will explain some of the more common warranties and what they mean to you.