Ultra Blonde Blonde or natural hardwood tends to be the 2nd most popular color after the darks. Natural makes the space look larger and airier. It tends to give the home a more casual look, and often costs a bit less. But, lately, I’ve been seeing a new twist on this, especially among those with […]
Continue reading →Grays and White Washes Yes, gray is hot when it comes to hardwood floors. This cool tone has grown in popularity and we get more and more requests for gray, especially among our higher end and more fashion forward customers. We also get tons of phone calls from across the country on how to refinish […]
Continue reading →Dark and Darker Yes, dark continues to grow and grow and grow. I’ve been discussing dark hardwood floors for a while now. The most popular colors have been ebony, espresso (which is a 50/50 blend of ebony/jacobean), jacobean and dark walnut. We test these colors on our customers’ floors as the stains look different on […]
Continue reading →Polyballs are beads of finish that protrude from cracks in the floor when the moisture content (MC) of the wood rises, causing the cracks to close up. A polyball is a serious problem, as it can be smeared over the rest of the floor – potentially requiring screening or even recoating. Polyballs typically occur in […]
Continue reading →COME & VIEW OUR NEW SHOWROOM FOR 2016 Be prepared to be delighted and don’t be surprised if you find yourself smiling. The great atmosphere is infectious! A visit to the Lahinch Property Services showroom is a one stop shop that satisfies all of your hardwood flooring needs in a relaxed environment. SHOWROOM APPOINTMENTS Effective, […]
Continue reading →After receiving a few phone calls regarding the differences between red and white oak, we decided to write a full article talking about the differences. Shortly after posting the article we received even more calls asking to see pictures of the entire room. Here are some examples to show the differences between red and white […]
Continue reading →Oak flooring is the most popular species of hardwood here in Hartford County CT and the northeast in general. Oak is a very practical wood, is readily available (grown and made in the US), very affordable and very easy to stain so you can find the color you prefer. But many consumers don’t realize […]
Continue reading →Some of you may have recalled seeing this picture becoming viral in the past year. After this photo surfaced, shortly after our office began receiving phone calls and emails asking us for more information. Believe it or not, there is an entire story behind this picture including an award by the National Wood Flooring Association! […]
Continue reading →When most homeowners decide that they want to install a hardwood floor, they assume the major decision they must make relates to the actual type of wood they want to use. However there are other things you need to consider to ensure you get exactly what you want. Lahinch Property Services can help you make […]
Continue reading →There are a number of different ways for you to heat your home, and radiant heat is one of them. Rather than forcing heat out through small vents placed around a room, you can allow heat to radiate through the floors and warm the entire area of the room and your house. While this is […]
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