Sunday, February 28, 2010

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Darin





Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week


Name- Darin Howard · simpleFLOORS San Jose

Favorite Flooring Product- Bamboo, Strand Woven

Collection- Nature Strand Woven

Wood Species- Bamboo

Color/Name- Bora

Qualities/Specs-

Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 3 3/4"
Length: 72"


I go over: Both concrete or wooden subfloors
I can be: Glued, Floated, Nailed or Stapled down
I am: Solid Bamboo
Use: Residential/Commercial
Wood species: Bamboo
Janka hardness rating: 3000
Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove
Edge design: Micro-Beveled
Finish: German Klumpp brand Aluminum Oxide
Gloss level: Satin
Kiln dried: Yes
Construction: Solid Bamboo
Countries grown in: China
Installation rating: Moderate
Structural placement: Above, Below and on Grade
Radiant heat: Yes
Warranty: 25 year wear warranty/lifetime structural

Why is that flooring my favorite?
"The Bora is my favorite flooring because not only is it beautiful but it is durable as well , with a janka rating of 3000 this floor will hold up to normal family and pet traffic. If you take into consideration the hardness with the price that we offer strand woven bamboo is the best value hands down.
Also Trims and moldings are in stock and there is no waiting for them to arrive.
If you have pets or kids Strand Woven Bamboo is the floor for you...!"

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Greg

Greg's dog likes catching the waves!




Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week


Name- Greg Chiarello · simpleFLOORS eSales

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Vintage Couture

Wood Species- Brazilian Walnut

Qualities/Specs-

Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 6 3/8"
Length: 47 5/8"


I go over: Both concrete or wooden subfloors
I can be: Glued, Floated, Nailed or Stapled down
I am: Real Hardwood Engineered
Use: Residential/Commercial
Wood species: Brazilian Walnut/Ipe
Janka hardness rating: 3680
Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove
Edge design: Micro-Beveled
Wear layer: 2.5mm Real Hardwood
Finish: German Klumpp brand Aluminum Oxide
Gloss level: Satin/Semi Gloss
Construction: 9-Ply Cross Grain Engineered
Countries grown in: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala
Installation rating: Easy
Structural placement: Above, Below and on Grade
Radiant heat: Yes
Warranty: 25 year wear warranty/lifetime structural

Why is that flooring my favorite?
"Customers love this floor. I like variations in grain pattern."

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Holly



Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week


Name- Holly Skykes · simpleFLOORS San Francisco

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Old World Chisel

Wood Species- African Hickory

Color/Name- Natural African Hickory

Qualities/Specs-

Thickness: 9/16"
Width: 4 9/10"
Length: 47 1/2"

I go over: Both concrete or wooden subfloors
I can be: Glued, Floated, Nailed or Stapled down
I am: Real Hardwood Engineered
Use: Residential/Commercial
Wood species: African Hickory
Janka hardness rating: 1820
Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove
Edge design: Micro-Beveled
Wear layer: 2.5mm Real Hardwood
Finish: German Klumpp brand Aluminum Oxide
Gloss level: Satin/Semi Gloss
Construction: 9-Ply Cross Grain Engineered
Countries grown in: South Africa
Installation rating: Easy
Structural placement: Above, Below and on Grade
Radiant heat: Yes
Warranty: 25 year wear warranty/lifetime structural

Why is that flooring my favorite?
"I love the variation! It is like hiking through an emerging tree line. Strawberry blond, auburn, chocolate and spring grass..."

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Chace V.


Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week


Name- Chace · simpleFLOORS Orange, CA

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, 3/4" solid

Collection- Passport2

Wood Species- Acacia

Color/Name- Smoked Almond
Photo of Flooring- "This photo is from one of your customers who smiles every time he looks down at his Smoked Almond!"

Qualities/Specs-
Thickness: 3/4"
Width: 4 9/10"
Length: Random
I go over: Wooden subfloors
I can be: Nailed down
I am: Real Hardwood
Use: Residential/Commercial
Wood species: Acacia
Janka hardness rating: 2160
Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove
Edge design: Micro-Beveled
Finish: German Treffic brand Aluminum Oxide
Gloss level: Satin/Semi Gloss
Construction: Solid Exotic Hardwood
Countries grown in: Africa Mainland, Asia
Installation rating: Moderate
Structural placement: On Grade or Above Grade
Radiant heat: No
Warranty: 25 year wear warranty/lifetime structural

Why is that flooring my favorite?"I love everything about our Smoked Almond. The solid feel, the exotic grain pattern, the random lengths and overall richness of this floor makes the Smoked Almond my favorite floor of the week."