Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Claude

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week

Name- Claude Moise · simpleFLOORS Regional Sales Manager

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Old World Chisel

Wood Species- Hickory

Color/Name- Yucatan 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: 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: North America, Europe, Asia

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?
"Old World Chisel Yucatan Hickory is my favorite floor!

The attractive appearance of the Coarse Effect Hand-scraped technique and the natural warmth of the color hues inherent in the Yucatan Hickory make it my favorite floor. This floor can uplift a drab room, compliment furniture, design schemes and add value to any home. The Yucatan Hickory is definitely a choice to be considered for any home owner looking to remodel their home."

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Danny

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week

Name- Danny Golden · simpleFLOORS, North Hollywood

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Chattered Delfino

Wood Species- Maple

Color/Name- Canyon Maple French Dark Edge

Qualities/Specs-

Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 6"
Length: 48"

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: Maple
Janka hardness rating: 1450

Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and grooveSurface & technique: Hand-scraped, Chisel Impact

Edge design: Micro-beveled

Finish: 8 coats German Treffic Aluminum Oxide

Gloss level: Swedish Satin-Oil Semi Gloss

Construction: 9-Ply Cross Grain Engineered

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 really like the Canyon French w/ darkened edges. I really love the charm and character of it. It reminds me of being in an English castle."

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Dave West

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week

Name- Dave West · simpleFLOORS Partner, Seattle/Tukwila

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Vintage Couture

Wood Species- Brazilian Teak/Cumaru

Color/Name- Brazilian Teak

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 Teak/Cumaru
Janka hardness rating: 3540

Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and grooveSurface & technique: Hand-scraped, Chisel Impact

Edge design: Hand carved micro-bevel

Finish: 8 coats German Treffic Aluminum Oxide

Gloss level: Satin/Semi Gloss

Construction: 9-Ply Cross Grain Engineered

Countries grown in: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica

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 like the way it works with different furniture styles. The durability is also great, while the subtle distressing lets the natural color variation of the floor stand out. We have a customer who put over 3000sf of this flooring in his high end showroom at the Seattle Design Center and when I went to the Grand Opening gala I saw numerous people pointing at the floor and saying how wonderful it looked."

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Marc

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week

Name- Marc Genova · simpleFLOORS ESales

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Vintage Couture

Wood Species- Hickory

Color/Name- Natural Hickory

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: Hickory
Janka hardness rating: 1820

Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove

Edge design: Hand carved, Micro-Beveled

Finish: German Klumpp brand Aluminum Oxide

Gloss level: Satin/Semi Gloss

Construction: 9-Ply Cross Grain Engineered

Countries grown in: North America, United States

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 like the fact that no stains are applied to this floor, revealing natural tones and grain character of the Hickory. It's incredibly durable, perfect for pet owners, a great value and goes with any decor from classic to contemporary."

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - John H

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week

Name- John Housley· simpleFLOORS North Hollywood, CA

Favorite Flooring Product- Hardwood, 3/4" solid

Collection- Reclamation Plank

Wood Species- Acacia

Color/Name- Sable

Qualities/Specs-

Thickness: 3/4"
Width: 7.87"
Length: 72"

I go over: Both Concrete or Wooden subfloors
I can be: Floated or Nailed down
I am: Solid Hardwood

Use: Residential/Commercial

Wood species: Acacia
Janka hardness rating: 2400

Tongue & groove type: Precision milled 4 sided tongue and groove

Edge design: Micro-Beveled

Finish: German Klumpp brand Aluminum Oxide

Gloss level: Satin/Matte

Construction: Hand-rubbed stains and charcoal washed grainInstallation rating: Easy

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 the rich tones and the color variation. This floor is a big hit with our customers, too!"

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week - Debbie

Favorite Flooring Flavor of the Week

Name- Debbie from Sacramento simpleFLOORS

Favorite Flooring Product - Hardwood, Engineered

Collection- Old World Chisel

Wood Species- Acacia

Color/Name- Roasted Almond

Specs
Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 4 3/4"
Length: Random
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: Acacia
Janka hardness rating: 2400
Surface design: Hand-scraped
Hand-scraped technique: Chisel Impact
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: Australia, Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
Maintenance level: Easy
Installation rating: Easy
Structural placement: Above, Below and on Grade
Radiant heat: Yes
Warranty: 25 year wear warranty/lifetime structural

Why is this flooring my favorite?Most of us have a selection of different wood cabinets and wood furniture pieces in our homes, making sure that you have the right wood floor can be tricky. Flooring that encompasses multiple colors and grains can help bring a homes decorating style together. This floor makes decorating around existing home furnishings... simple!

Families Fight Over Flooring

Families Fight Over Flooring
I had an interesting experience the other day where two families I had been helping from earlier in the week came in approximately the same time to make their final flooring decision. Both of them were debating among themselves, and I was going back and forth between them answering questions and checking stock for them. Then one of them told me they had decided and were ready to purchase the Passport 2 Smoked Almond. I said ok, and then turned to the other couple, letting them know that they would have to wait a few weeks if they also wanted the Smoked Almond, as the other couple was ready to buy! As I wrote up the order for couple #1 he whispered about couple #2 "you snooze, you lose".

What it got me thinking about is that I sell a much higher percentage of my personal favorites than the other colors in a collection - and if my favorites were the same as other simpleFLOORS team members. After taking a brief poll, here are some other employee favorites!

3/4" Hardwood (*3/4" and hand-scraped)
*Any Reclamation Plank (Stephen, Sherin)
*Indian Red Reclamation (Ryan, Kristina)
*Prairie Acacia Reclamation (Charlie)
*Sable Reclamation (Chace, Rick, Tommy, Cece)
Amber Blaze (Len)
Brazilian Cherry (Shannon)
Brazilian Walnut (Debbie, Lesley, Cece, Dave)
English Saddle Acacia (Tommy, Jason)
Smoked Almond Acacia (Julie, Lesley, Lidia, Len, Tammi, Sherin, Reneelyn)
Tigerwood (Charlie, Kristina)

Link to Top Favorite 3/4" solid - Smoked Almond Acacia
http://www.simplefloors.com/products/Exotics-Flooring/Passport-Collection-2/Smoked-Almond/flooring727.aspx
Second mention - any of the Reclamation Plank
http://www.simplefloors.com/products/Hand-Scraped-Flooring/Reclamation-Plank/collection21.aspx

Bamboo
ANY Strand (Lidia, Len, Reneelyn)
Burnt Mocha (Debbie)
Strand Bora (Chace, Rick, Tommy, Tammi)
Strand Carbonized (Julie, Shannon, Lesley, Cece, Jason)
Strand Natural (Dave)
Zebrano Charred (Ryan, Stephen, Charlie, Kristina)

Link to Top Favorite Bamboo - Strand, Strand, Strand
http://www.simplefloors.com/products/Bamboo-Flooring/Nature-Strand-Woven/collection39.aspx
Cork - (sorry I forgot to put this on my poll, so only a few people gave their opinion)Cobblestone (Debbie)
Durango or Harmony(Cece)

Hand-scraped
Acacia Old World Chisel(Christian)
Any Old World Chisel (Julie, Sherin, Reneelyn)
Brazilian Teak Vintage Couture (Tammi)
Golden Topaz Old World Chisel (Dave)
Hickory Old World Chisel (Lesley)
Lapacho Vintage Couture (Stephen, Lidia)
Machu Pichu Old World Chisel (Jason)
Natural African Hickory Old World Chisel (Lesley, Cece)
Natural African Walnut Vintage Couture (Debbie)
Roasted Almond Old World Chisel (Chace, Ryan, Rick, Mallery)
True Teak Vintage Couture (Shannon)

Link to Top Favorite Hand-scraped - Roasted Almond Old World Chisel
http://www.simplefloors.com/products/Exotics-Flooring/Old-World-Chisel/Roasted-Almond/flooring752.aspx

Laminate
Aged Hickory True Timber (Stephen, Rick, Len, Reneelyn)
ANY Masterpiece (Lidia)
Calladium Block Genva-Loc (Julie)
Cedar Masterpiece (Lesley, Cece)
Cinnamon Genva-Loc (Len)
Fedora Masterpiece (Chace)
Purple Heart True Timber (Ryan, Tommy, Charlie, Kristina, Jason)
Santos Mahogany True Timber (Shannon)
Varnished Walnut Masterpiece (Debbie, Tammi)

Link to Top Favorite Laminate - Purple Heart True Timber
http://www.simplefloors.com/products/Laminate-Flooring/True-Timber-Premium-Laminate/Purple-Heart/flooring809.aspx

In case you are interested - both couple #1 and couple #2 purchased their beautiful new floors from simpleFLOORS that day :)