Pine Flooring

Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com

by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com

Q: I recently saw a floor that had the appearance of a school house floor. I was told it was white pine. I loved the look of the wood. Would you recommend I install it in my Creole cottage?

A: Many flooring companies carry the floor you have described. My shop has a product made from distressed or recycled lumber.

Most of these floors are prefinished at the factory. They are assembled on a plywood type core to help control expansion and contraction.

All wood floors will scratch and dent, so don't expect it to be very durable. Old yellow pine will be harder than new fir or pine floors. The costs will equal or exceed traditional oak flooring.

Good luck and happy shopping!

This information is brought to you by John Fuchs, Senior Carpet Inspector and Floor Consultant of Carpet Warehouse in Rancho Cordova, CA.

To locate professionals to give you estimates on installing that for you, please visit ServiceMagic.com, type "Install Wood Flooring" into the search box. Submit a service request explaining what you want in the additional details box so we can match your with the ideal service professionals in your area.

Best Regards,

Kathy Maynard

-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic