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Beautiful Jatoba Hardwood Flooring | A Natural Flooring Solution

Beautiful Jatoba Hardwood Flooring | A Natural Flooring Solution

Why Hardwood Floors Are Still A Good Investment

1) Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of quality

Hardwood floors have decorated some of the most exclusive mansions and estates in history and still exudes a feeling of permanence and classic quality compared to manufactured floors.

2) Hardwood floors are natural

Hardwood floors bring the natural outdoors inside, and do not contain man-made chemicals in the wood itself. Homeowners with exclusive design tastes will tend to gravitate towards the quality and natural feel of hardwood floors - there is just something about the feel and look of them that cannot be duplicated in a factory.

3) Hardwood flooring adds value to your home

Installing solid hardwood flooring in your home is a true investment that will retain its value. In many cases, installing hardwood floors with generate a return on investment that exceeds the initial cost of installation.

4) Real hardwood colors will never go out of style

There is a timeless quality about the natural color of hardwoods that will ensure your house never becomes outdated because of its flooring. Recent advancements in laminate flooring have allowed consumers to pick from a multitude of design styles and colors - unfortunately some of these may become outdated and fall out of favor.

5) Hardwood flooring sounds better

If you've ever walked over a floating laminate flooring system you'll hear a muffled echo sound, which is one of the few downsides of laminate floor systems. With proper installation of solid hardwood floors, you will not have this distracting hollow noise. Hollow sounds and vibrations are not an issue with hardwood floors - and this is actually one of the "good feelings" people can literally sense with real hardwood floors.

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October Contest Winner

Congratulations to our latest contest winner, Chris & Monica F. of Fenton, MO. Just for sending back their survey card they were entered into our monthly contest to win $50 in restaurant gift certificates, and their name was drawn as the lucky October winner! If you are in need of flooring just check us out at http://www.jatcwoodfloors.com.

May 2012 Survey Winner!

Congratulations to our May survey winner, Steve B. of Fenton Missouri was drawn as our most recent winner! Just for returning his survey card, Steve has received $50 worth of restaurant gift certificates, thank you for your response Steve and bon appetite!

What Makes Hardwood Floor A Good Catch

A gleaming hardwood floor is so beautiful to behold. Beyond the aesthetics, hardwood floors increase value to the home, has versatility in home decorating and has health benefits. Hardwood floors come in a variety of styles.

Quality hardwood flooring increases the value of a home. The durability of hardwood has improved due to advances in technology processes. A recent survey for the National Wood Flooring Association asked real estate agents their opinions regarding flooring styles. Real estate agents state that houses with hardwood floors sell faster. New home buyers prefer the look and ease of hardwoods. They are also sold at higher prices than homes with other types of floor covering.

Hardwood floor may be easily looked at as a country theme material. Well, no longer. Hardwood looks just as good in modern designed homes and can even be used in other rooms of the house (even in the kitchen!) besides the usual living room and dining room. It's so flexible to match with any home decors and furnishings. Hardwood of course looks flawless when paired with wood or natural made furniture, but hardwood complements other kinds too. The contrast with more contemporary things only adds to the appeal the room acquires.

Hardwood floor covering is easy to take care. Only minimal care is needed to preserve the splendor of these floors. The simplest way to clean sealed hardwood floors is to first remove all dirt and dust either using a broom or a lightweight vacuum cleaner. Then simply mop using water, rinse and repeat. If using a floor cleaner, pick one that is neutral. As they age, tones deepen and grain patterns surface.

There are health benefits associated with hardwood floor. Dust and other irritants are trapped in carpeting and the grout of ceramic tiles. Over a period of time, these irritants can cause problems for those suffering with allergies. Hardwood floors can ideal for those dealing with indoor allergies. Additionally, chemicals that are used to clean carpeting can be potential harmful. You will never go wrong with a hardwood floor.

Survey Winner!

Congratulations to this months's winner of the $50 gift certificate, Rick S. of University City. Rick will receive $50 in restaurant gift certificates to enjoy!

Drawing Winner

Congratulations to Ron M. of Clover Bottom Missouri, his name was drawn as this months winner of $50 in restaurant gift certificates. Enjoy Ron and thank you again for returning your survey card.

Spring

  Spring is less than a month away and tax season is here. Why not use that tax return as an investment? Your home is the biggest investment monetarily you will make. Improving on that investment is a way to make that tax return continue to pay off. Maybe you have some wood flooring that has been looking a little haggard and could use a re-finishing, or maybe you have been dreaming of having some wood flooring installed, we want to help you make that dream come true. If carpet is your thing, we have Bliss by Beaulieu containing Magic Fresh and Silver Release.

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Contest Winner

Congratulations to Melody H. of Chesterfield! She is our January winner of $50 worth of restaurant gift certificates.

Some Wood Flooring Facts

Benefits of Wood Floors
No other flooring offers the warmth, beauty, and value of wood. Wood flooring enhances the décor of any room, and provides timeless beauty that will increase in value throughout the years. In fact, in a national survey of real estate agents, 90 percent said that houses with wood flooring sell faster and for higher prices than houses without wood floors. That’s money in your pocket!
Ease of Maintenance
Maintenance of today’s wood floors is easy! New technology in stains and finishes call for regular cleaning that takes little more than sweeping and/or vacuuming, with occasional use of a professional wood floor cleaning product. You will want to use a cleaning product recommended by your flooring manufacturer, installer, or other wood flooring professional. This will ensure that you use the proper cleaner for your type of flooring and finish.

For more maintenance tips, check out the NWFA’s Wood Floor Maintenance section.
Ecological
Wood floors are ecologically friendly. Since it is a natural resource, wood is both renewable and recyclable. Many of yesteryear’s old wood ships , warehouses, barns, and other structures often find a second life in wood flooring. And, because wood does not collect dust and other allergens, many leading health associations agree that wood floors are the perfect choice for a healthy home.

Affordable
Today’s wood floors are affordable. Over time, wood floors maintain their value. When other flooring options are looking tired and worn out, wood floors will still look beautiful and timeless.

Variety
Wood floors have come a long way in the past few years. Today, there are more styles, colors and species of wood flooring available than ever before. Whether you’re looking for traditional Oak, rustic Pine, exotic Wenge or trendy Bamboo, you’re sure to find a color and style to fit your décor.

Wood Flooring and The Environment

Environmental Benefits of Wood Floors
Wood flooring is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available. The trees used to make wood floors are produced in a factory called a forest by a renewable source of energy called the sun. Sustainable forest management makes it possible to harvest wood without any serious impact on the environment, because trees are a renewable resource that can be replaced time and time again.

Check out the environmental facts about wood floors:

• Average annual net growth for hardwoods is greater than average annual removals (Source: US Department of Agriculture Forest Service)
• Indoor air quality if better with wood floors (Source: US Environmental Protection Agency)
• Wood is a carbon neutral product that produces oxygen during its growth cycle and stores carbon during its service life (Source: University of Wisconsin Wood Products Program Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis)
• Wood floors use less water and energy to produce that other flooring options (Source: University of Wisconsin Wood Products Program Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis)
• At the end of its service life, wood flooring can be burned as fuel or recycled (Source: University of Wisconsin Wood Products Program Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis)
• Wood floors last hundreds of years, so won’t need to be replaced as often as other flooring options (Source: National Association of Home Builders)
• While it takes most hardwood trees 40-60 years to mature, the inventory planted today won’t be needed for 100-plus years (Source: National Wood Flooring Association)

You can learn more about the environmental benefits of wood floors by downloading a copy of the University of Wisconsin Wood Products Program Solid Wood Flooring Life Cycle Analysis