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Custom Wood Floors
Wood flooring can be
enhanced with something as simple as a strip border around the perimeter of the room or as
ornate as a coat of arms in a foyer or a great room.
Custom designs can give a
homeowner a "one-of-a-kind" floor and are a wonderful way to put a splash of
personality and individual character in a home.
Mixed
Media - By combining wood with several different media such as slate, stone,
marble, metal or ceramic tile, floor designs and patterns come to life. Adding detail with
paint is another alternative. Designs properly applied will enhance and differentiate any
wood floor. Use a solid gloss or semi-gloss paint to make stripes, checkerboards,
stenciled borders or even flower or animal scenes. The paint must be compatible with the
finish and the floor must have two coats of finish over the paint.
Mixing
Species - Mixing wood species is another way to create contrast in wood
flooring. Oak is not the only wood type being used today. Maple, birch, walnut, Brazilian
cherry, mahogany, ash and many other species offer unique grain and color specs.
Affordable
Custom Floors - A floor refinisher can use different wood stains to create
fool-the-eye inlays, pinstripes or borders. A simple brass inlay around a fire place is a
cost-effective way to add that value-added touch. Or ready-to-lay, prefabricated wood
tiles with medallions, star bursts and elaborate borders are available through wood
flooring dealers. These pre-fabricated tiles allow homeowners to mix and match to create
their own patterns and designs.
Information
Provided by the National Wood Flooring Association |
