aeneid_IHB
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I am curious to know why most of the hardwood flooring options are always/almost always glossy. What about natural finish/color like in Europe? Herringbone pattern?
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GraceOMalley_IHB
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[quote author="aeneid" date=1251148704]I am curious to know why most of the hardwood flooring options are always/almost always glossy. What about natural finish/color like in Europe? Herringbone pattern?</blockquote>
In Europe do you mean houses built in the last 100 years or before? Because most of the houses I've been to in europe aren't necessarily as glossy as the wood floors here but they do have a finish on them, Id assume either linseed oil or beeswax. But who knows. I am sure there is more than one kind of finish/varnish/sealer.
In Europe do you mean houses built in the last 100 years or before? Because most of the houses I've been to in europe aren't necessarily as glossy as the wood floors here but they do have a finish on them, Id assume either linseed oil or beeswax. But who knows. I am sure there is more than one kind of finish/varnish/sealer.
IrvineRealtor_IHB
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[quote author="GraceOMalley" date=1251154885][quote author="aeneid" date=1251148704]I am curious to know why most of the hardwood flooring options are always/almost always glossy. What about natural finish/color like in Europe? Herringbone pattern?</blockquote>
In Europe do you mean houses built in the last 100 years or before? Because most of the houses I've been to in europe aren't necessarily as glossy as the wood floors here but they do have a finish on them, Id assume either linseed oil or beeswax. But who knows. I am sure there is more than one kind of finish/varnish/sealer.</blockquote>
Side note for beeswax... it is the best cleaner for the aluminum sliding doors/windows on the bottom rail. Will simultaneously stick to/remove all the funkiness that collects there, and lubricate the rail to keep it from seizing. Just a tip from grandma Deuce.
Good luck,
-IR2
In Europe do you mean houses built in the last 100 years or before? Because most of the houses I've been to in europe aren't necessarily as glossy as the wood floors here but they do have a finish on them, Id assume either linseed oil or beeswax. But who knows. I am sure there is more than one kind of finish/varnish/sealer.</blockquote>
Side note for beeswax... it is the best cleaner for the aluminum sliding doors/windows on the bottom rail. Will simultaneously stick to/remove all the funkiness that collects there, and lubricate the rail to keep it from seizing. Just a tip from grandma Deuce.
Good luck,
-IR2
aeneid_IHB
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Even today's apts in Paris or London can have those wood floors. What about those herringbone patterns?
bkshopr_IHB
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[quote author="IrvineRealtor" date=1251156540][quote author="GraceOMalley" date=1251154885][quote author="aeneid" date=1251148704]I am curious to know why most of the hardwood flooring options are always/almost always glossy. What about natural finish/color like in Europe? Herringbone pattern?</blockquote>
In Europe do you mean houses built in the last 100 years or before? Because most of the houses I've been to in europe aren't necessarily as glossy as the wood floors here but they do have a finish on them, Id assume either linseed oil or beeswax. But who knows. I am sure there is more than one kind of finish/varnish/sealer.</blockquote>
Side note for beeswax... it is the best cleaner for the aluminum sliding doors/windows on the bottom rail. Will simultaneously stick to/remove all the funkiness that collects there, and lubricate the rail to keep it from seizing. Just a tip from grandma Deuce.
Good luck,
-IR2</blockquote>
Did Grandma Deuce teach you this concept of a 6-pack ?
<img src="http://www.gingerpeople.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/g/i/ginger_beer_99001.png" alt="" />
In Europe do you mean houses built in the last 100 years or before? Because most of the houses I've been to in europe aren't necessarily as glossy as the wood floors here but they do have a finish on them, Id assume either linseed oil or beeswax. But who knows. I am sure there is more than one kind of finish/varnish/sealer.</blockquote>
Side note for beeswax... it is the best cleaner for the aluminum sliding doors/windows on the bottom rail. Will simultaneously stick to/remove all the funkiness that collects there, and lubricate the rail to keep it from seizing. Just a tip from grandma Deuce.
Good luck,
-IR2</blockquote>
Did Grandma Deuce teach you this concept of a 6-pack ?
<img src="http://www.gingerpeople.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/g/i/ginger_beer_99001.png" alt="" />