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Cherokee Floor Covering has a hardwood flooring showroom in Woodstock, Georgia. We carry a wide variety of unfinished and prefinished solid wood flooring and engineered wood planks that have a plywood base and hardwood surface. The flooring is available in many hardwood species, and some of these ...

No, and to understand why not, you need to know just what a transition strip is. In a different world, you'd have the same flooring throughout the house. It would flow smoothly and without seams, but since every room has its priorities and challenges, it's just not possible to do so. If the ...

When it comes to hardwood flooring, the hardness of your chosen species can mean a great deal to the overall lifespan of your materials. If you have an active and busy lifestyle, you'll need one of the harder options to enjoy the full extent of these woods.But how is the hardness measured in ...

Tongue and groove are associated with solid hardwood because that is part of the installation process. With tongue and groove, the boards are fitted together to create a tight seam. One side of the board has a protruding ridge (tongue) that runs its entire length. The other side has a groove that ...

Engineered hardwood flooring is another version of hardwood.  The only difference between that and solid is that it has different construction, making it more stable and better able to handle water. It is now taking a major share of the wood flooring industry because it appeals to people who want ...

If you opt for natural wood flooring, you have a color selection that ranges from light to dark. Add paints and stains to the 'mix' and color possibilities are endless. You can also add texture to the boards for additional visual appeal. Wirebrushed, distressed, and hand-scraped textures are ...

Gray hardwood flooring is trending, and the popularity is thought to last for at least 15 years.  They are especially popular if you want a farmhouse, any rustic or barn door style. Gray is available in light, medium, and dark tones; a popular look is a gray shade mixed in with a little beige, ...

Now, that is a great question, but we can only do it partial justice here. To get a better idea of the available different types of hardwood, you have to come by our showroom, because at Cherokee Floor Covering, our sales staff would rather show you than tell you about the various kinds of hardwood ...

No.  As long as the primary colors coordinate, they can become accents to highlight each other. For example, imagine your dining room with a light-colored buffet/hutch with espresso hardwood floors, or a mahogany table with light wood floors.The wood undertones in the room do need to match; they’re ...

If you have hardwood flooring, but that’s not your wall to wall floor covering through the home, you might also be considering carpet floors in another area. To ensure the very best décor scheme, matching the carpet color with your hardwood is a great idea. And we’re going to help you figure out ...