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Does anyone not love wood floors? They're elegant with natural beauty and many benefits, including versatility, easy-care, and value-adding real estate.There are many species from which to choose. However, three stand out as the biggest favorites in our area and are available in either the solid or ...

One of your most significant decisions will be the grain when selecting your hardwood floors. The simple answer is to look for a closed-grain, but you also need to consider the overall picture. Visuals begin with speciesWhite oak could be just what you're looking for. It has a tight, closed grain ...

White hardwood flooring is one of the most popular options for creating an open, airy feeling with a calm, uncluttered look. Your choices will be whitewashed wood floors or light woods like white oak, red oak, or hickory.  There is a naturally white wood called Holly. It's not suitable for floors, ...

Hardwood flooring gives any space warmth, charm, and elegance. It's an attractive investment for your home, especially on an open and visible stairway. The return on investment is terrific, and they will make a fantastic first impression!Ideal for high traffic areasStairs are considered one of the ...

Unusual hardwood layouts are now trending. Of course, everyone knows the square-block parquet patterns of the 1960s and 70s. Still, this time you'll see everything from herringbone and chevron designs to basketweaves, random widths, diagonals, and horizontal patterns.Whether solid or engineered, ...

When most people think of red hardwood flooring, minds seem to turn towards the dramatic wood like the blazing Brazilian cherry, Bloodwood, or Chakte Kok. However, a red floor can also be subtle, as in some of our domestic species found right here in the Cherokee Floor Covering inventory.When ...

Wood floors add warmth and charm to any room. Hands down, oak is the most popular domestic hardwood. However, that doesn't mean you should dismiss the others, such as hickory, maple, and walnut, all of which you'll find right here in our hardwood flooring showroom.Why oak is kingOak hardwood ...

While this might seem like the ideal way to deep clean your hardwood floors, steam cleaners are generally not recommended. Even when the label reads as “Ideal for hardwood,” you should proceed with caution.At Cherokee Floor Covering, we're wood flooring experts in quality products, superior ...

As you embark on your new flooring experience, you're sure to envision the best results with the best products and services, and you might be closer to that end than you think. You can read along with today's post to learn more about your options for both materials and services.When you need the ...

No one can ever doubt the visual appeal of wood floors. Whether solid or engineered hardwood, they add charm and warmth and come with many benefits, including versatility, long lifespan, and property value-adding.There are many factors you need to consider, and one of them is the layout of your new ...