http://kellogghardwoods.com/blog Wide plank, hardwood floors, wood floors Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:22:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After you have chosen which species of wood to use for your wide plank flooring, it's time to think about the stain and finish. Unless you have the necessary tools, and the all-important experience, it's best to have your flooring installer handle the staining and finishing as well. People sometimes ... http://kellogghardwoods.com/blog/2010/07/26/how-to-stain-and-finish-your-wide-plank-wood-floor/ Yes, this blog is about wood flooring, especially custom wide plank flooring. But if you're considering installing new hardwood flooring, chances are you're not thinking about it in a vacuum. Most remodeling or new construction flooring projects are probably undertaken in tandem with some level of related decorating or home ... http://kellogghardwoods.com/blog/2010/04/22/ten-super-interior-design-sites/ There is really little or no difference in caring for wide plank floors versus ordinary hardwood floors. Here are some "Do's" and "Don'ts" that should keep your wood floors looking beautiful, year after year. DO: Sweep your floor regularly, either with a soft bristle broom, or vacuum it with a soft floor ... http://kellogghardwoods.com/blog/2010/03/26/taking-care-of-your-wide-plank-floor/ There are lots of  excellent websites where you can find good information if you are thinking about purchasing and installing wide plank flooring.  For this post, we have sorted the useful resources into three categories (we'll cover more categories in future posts). About the wood that is used for plank flooring Wide ... http://kellogghardwoods.com/blog/2010/01/27/wide-plank-flooring-resources/