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Major Nikon

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7. Here's a couple of other things

Reply to Adsos Letter (Reply #6)

Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:28 PM

Jun 2012

The aluminum oxide finish that some floors have is much more durable than what can be done on-site. A good aluminum oxide finish should not need refinishing for decades.

If you do go with bamboo, go with a reputable brand. I've heard some of what is being imported uses faster growth bamboo, which isn't as hard. Make sure they list the Janka hardness rating.

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I've posted about engineered hardwood floors before, but now that I'm setting in to do it... [View all] Adsos Letter Jun 2012 OP

You generally get what you pay for randr Jun 2012 #1

Thanks. Someone suggested Lumber Liquidators to me a few weeks ago. Adsos Letter Jun 2012 #2

I wonder if you could buy direct from a mill? Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #3

I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Adsos Letter Jun 2012 #4

I had a great experience with Lumber Liquidators. ohheckyeah Jun 2012 #8

Thanks for sharing a positive experience. Adsos Letter Jun 2012 #9

Not really. ohheckyeah Jun 2012 #10

I did a lot of research on engineered flooring materials several years ago Major Nikon Jun 2012 #5

Thanks Major Nikon. My wife likes the fact that bamboo is an easily renewable resource. Adsos Letter Jun 2012 #6

Here's a couple of other things Major Nikon Jun 2012 #7