Oftentimes the milling of American hardwood floors leaves something to be desired. If you want less creaking and a superior furniture finish, consider our two favorite Canadian hardwood brands: Lauzon and Mercier.
I know it sounds unpatriotic, but we're finding that American hardwood floors are inferior to the woods that we're getting out of Canada. The difference is in the quality of the milling and how the boards fit together. Unfortunately, with a lot of American mills, we're finding we're getting pieces that don't go together well.
What does this mean? With a lot of USA hardwood floors, you might get creaking and separation.
At Island Carpet, we have two premiere Canadian lines: Lauzon and Mercier. The boards fit together beautifully and also feature a furniture finish.
If you have any questions about hardwood flooring, give us a call at 401-214-0285 or visit our showroom. We serve customers throughout Rhode Island and southeastern New England, including Newport, Middletown, Jamestown, Portsmouth, Bristol and more.
About Ken: Ken Fain is the co-owner of Island Carpet in Middletown, RI and a floorcovering veteran of more than 40 years. His popular 'Ask Ken' video series answers common flooring questions on a variety of topics. It has reached more than 100,000 viewers on both YouTube and Facebook.
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