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Oklahoma Flooding: Saving Your Hardwood Floors from Flood Waters

In the wake of the recent heavy rains and severe weather in the Tulsa area, the Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they will be releasing even excess water from the Keystone Dam starting Wednesday, May 22. This means[...]

Parquet Flooring: A “Retro” Look Makes a Comeback

There was a time when you’d be hard-pressed to find a home without parquet flooring somewhere inside it. During the 1950s and 60s, these stylish patterned wood floors were all the rage–a perfect accompaniment to the mid-century modern look. As[...]

Will Installing Wood Floors Help Me Sell My Home?

Spring and summer are “peak season” for the housing market. It’s the time of year when home buyers are actively looking, and sellers are likely to get the best price. If you’re planning to list your home for sale this[...]

4 Reasons Why Spring May Be the Best Time for Replacing Hardwood Floors

This week marks the official start of spring—and, for that matter, the unofficial start of home improvement season. As the temperatures begin warming up, you may be thinking about doing some remodeling or upgrades to your home. If you’ve been[...]

Visit Renaissance at the 2019 Tulsa Home & Garden Show

It’s here again—the largest home and garden expo in Oklahoma. If you’re planning to visit the 2019 Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show between March 7-10—and you definitely should—be sure to come visit Renaissance Hardwood Floors at Booth 1243. Held[...]

High-heeled shoes can damage wood floors.

8 Ways You’re (Probably) Ruining Your Wood Floors

It’s little wonder that hardwood floors have been used in our homes for centuries. Wood floors are natural, durable and timeless, and with proper care, they can last for generations. Unfortunately, we can also be our floors’ worst enemies, causing[...]

Should You Consider Hand Scraped Wood Floors?

If you keep up with design and remodeling trends in any way, you’ve probably heard about the rising popularity of hand scraped wood floors. Indeed, hand scraping is rapidly becoming one of the dominant trends in home design these days.[...]

Winter Sand and Salt: Protecting Your Wood Floors

Having already had our first tastes of winter weather here in Tulsa, it looks like Green Country is set for a chilly winter season. When ice and snow become a problem, the sand and salt we use to clear the[...]

How Often Should Hardwood Floors Be Refinished?

With proper care, a well-built hardwood floor can last a lifetime, even generations. But over time, the wood inevitably starts showing signs of wear and age. Scratches accumulate, uneven coloring may occur (especially in areas where the floors are exposed[...]

Hardwood Flooring Color Trends for 2019

With only a couple of months left in 2018 (where does the time go?), it’s a time not only for looking back but also looking forward. Décor and home design trends may change more slowly than say, seasonal clothes fashions,[...]