What is End Grain Flooring?
End Grain Flooring If you’re looking for an unusual way to make your custom wood flooring stand out, you can’t go wrong with end grain flooring. In this post, we’ll take a look at this special type of wood, learn who makes end grain flooring, and discover whether this is the right option for your […]
Installation Tips for Wood Flooring
Top Tips for Installing Wood Floors At Cochran’s Lumber, we are premier wood floor suppliers who can also provide expert guidance on installing your wood floors, whether you’re putting in our Truewood™ engineered flooring or our pre-finished solid wood flooring. We’ll help you select the right amount, give you pointers on everything from sub-flooring issues […]
Solid vs. Faux Wood Beams: Which is Right for Your Home?
Which Beams are Best? Wood beams can add charm and character to any room. But when it comes to choosing between solid and faux wood beams, many homeowners find themselves unsure. At Cochran’s Lumber, we’re here to help you make the best choice for your home. In this post, we’ll try to answer some of […]
Choosing the Right Flooring
Renovating your home is a chance to express your creativity and watch your dreams come to life, and if your plans include a flooring upgrade, choose floors that gleam with depth, richness and beauty. At Cochran’s Lumber we provide wood flooring options that are custom pre-finished to give you the exact look and feel you […]
Types of Wood for Flooring
American at Heart Many people think of exotic woods when they consider flooring for their home, but in truth, some of the most beautiful, character-rich and durable wood flooring comes from trees grown right here in America. These are the classic American hardwood species that we at Cochran’s have a particular fondness for, and when […]
Roots of Rustic Interior Design
Rustic Roots Rustic design is a warm, relaxed style that also combines beautifully with other styles. Whether your taste runs to modern, industrial, farmhouse or primitive, rustic design elements can be incorporated into all of these for a touch of warmth and character. Inspired by Nature In this post we’ll look at the roots of […]
Elements of Custom Wood Stairs
Your New Wood Stairs If you’re designing or renovating your home, use the stairways to add elements of custom appeal and flair. Stairs are not just for getting from one floor the next; a beautiful stairway is a dramatic centerpiece that will set the tone for your whole house. You can use a finish that […]
Where Does Flooring Wood Come From?
Wood Floor Sources Many people are surprised to learn that hardwood is considered the most environmentally friendly type of flooring. Wood manufacturing uses few chemicals, creates almost no toxic vapors, and relies on a system of tree farming that guarantees long-lasting sustainability. Renewable Resource In the United States, many hardwood tree farms harvest in a […]
5 Reasons to Choose Solid Wood Flooring
Why Solid Wood Flooring? If you’re thinking about flooring options for your home, there’s no doubt you’ve considered hardwood flooring. It’s a natural fit for any home, and offers an array of benefits that few other flooring types can. Following are 5 Reasons to Choose Solid Wood Flooring. Wood flooring now comes in many different colors, […]
Applications of Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed Wood From the aesthetic value to the cost implications, there are various reasons as to why reclaimed wood features are currently quite popular. As it stands, it seems like the surge in demand is set to continue. You might be wondering how best to integrate the use of reclaimed timber with your existing features. […]
Radiant Heat and Hardwood Flooring
Hardwoods and Heat If you’re concerned about using radiant heat with your reclaimed wood floors, there’s nothing to worry about. This type of heating system is ideal for hardwood flooring and the combination will make your home warm and comfortable as well as beautiful. Imagine never having to change the thermostat, wait for the heat […]
What is Barn Siding
Giving New Life to Old Wood The Belly Love Brewery is making its mark as a local craft alehouse. It’s also making a strong style statement with a beautifully designed space that incorporates reclaimed barn wood. Let’s talk about the question – what is barn siding? The wood gleams with the blend of colors, sheen […]
Custom Engineered Flooring
Engineered Flooring Cochran’s Lumber & Millwork has a history of adopting cutting edge technology to serve its clients with beautiful wood flooring. While new equipment is essential in order to manage the manufacturing cycle, the value of the individual craftsman is key to creating the custom engineered flooring with the finishes our clients desire. Wood […]
Solid vs Engineered Wood Flooring
Wood Flooring Options When it comes to hardwood flooring, there are two types: solid and engineered. Each has its own advantages, disadvantages, and idiosyncrasies. Choosing which is right for you involves a decision based on many factors, including price, the climate where you live and style. Whether you choose solid or engineered flooring, either is […]
Engineered Wood: A Sustainable Choice
Sustainable Flooring Choice Engineered wood is used to make everything from timbers to flooring and is touted as a sustainable alternative to solid hardwood. Knowing what sets this material apart from other man-made products can help you decide whether engineered wood flooring is right for your home. What is Engineered Wood? Sometimes called composite wood, […]
Types of Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring If you are considering wood flooring for a renovation or new construction, these are some of the top choices and their benefits. Here are 3 types of hardwood flooring to consider. Heart Pine When settlers moved westward, they discovered heart pine. The trees grew as high as 150 feet tall and were about […]
Going Green with Hardwood Flooring
Going Green with Hardwood Flooring When you’re building a new home or redoing the floors in your existing space, the option to go green is alluring. We’re not talking about the color of your floors; we’re referring to selecting eco-friendly flooring materials. With more people focusing on reducing their environmental impact, it makes sense that […]
Caring for Hardwood Floors
Homeowners, builders and designers gravitate to Houzz for creative ideas on interior and exterior design. Here is a great article about caring for your hardwood floors. Wood floors are some of the hardest-working parts of our home. They endure our constant traipsing, and sometimes we do the unthinkable: We stride on them with our stiletto […]
Hardwood Flooring Holiday Tips
Hardwood Flooring So we have made it through Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, and this morning, as our office was decorating our little Christmas tree, I couldn’t help but begin considering my list of gifts for friends and family this year. Here are some hardwood flooring holiday tips. Wood Flooring Tips What better way to […]
Sanctified Reclaimed Flooring
Reclaimed Flooring Whenever we reclaim an old structure, we like to think that we are saving it for a “higher calling”. It just so happens the process is working in reverse for once. Built in 1896, the Husband United Methodist Church of Husband PA has seen a lot of God’s grace, so why shouldn’t the […]