Cochrans Lumber
Home & Design Trends 2021
Home and Design Trends for 2021 I think we can all agree that 2020 was a year to remember. For many of us, Spring 2020 turned our world upside down. Almost overnight, we found ourselves spending more and more time at home, both for work and for pleasure. And for even more of us, we […]
Customize Wood Floors with Texture and Color
Incorporating Texture Into Floors Did you know that adding a texture to a Cochran’s floor can change both the style and the color of the flooring? Here is a brief overview of the types of texture that Cochran’s Lumber offers to its customer. Now the question becomes, which one will you pick? Circle Saw Kerf […]
Wood Floor Patterns
Wood Flooring Pattern Design Why not add a pattern to your next wood flooring project? Over the years, our floors have been laid in many unique designs and patterns. Here are a couple of examples of how our clients have turned open concept spaces into beautiful distinctive “rooms” with custom herringbone, end grain, compass, and […]
Wood Floors and Color Options
What’s Your Favorite Color? One of my family’s favorite Christmas time movies, (or anytime really) is Buddy, a story about a candy-loving Elf who comes down from the North Pole to find his real father. One of the many famous lines from the movie is when Buddy answers the phone and says, “Buddy the Elf! […]
Hardwood Floors and Humidity
Hardwoods and Humidity Humidity can play a major role in how well your flooring looks over the years. For both solid and engineered wood floors, Cochran’s recommends keeping the levels in your home or office between 35% and 55%. If humidity levels drop below 35% it can cause your wood to dry out, resulting in splintering […]
Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring
Wood Flooring Options When it comes to choosing hardwood flooring, factors such as subflooring and environmental changes can come into play. All of Cochran’s American Heritage or Reclaimed Flooring is available in both solid and engineered flooring. Solid Wood Flooring Solid flooring is just like it sounds. It is a solid piece of wood from […]
Pros and Cons of Urethane and Oil Finishes
Urethane and Oil Finishes – Wood Flooring Cochran’s uses two different types of finishes when pre-finishing our flooring. When choosing what finish would be the best fit for your needs, the best decision will be made by considering how the floor will be used, maintained and cleaned. Urethane Finishing Urethane finishing protects the wood by […]
Milling Through the Different Cuts of Flooring
From Logs to Planks – How Wood Flooring Cuts Not all flooring is cut the same. When planks are cut from logs, there are several ways in which it can be done. When the log is cut straight through, it is called Live Sawn. This allows for unique grain patterns and high amounts of character […]
Expansion & Recognition at Cochran’s
Growing Team and Acknowledgement For our February Inspirations newsletter, Cochran’s Lumber is thrilled to introduce to our loyal clientele the newest member of our sales team, Andy Evans. Also, thanks to our many followers on Houzz®, Cochran’s Lumber was recently awarded the “Best of Design 2019”! ________________________________________________________________ Welcome Andy Evans! Please join us in welcoming […]
Wood Grades Explained
Grades of Wood for Flooring The grade is a way to classify wood planks according to knots, color variation, surface holes, and other character and milling marks. Grading refers only to the visual aspect of wood and is not a measure of quality. Generally speaking, Cochran’s Lumber offers three main grades of flooring. When considering […]
Custom Flooring & Finishes
Finishes, Floors and More When it comes to selecting wood flooring with Cochran’s Lumber, our clients benefit from generations of craftsmanship. We combine the best of reclaimed and new wood sources with our customized finishes to deliver a unique floor for any room in your home or office. ____________________________________________________________________________ Desert Hickory Wood Floors What better way […]
Custom Finish and Design
The Versatility of Wood Flooring In this months issue of Inspirations, we highlight a few of our recent favorite applications of Cochran’s product, all shown on our Live Sawn White Oak. After forty years in the wood flooring business, we know that none of our wonderful floors could be fully appreciated without skilled installation partners. […]