Long Leaf Pine Flooring
What is Southern Longleaf Pine? At Cochran’s, we value all the great American woods, and the southern longleaf pine is certainly one of the greatest. In this post, we’ll take a look at what this wood is and how you can use it to create unique and beautiful flooring. A Noble History Longleaf pines once […]
Textures for Wood Floors
What are some Types of Wood Floor Textures? Once you’ve selected the type of wood you’d like to use in your flooring, the next step in achieving the perfect look is to choose your finish. At Cochran’s, we produce a wide array of handcrafted textures. In this post, we will share about four wood finishing […]
3 Reasons for Pre-finished Wood Flooring
Consider Pre-Finished Wood Flooring Time is money, and professionals in the construction industry contend with solving schedule conflicts for all manner of reasons. As a project enters the finishing stages with the installation of flooring – it is good to know that choosing pre-finished flooring can provide some relief. Here are three strong reasons to depend […]
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 […]
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 […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochran’s Lumber August Newsletter
For our August Newsletter – INSPIRATIONS, Cochran’s Lumber was delighted to sit down with George Massie, owner and manager of Hampton and Massie Construction, LLC. We are proud to feature Hampton & Massie’s Rivers Bend home and their use of our rustic flooring and beams. In addition, we also highlight a Rehoboth Beach home that […]
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 […]
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, […]
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has great taste!
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has great taste! I don’t often get the chance to plug one of our customers, but my visit down to Richmond VA, to a new and rising star in the boutique beer world, was a real treat. Located in a historic warehouse just outside of the heart of Richmond, Hardywood Park […]