The Guide to Stable Wide Plank Flooring Through the Seasons
Why wide plank floors gap and cup, which species, cuts and construction stay most stable, and the humidity range that keeps seams tight all year.
Why wide plank floors gap and cup, which species, cuts and construction stay most stable, and the humidity range that keeps seams tight all year.
Wide plank wood floors work over radiant heat, solid or engineered. Which species and cuts are most stable, temperature limits, and how to set up the system.
Can wide plank wood flooring go on a concrete slab? Yes, with the right engineered plank. What to look for, how it’s installed, and what to test first.
We are incredibly proud to have our handcrafted flooring serve as the literal and visual foundation of this remarkable home, featured across a stunning double-page spread that leads directly into the magazine's extensive cover feature.
We are thrilled to announce that Vermont Plank Flooring is now the Official Headgear Sponsor for U.S. Cross Country Ski Team member and Vermont native, Ben Ogden.
Vermont Plank Flooring is thrilled to announce the official opening of our Satellite Office and Showroom in Bozeman, Montana!
We’d be thrilled to give you a tour of our solar-powered mill to see first-hand how we create the widest, longest, highest quality plank flooring.
When considering dogs and wood floors, not all wood species are not created equal – and the variability is far more nuanced than just the difference between softwood and hardwood.
It's true! We mill our flooring on the banks of the Connecticut River in Brattleboro, Vermont. Homeowners, businesses, and museums across the United States, Canada, and beyond have installed our custom-milled flooring and handmade stair parts
No matter the grade, all wood floors will have variations in both color and grain -- and -- not all species are available in all grades!
Keeping your wood floors looking great can feel like an epic battle against gravity. Gravity is the magnet that pulls every type of dirt, dust, grit, and dropped food item directly to your floor.
Cookies and milk, rhythm and blues, gin and tonic. Some things are inarguably perfect together. And some things are most definitely not: toothpaste and orange juice, Apple and Microsoft, or water and wood.
At Vermont Plank Flooring, we keep one eye on the future by creating floors meant to last generations. That’s important to us: durable products reduce the need for replacement
The finish you choose for your hardwood flooring has two dynamic implications. The first is aesthetic. What will the finish look like on your flooring? Or more pointedly, what effect will it have on the natural beauty
We understand that purchasing hardwood flooring can feel intimidating. It’s a sizable investment for something you will live with on a daily basis for many years to come. That‘s why at Vermont Plank Flooring
All hardwood flooring, even the most damage-resistant species, requires coats of protective finish. Without it, floors will quickly begin to show signs of wear and tear; scratches, nicks, dents, and color changes.
Is Vermont Plank Flooring’s pricing really lower than the competition? In a word, yes. To begin with, it’s important to understand who that competition is. In the world of hardwood flooring, we need to make a distinction between mass-produced
The shipment of your new hardwood flooring just arrived and you are understandably chomping at the bit to get it installed, as it is likely the final detail in your home build or renovation project.
You are building or upgrading your home and trying to be as green as you can. But, it’s a tough battle. Making ecologically sound choices requires a high wire act, balancing a variety of competing attributes.
Wood has been the go-to flooring material for centuries, and for good reason. Its natural beauty and relative durability makes it an easy choice. Unlike many alternative materials that are found in fairly specific locations