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5 Myths About Hardwood Flooring

When it comes to hardwood floors, there are a lot of misconceptions. We’re here to set the record straight, once and for all! Here are 5 common myths associated with hardwood flooring:

Quality Control at PurezaWood

Here at PurezaWood, we are dedicated to producing only high quality products, making us one of the best hardwood flooring manufacturers in Chicago. In fact, we have an impeccably effective 5 step quality control process on top of our JAS certification to ensure that every purchase you make from us is the best in can […]

What is the FSC and Why Does it Matter?

If you know anything about hardwood flooring, you might have found yourself asking, “What is the FSC?” The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of forests all over the world. Their mission is focused on global responsibility in regards to forest protection, as well as ecologically friendly practices that help preserve […]

What is JAS Certification?

JAS stands for Japan Agricultural Standards and JAS certification is a process that quality checks a variety of agricultural products, including lumber, originating in Japan. 

Engineered v. Solid Hardwood Flooring

When choosing your new hardwood floors, it’s important to do your research. Engineered and solid hardwood flooring both have their merits, depending on what you’re looking for in your new floors.

How to Maintain a Hardwood Floor

So you took the leap, chose your very own beautiful hardwood flooring and had it installed in your home or business. What now? Hardwood flooring care differs greatly from other flooring types in that hardwood is meant to last longer but can only do so when properly maintained.

Hinoki: Basically Life-Resistant

Soundproofing your floor can take much effort and many dollars out of your pocket. Why not rely on hinoki hardwood flooring from PurezaWood to take care of the process in one step? The soundproofing process usually involves three layers – a thick acoustic mat, acoustic underlaying, and carpet on top of that.