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Why don’t you carry brand xyz? |
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Why should I calculate for waste? |
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What accessories are available for my floor? |
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What is the price range? |
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What do you carry in stock? |
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Can I get a sample? |
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Why buy from West Wind Hardwood? |
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We are considering pre-finished solid flooring. Is the micro bevelled edge we have seen necessary? |
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I am finishing a basement, can I install solid wood flooring? What are my options? |
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What should I understand when deciding between pre-finished and unfinished flooring? |
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Why don’t you carry brand xyz? |
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Our foremost concern when customers purchase flooring is that they are happy with it for many years to come. The manufacturers we deal with are some of the finest in Canada. If you are looking for something specific, chances are we carry the same thing, or something similar. In this situation, simply request a quote. |
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Why should I calculate for waste? |
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Wastage on Prefinished flooring is generally 5% over the net room measurements. This is calculated because of the cutting and the culling out the odd board during the installation process. We are happy to discuss this with you. |
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What accessories are available for my floor? |
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Stair treads, nosings, thresholds, end caps, reducers, risers and vents are all available pre-finished, or unfinished, to match your floor. |
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What is the price range? |
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With some exceptions, prices of hardwood floors manufactured in Canada range in price from $5 to $12. |
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What do you carry in stock? |
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All orders are dealt with on an individual basis. On average, you can expect most material to arrive 1-2 weeks after date of order. |
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Can I get a sample? |
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The best way to see your flooring options is to come into our Gallery (link to picture) and look at what is available. If this is not possible, samples or emailed digital pictures are available. |
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Why buy from West Wind Hardwood? |
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West Wind Hardwood has been in business for over 25 years. When you do business with us, you buy our reputation as well a beautiful floor. As a company, we strive to deliver the best products, value and service possible. And if it isn’t right, we’ll make it so. |
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We are considering pre-finished solid flooring. Is the micro bevelled edge we have seen necessary? |
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Short answer, yes. The micro bevel you have seen serves a couple of very important purposes. The main reason for the bevel is to compensate for minor milling inaccuracies between hardwood planks. This insures an even, flawless looking floor. The other reason for the bevel is to allow the finish coating to be applied smoothly without build-up at the edges. |
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I am finishing a basement, can I install solid wood flooring? What are my options? |
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Any flooring installation over concrete (including basements) should not be done using solid wood. In this situation, we always recommend engineered flooring, which works wonderfully over cement, and because it is engineered (solid wood surface with a plywood core) and made form real wood, the feel and look can be identical to traditional solid floors. |
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What should I understand when deciding between pre-finished and unfinished flooring? |
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Pre-finished flooring is becoming increasingly popular. Homeowners are installing pre-finished floors themselves as large amounts of dust and fumes no longer need to be managed. The finishes on these floors often surpass the hardiness of most site-finished options, and usually carry a 25-year warranty. Many factory-finished floors are micro bevelled on each side of the board, allowing for minor variation in height from one strip to another, thus creating a plank look. The size of the bevel varies depending on the manufacturer.
Unfinished flooring is somewhat more labour intensive but it is the natural choice for those seeking the best option to control the look of your floor: colour, sheen and type of finish. Unfinished boards come square edged, allowing for a flawless surface. Site-finished wood flooring broadens the horizon and allows for custom colours with a sophisticated appearance. It is an easier job matching site-finished flooring to existing floors, and the task of repairing becomes straightforward. |
