by The Tongue and Groove Store | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog
Consumers are looking to add character and charm to their homes in unique ways without breaking the bank. Although many reality television shows lead you to believe that reclaim wood is inexpensive (sometimes it is), more often than not, reclaim comes with a premium price tag. Isn’t the wood free? Sometimes it is. Even in [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog
Thousands of Americans are hurt by woodworking tools each year. Common causes of accidents include rushing, cutting corners and not following proper safety practices. There are a few basic principles that you can follow to stay safe while using woodworking tools at home. 1. Always wear safety gear. Yes, sometimes it feels silly. Yes, your [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog
Hardwood flooring continues to evolve to suit the changing design preferences of consumers. Here are five of the latest trends we’ve been seeing in hardwood flooring. Textures More and more consumers are gravitating towards textured finishes. Texture can be anything from a rough sawn reclaim look, hand scraping, wire brushing to an overall knottier grade. [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | May 25, 2016 | Blog
It’s safe to say this trend is here to stay. While the cool, calming tones of gray are a great paint choice, finding hardwood flooring to complement can be a difficult task. Wood is inherently warm. Natural woods contain lots of warm red and brown tones and these can be difficult to pair well with [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | May 18, 2016 | Blog
Incorporating white painted doors and trim is a great way to introduce contrast into a room. It really makes dark or vibrant paint colors pop against the clean crisp white. We are also seeing an increasing number of people use painted white trim against our various types of barnwood tongue and groove paneling. This is [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | May 11, 2016 | Blog
Whether you’ve installed wood on the ceiling, wall or as a traditional hardwood floor, you’ll want to make sure you keep your wood looking like new. Here are some tips and tricks on caring for your hardwood. To remove dirt and debris, you’ll want to dry mop or vacuum the wood. If the material has [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | May 4, 2016 | Blog
When adding tongue and groove hardwood to your décor, selecting the right specie and color can be a difficult choice. Add in options for profiles, stains, various widths and lengths and the choices become exponential. So, how do you know you’re not making a mistake when selecting wood for your home? Here are our top [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
If you’ve poked around Pinterest or Houzz lately, you’ll notice that more and more people are adding Tongue & Groove to their ceilings.Adding T&G planks to the ceiling can have a dramatic impact on a room. The pattern and texture create a much more dramatic effect than plain drywall can offer. For example, adding painted [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Apr 20, 2016 | Blog
For years homeowners have added beauty and value to their homes with hardwood flooring. Laminate flooring has become a popular low-cost alternative to natural hardwood. We get many people that come through our showroom wondering what the main difference between the two are. The biggest difference between hardwood flooring and laminate flooring is that hardwood [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Apr 7, 2016 | Blog
The 50th annual Arrowhead Home and Builder’s Show kicked off last Wednesday evening and ran through Sunday afternoon. As always, Shamrock Productions put on a wonderful show filled with fun for all. The crowd was buzzing with delight over Bob Eubanks and his traveling game show. We were delighted to visit with many previous and [...]
