Hardwood 101 with Simas Floor and Design Company

¾” Solid Hardwood
Solid hardwood flooring is available in both pre-finished and unfinished hardwood species. The pre-finished hardwood flooring has a factory finish that cannot be duplicated by a sand-in-place application. However, the factory finish cannot duplicate the smooth edges of a floor finished at the job site. You’ll need to weigh the pros and cons based on what’s important to you. Solid hardwood is usually installed over a plywood raised foundation and using a nail/staple down installation method.

 Somerset hardwood available in both solid and engineered.

 Somerset hardwood available in both solid and engineered.

 Somerset hardwood available in both solid and engineered.

Engineered Hardwood
Engineered Hardwood has become very popular and commonly used. It’s the best application for a home that’s built on a concrete slab. Engineered hardwood is made of wood layers glued together. The multiple layers help to stabilize the hardwood from cupping and bowing. The thickness of the top layer will vary from a peeled 1mm to a sawn 4mm product. There are many selections of colors, styles, board widths and finishes in the engineered hardwood category. Engineered hardwood performs best with a direct glue installation method. It can also be floated or nailed.

 Royal Oak Hardwood installed by Simas Floor and Design.

 Mohawk Hardwood installed by Simas Floor and Design.

 Royal Oak Hardwood installed by Simas Floor and Design.

Laminate
Laminate is not a hardwood. Laminate is a 4-layer product made up of a moisture barrier backing, high density core board, photographic image of wood, and a top layer that protects the floor from stains and fading. These 4 layers are heated up to 400 degrees and pressurized up to 600 pounds psi in manufacturing. Laminate is a floating floor that clicks together over pad and is recommended for active families with children and/or pets since the surface doesn’t scratch or dent as easily as hardwood.

 Mannington Laminate installed by Simas Floor and Design.

 Mannington Laminate installed by Simas Floor and Design.

 Mannington Laminate installed by Simas Floor and Design.

 Mannington Laminate installed by Simas Floor and Design.

Luxury Vinyl Plank
The latest in the hardwood floor look is LVP, which is also not a hardwood. This product is excellent for active families or commercial settings and can be either floated or glued directly to the floor. Up until recently, LVP was mostly installed in commercial buildings. It is now a considered a great option for homeowners with active households and families.

 Shaw LVP installed by Simas Floor and Design.

 Shaw LVP installed by Simas Floor and Design.

It’s always best to consult with Simas Floor and Design where you’ll find professional hardwood consultants who can give you custom advice for your home. Share information with your consultant regarding what you want and expect from your floor based on your design style and your lifestyle.

Marmoleum Forbo Flooring at Simas Floor and Design!

There are so many wonderful looking residential rooms on the Marmoleum website! These are some of my favorites. Forbo Marmoleum flooring is used mostly in commercial settings such as hospitals, office buildings, healthcare facilities, schools and universities. It's anti-microbial surface, naturally green qualities, environmentally responsible manufacturing as well as it's hard surface and large array of colors and designs make it a perfect choice for these commercial settings. HOWEVER, it's also an excellent choice for residential homes for the very same reasons! Our showroom is in close proximity to the downtown Sacramento area where many of the homes were built in the early to mid-century period.  The colors and designs are a perfect fit for these mid-century homes, especially when the owners want to refurbish and remodel their home to the original, but updated look. Simas is now the only flooring company in the Sacramento area with the new beautiful display of Forbo Marmoleum featuring all the latest colors and designs from the Marmoleum design team. Simas also offer expert installation of the Marmoleum product as well as design help and free estimates. 

Our New Display! Come check is out!

"Dinner at the Barn" benefitting Cristo Rey High School

I had a lovely evening at the Lucchetti Ranch "Dinner at the Barn" benefitting Cristo Rey High School in Sacramento. Simas Floor and Design Company is happy to support such a wonderful organization. The Lucchetti family's generous support and hospitality is a blessing to Cristo Rey High School. Cristo Rey serves economically disadvantaged students, plays an active role in the local community and requires participation by all students in the work-study program. The students pay for their private schooling by working for local businesses as part of the curriculum. To learn more go here.

The weather was absolutely perfect, the entertainment was hilarious, the food was fabulous, (Thanks to Donny Vincent and John Sedar who cooked the ribs.) and the hospitality of the Lucchetti's and their staff, which included close friends and family, was first rate! They are a wonderful family doing wonderful things for the community.

 This is the lovely custom bridge that welcomes guests to the Lucchetti Ranch. 

The bar was set up in the smaller horse barn.

 Roger Crawford, motivational speak and author, introduced the evening's entertainment.

Dave Lucchetti was a good sport and acted as a volunteer during the comedic juggling show by The Passing Zone.

 The entertainment was by John Wee and Owen Morris of The Passing Zone. They have performed on "America's got Talent", The Tonight Show, The Today Show and many others. They have been featured at the White House and have entertained Prince Charles. They are based out of L.A. Photographed here with Sister Eileen Enright, President of Cristo Rey.

 Chris Lucchetti, the hostess for the evening and Sister Eileen Enright, President of Cristo Rey.

 Glenda and Jack Simas

 Megan Vincent, another hostess for the evening serving her husband's scrumptious ribs.

 Dinner at the barn! 

Kristen Nielsen, Kim and Nick Maltbie and Andy Wertz enjoying time with friends after dinner.

 THE BIG RED FIRE ENGINE

 This looked like a scene out of the 1940's: an old charming Ford parked in front of the brick barn.