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RED PINE

Six Critical Points for comparing ordinary wideplank pine flooring vs. Value-Added Products.

1) NORTHERN ONTARIO RED PINE (N.O.R.P.) @ 2.4 lbs per sf. is ~ four times (4X) harder and durable than any White Pine.

2) Marreed-Prestman —PineFlooring.ca—  obtains its RED Pine through The Sustainable Forest Management Network,
3) My  proprietary GripTight^TM Fastening Technique is ~ four times (4X) tighter, stronger and secure than "Blind Nailing",
4) Aluminium-Oxide Cured Topcoat Resin is ~ two times (2X) more durable than Epoxy Resin Finishes,
5) Pineflooring.ca applies two (2X) "Diamond-Tough" Pour-Down Floodcoat Topcoats,
6) Handcrafted and Artistically 'Distressed' wideplank RED PINE flooring is "Kid-and-Dog Friendly."

Why NORTHERN ONTARIO RED PINE (N.O.R.P.)?

a) Northern Ontario Wideplank Red Pine is four (~ 4X) times harder than any White Pine(s).

Red Pine has an authentic rating of 1575 (J) on the Janka Hardness Rating Scale (J) for Wood Flooring Species. Therefore, Northern Ontario Wideplank Red Pine (N.O.R.P.) is approximately four times (~ 4X) more dense/harder than (any) of the White Pine(s) which have an average rating of ~ 0380 (J) ... but, more surprisingly, N.O.R.P. has a "hardness and durability" rating that is slightly higher than a number of American hardwood species. Top off that amazing fact ... consider that N.O.R.P. has twenty-two annual rings per inch of thickness (slow growth, strong fibre) — that is an average of twenty-two (22) years of growth per inch of 'width — whereas Eastern White/Yellow Pine(s) growth rings are less dense (fast growth, spongy, soft) at approximately eight (~8) rings per inch of thickness.

Having said that, Livability is not measured solely by Hardness, it is measured by Warmth, Durability and Classic Style ... your decision in favour of a casual and practical, yet sophisticated, flooring material where a 'Diamond-Tough' yet, 'Flexible' finish, allows for a more carefree lifestyle.

Consider this, as well ... when a 'perfectly' manufactured hardwood floor is dinged, dented or scratched, its "man-made perfection" is lost".  The Consumer is 'forever' disappointed with the livability and enjoyment of their floor. Whereas, my new Artistically Distressed Northern Ontario Wideplank Red Pine floor can take the abuse by camouflaging normal "wear and tear" ... Warmth, Livability and intrinsic value improves as the floor ages.

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b) New Artistically 'Distressed' Red Pine flooring enhances classic decor styles ... from Antique to Stainless ... from Cottage to Condo.

Marreed-Prestman — PineFlooring^.ca — uses NORTHERN ONTARIO RED PINE exclusively because of its Warmth, Durability and Flexibility ... it has more pronounced reddish knots and a vibrant grain ... an excellent choice for flooring installations.

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Qualify Your Actual Requirements

Be fair to yourself ... determine your actual requirements before 'factoring' prices...

In my experience, people rush to guesstimate their flooring requirements which falsely encourages or discourages them when they calculate the cost of their flooring project ... if you underestimate your requirements, you may be surprised by the actual square footage and appropriate budget requirement ... if you overestimate you may 'disqualify' yourself based on false 'pricing' information. Neither situation is advantages.

Calculate your actual sq. ft. flooring requirements as accurately as possible?  This exercise may surprise you .... if you are building or renovating an 1,850 sf. house, you may only require 1,250 sf. of 'distressed' Wideplank Red Pine Flooring plus, utility flooring.

1a) Measure the interior of each room (excluding walls, including closets) then, remove the footprint for the kitchen and bathroom cabinets/counters, tubs/showers, staircase, fireplace/stove base areas and closets that you may not want done, etc., to determine a fair measure. (Avoid using 'building plans' and 'exterior' dimensions.)

1b) Consider Cutting and Fitting 'waste' ... it may be higher than expected, as this, in part, changes as your plans progress, depending on the 'complexity' of the 'final' floor layout, belated floor plan changes including cabinets, counters, bathroom fixtures, fireplace, stairs and even wall locations ... mainly, consider the skill, experience and efficiency of the installation crew.

1c) Consider your budget requirements. If budget is "an issue" when considering "wall-to-wall" artistic flooring, consider doing selective areas ... the critical living areas ... use utility flooring in less important areas.

 

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