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What color and type of wood floor should I buy?

I have a large dark oak entertainment center. What color and type of wood floor would look good with it?

Chances of getting an oak floor to match exact is right between slim and none so what I ve seen and had to do most often is to install a lighter oak that the graining comes close but doesn t clash. Either way it accents both pcs of wood types..Get a yellow oak since most red oaks will have a tendancy to have red over tones when stained in a lighter shade.. GL

The Qualities Associated With an Oak Bookcase

Bookcases serve a greater purpose, apart from just storing your books safely, they are artistic pieces which allow you to display and showcase your collectibles in the most attractive way. They also  inform people on what kinds of books you enjoy reading. They are also decorative pieces which enhance the decor of your home not to forget they are functional pieces of furniture.

The above qualities will be observed in oak bookcases where their charm will win you over. Apart from being very durable, oak bookcases come with unimaginable beauty and style. The most popular styles today are;

* Mission
* Traditional
* Colonial
* Shabby chic
* Contemporary

It will be very helpful when you buy oak bookcases that come with adjustable shelves. This way, you will be able to adjust the shelves according to your needs. You have the option of buying bookcases that come with open shelves. They will allow you to store any size of item or book that you choose to display. You will find that most bookcases are 12" deep.

However, to store larger items like albums, pictures, larger books, knickknacks and others, you need bookcases with more depth. You will need them to be 18" deep. Shallow bookcases that are 8" deep will be used to store paperbacks and CDs exclusively.

You can store games and art supplies in the open shelves. Bookcases will come with doors on the bottom which go a long way in protecting the books and valuables. The glass doors protect your keep from dust, dirty hands, aging and many other harmful elements.

Lawyer oak bookcases come in a very unique glass doors that open up and slide in. They however do not come with adjustable shelves but, they will deliver that classic look which will definitely leave everyone admiring. Make sure you conserve every space so that you can get the most out of your bookcase.

It is vital for you to know the size of bookcase you require and you will do this by measuring the linear footage of your books. Consider how to adjust the shelves for the various sizes of your books. Take this factors very seriously so that you can enjoy the services of your bookcases.

There are so many dynamic things you can do with your bookcase including having your TV rest on it. It would form an attractive entertainment center which would add life and soul to your house. Make sure you consider necessary factors that would come to play when you are undertaking this.

Keep in mind the beauty aspect that is brought about by the bookcases and you can have matching furniture like tables, sofas, chairs, coffee tables, beds, desks and many others. It is a sure decorative accessory in your home.

Online stores will have the product and you can make inquiries online when you find the suitable item. Make sure you go for the oak bookcase you like and admire.    You can have it delivered to your home and this is very convenient for you. Work with a certain budget and search for the product that will suit that budget.

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Peter Gitundu Has Been Researching and Reporting on Bookcases for Years. For More Information on Oak Bookcase, Visit His Site at Oak Bookcase You Can Also Post Your Views About Oak Bookcase On My Blog Here Oak Bookcase

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Accessorising Your Wood Floors

1. Wood Doors

Change the interior doors to matching wooden doors. There are a large variety of wooden doors now available especially oak doors. There is a full range of veneered oak doors, walnut doors, cherry, beech, pine, pitch pine and white doors – almost any colour to match any wooden floor.

Bespoke doors are also available however these are more costly due to the individual manufacturing processes. The doors can complement a wood floor perfectly and come in a variety of finishes. A large number of oak doors are unfinished when purchased so they can be sealed to match the floor with either an oil or varnish – they can even be colour oiled to blend with a similar colour oiled floor. Oils are the most common finish for doors however varnish / lacquer is adequate. The majority of doors are veneered hardwood for both conservation and stability however there are a small number of solid wood doors available.

Most doors have an identical style in half hour rated fire doors which will pass all building regulations where 30 minute fire doors are required. A new line of supermodel doors also contain glazed fire doors which enable more flexibility with style and design. External doors also come in various timbers – usually veneered again for stability due to the high exposure to cold, heat and moisture. A new front door is a perfect finish to the front of your house.

Wood doors range in style from Victorian style, 1930s style to the modern and contemporary – there is a door style to suit all tastes, colours and styles.

2. Skirting, Architrave and Door casings

The best way to complement a new wood door is to accessorise with the matching door frame, architrave and skirting. There is a large range of door casings, architraves and skirtings available to complement the wood flooring and doors you have chosen in many styles and timbers.

The most popular is the oak – there are both engineered and solid door casings. There is very little difference between the solid and engineered casings however joiners will often specify the types preferred or there will be a preference due to location (ie. In below ground applications) There are two types of door casings – rebated door casings and door linings which come with a loose stop. They are both suitable for all types of doors however where a fire rated door casing is required there are ready made door casings with the intumescent strip for the building regulations.

Architraves also come in both solid and engineered timber. Sizes vary from approx 45mm – 90mm or wider depending on the application. A standard size is usually around 57mm for most houses dating from 1900’s. The style of architrave varies and matches most skirting board profiles. It is also possible to have architrave blocks – small squares on the corners – an older design now becoming popular once again. Styles of architrave include original designs such as torus, ogee and lambs tongue, plus other more contemporary styles such as pencil round (bullnose), chamfered and square edged.

Architraves are available unfinished, prefinished with oil, lacquer / varnish or colour oiled to match the flooring or doors .

Skirtings can make your new floor look completely finished – they enhance the hardwood floors giving clean lines around the edges of the room – the floors look like they have been part of the home for some time. Once again, oak skirting is the most popular timber to blend with the oak floors.

Engineered and solid skirtings are available in numerous sizes. The engineered skirtings are veneered with a top layer of real wood and give the option of more types of timber such as walnut which is very rare in a solid skirting but more widely available in a veneer.

The standard sizes of skirtings range from 95mm to 220mm however the most popular ones are between 95 and 140mm. Often you will be guided by the size of skirting previously fitted as sockets and plaster will dictate the height. Styles of skirting match all the architrave styles – original designs like torus, ogee and lambs tongue along with contemporary designs such as square edge, bullnose (pencil round) and chamfered.

Skirtings are available unfinished, prefinished with oil, lacquer / varnish or colour oiled to match the flooring or doors. Oak skirtings have often been used to complement light coloured carpets as well as oak flooring to break up the room between light floors and light walls – this is often done in bedrooms where people often want the comfort of carpet but with a hint of wood.

Window boards in the same timber as your floor will brighten up any window and make them look like new – as with the skirting, doors and architrave – the most popular ones are oak. The window boards can come in the original bullnose edging or with a square edge for a contemporary look.

The sizes of the window boards are available between 100mm – 350mm in both a solid board or veneered oak MDF board. The window sills are available unfinished or prefinished in a lacquer / varnish, oil or colour oil to complement the room.

These boards can also be used as stair cladding to clad over an existing staircase. The bullnose is perfect for the tread of the stair and square edge can be used for the riser – no need to rout out the existing overhang as the stairs can be packed first for the cladding to go over. A perfect accompaniment for all wooden floors.

About the Author

Ruth Shann has been an expert in wood flooring installation and finishing since 1999.

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