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Unsurpassed Beauty, Generation after Generation. Each Bellawood Prefinished Hardwood floor now comes with a Certified 100 Year Transferable Warranty. Sure, we know few people stay in their home for a century. But isn't nice to see a company so confident in their flooring's finish they're willing to guarantee it for that long? Few species surpass the hardness and durability of Brazilian Walnut. And when coupled with its timeless beauty, it's truly a treasure among floors. Its captivating chocolate browns and soft tans liven up any décor, contemporary or traditional. And its mostly straight grain occasionally gives way to stunning waves and dark striping, adding unrivaled character to your home. About "Select Grade" Flooring Crafted to a Higher Standard. Every board is milled to precise specifications to ensure ease of install and topped with our industry-leading scratch-resistant finish. In fact, quality control engineers walk over 12 miles a day inspecting each board, before and after the finishing process.
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We put this floor in our family room, kitchen and dining room about 3 years ago. It is been super durable (only a handful of scratches in 3 yrs) and EVERYONE that comes into our house comments on how beautiful it is. We love it and so does everyone who sees it. It was difficult to install because the wood is sooooo hard and the pieces are not always milled perfectly, but it is do-able. And it is definitely worth the hard work!
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We had this product installed at the front door, into the formal dining room and kitchen. What a wow factor! It's beautiful, and color goes with any wood you have. It had to be glued down, and we tried doing it ourselves. After a short time we realized having it installed was the way to go. I tried other floor cleaners, but Bona seems to work the best. Any type of mop that allows you to refill the liquid will work. I bought Reveal and love it. Bona does not leave a hazy smear on the flooring. We've gotten many compliments since it was installed.
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This wood looks amazing in my living/dining room (411 sq ft) and is wearing very well after 3 months. I did find that the Bellawood cleaning product was best for cleaning (everything else seemed to smear).
The wait was long -- ordered the wood on 3/26/12, delevered on 5/22/12, installed on 6/2/12.
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Had a Lumber Liquidators contractor install on the entire lower level of my house. Happy with the product and installer. VERY hard, heavy wood. Should hold up for a long time. The weight alone is far more then other species proving its density and durability.
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I needed a product that would work with my eclectic taste. This was the best choice for us; it works with any color of wood, has a beautiful finish that is both traditional and contemporary. It took me a while to figure out how to keep it really clean and dust free but I have so its now very easy. I have two dogs, two young men and my husband. I love not complaining about shoes in the house. The dogs slip but are getting used to it.I plan on using it in the office and the guest room. I had it proffessionaly installed in less than a day.
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I always get good service! I picked it up myself, multiple trips but easy as the guys were great.
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I did not install this myself. I have it on my whole lower level and have plans for two bedrooms also. We have received so many compliments! I did not want the red undertone with so many other choices The color variations of the walnut work well with any style, I like to mix/match my woods so it is perfect. My two dogs slip and slide but it's been three months with no scratches by them yet!Love love love it!
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I recently had Bellawood Brazilian Walnut installed in my kitchen and would highly recommend it! It has a beautiful finish and the variations in color compliment my cabinet and countertop selections. This floor is also VERY easy to clean (use the Bellawood cleaner). I also received many compliments from the contractors who did the work in my kitchen.
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My recommendation is to order the floor earlier than you think you will need it! Do not believe the two week timeframe... I waited over four week for transition strips to be delivered from the main warehouse! The installers (LL subcontractors), however, did a very professional job.
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We instlled this product in our hallway over concrete. All of the sealers and glues we used worked great with the flooring. It has a beautiful rainbow of colors and is unquestionably the hardest wood I have ever worked with. It looks great and appears to be durable.
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Disappointing. The boards were various widths making installation difficult and time consuming in order to get a quality installation.
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patience, patience, patience. You cannot rush this job. First, pre-lay all of the boards you want to glue down at first, this includes cutting. I recommend 8-10 rows. Then pull them up, and lay down the glue ( i used moisture barrier combo, meipei*?). Then lay each board carefully, groove to tongue(tongue is already on the floor, so you put the groove part of the piece you are going to lay into the tongue) as close as you can together, do not lay and push boards together, you will get glue in between cracks and it is a pain to clean. You will need 1 gallon of mineral spirits to help you clean along the way, but spray wood floor cleaner afterwards, do not let it sit, could damage the varnish. Don't forget to leave you gaps at the walls for expansion and watch out for the front door, you need to leave a larger gap for transition piece. I have almost 600sq ft and it is taking forever. I don't have much time so it's whenever i get a free weekend. I don't recommend laying the floor at night, you won't be able to see your mistakes or gaps. I also have to mention, i originally bought the 5/16ths, but it got back ordered like 6 months so i HAD to upgrade to this one. Costed me an extra boat load, but in the end it was worth it. We chose the BW because of the different colors. We don't have furniture yet and so with all the different colors we aren't limited to the kind of wood we choose. We also decided to paint the whole living room too, with vaulted ceilings, but that hasn't started yet. 2 more weekends and im done with the foors. If you pay someone, do not pay more than 2 to 2.75 per sqft to install. Good luck to those ready to take the plunge.
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I like a fine grain wood, but maple is not dark enough for me. It's down to Brazilian Cherry or Brazilian Walnut. I know the cherry turns darker over time. Does the walnut also? Do they change color intensity equally, or does one change more dramatically than the other? Thanks1 answer
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Brazilian Walnut can darken over time leaving a richer appearance. In fact, even Brazilian Cherry can do this.Q:
Can I install this product directly to concrete slab interior above grade family room.? I had a sunken family room raised with cement.1 answer
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Yes you can by gluing down!Q:
Does any one know if this floor is pet friendly, scratch proof? I have a medium size dog.1 answer
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Despite today's advanced technology, water spills, dirt and other abrasive substances can damage a wood floor's finish. Location, traffic patterns, how often the floor is vacuumed and cleaned, children and/or pets are all factors that influence wear and durability.Q:
I was wanting to know if customers that used this wood did they get the variations of the different colors dark browns , red, light browns, tans in their orders or most of just one color in their order? This is the reason I love this floor only if you receive the mixture of the different colors of wood.1 answer
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This is a multi-colored species of wood, take a look at the customers installed images on the product page.Q:
What country does the wood come from?1 answer
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This is a product of Brazil.Q:
can this be used for a covered concrete outdoor porch? Glued down? The porch has painted Tongue & grove siding on the walls and ceiling1 answer
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Our flooring products are intended for interior use only.Q:
Is the Brazilian Walnut harvested in an ecologically responsible manner?1 answer
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Absolutely, Lumber Liquidators harvests all of our materials responsibly and ecologicallyQ:
How often would 3/8" x 3" Brazilian Walnut need to be refinished over a 20 - 30 year poeriod? What is the manufacturers warranty on this finish?1 answer
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That will depend on the use and how it is cared for; Despite today's advanced technology, water spills, dirt and other abrasive substances can damage a wood floor's finish. Location, traffic patterns, how often the floor is vacuumed and cleaned, children and/or pets are all factors that influence wear and durability.Q:
is this rated for below grade ie glue or float on a concrete slab? thank you1 answer
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No solids are generally not recommended for basements, engineered floors are more suitable. Exception with solids; Elastilon Self Adhesive Underlayment can be used with solids and engineered below grade.Q:
I have radiate floor heating am I able to lay the Brazilian Walnut by Bellawood on to my floor with no problems?1 answer
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Brazilian Walnut is around 7% more stable than red oak. Not super stable like some solids and engineered but not bad. Higher the stability rating the better with radiant heat. In addition narrow strip is a better performer than wide strip/boards. This 3" is a good width for stability. For more information on radiant heat type "radiant" here - http://www.lumberliquidators.com/custserv/aboutus.jsp?pageName=Flooring101