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New Product Release: GAIA’s Nearwood Black Collection – The Future of Flooring

Evergreen Hardwood Floors is excited to introduce the GAIA Nearwood Black Collection, a new addition to our curated flooring selection.

GAIA’s Nearwood Black Collection represents the future of flooring, combining beauty, innovation, and environmental responsibility. This engineered hybrid wood flooring is crafted to meet the highest standards, offering a luxurious and sustainable choice for modern homes.

Each plank features a clear-grade wood veneer, highlighting the natural patterns and rich colors of the wood for a truly distinctive look. By maximizing the use of natural resources, GAIA emphasizes both quality craftsmanship and responsible sourcing.

Key product features include:

• Core: High density wood fiber with industry leading Wetguard(TM) technology

• Thickness: 15.5mm (including 3mm High-Density Pad) for a substantial, durable feel.

• Finish: UV lacquer for enhanced protection and easy maintenance

• Installation: Uniclic system for a simple, secure installation

• Underlayment: Luxe High-Density thermal and sound insulating Comfortwalk™

• Warranty: 30-year LIMITED Residential Warranty / 10-year LIMITED Commercial Warranty

The Nearwood Black Collection blends strength, elegance, and environmental consciousness — a perfect choice for homeowners looking to elevate their spaces with premium flooring.

Come visit our store and explore the GAIA Nearwood Black Collection! With 8 beautiful colors to choose from, our team is ready to help you pick the perfect Nearwood floor that fits your taste and style. See for yourself how this innovative flooring can bring warmth, character, and lasting beauty to your home.

Hardwood Remains a Flooring Popular Trend in 2023, Sustainability Takes Center Stage

Hardwood Remains a Flooring Popular Trend in 2023, Sustainability Takes Center Stage.

Light Toned Hardwood Floors

Choosing the right color of flooring can be a tough decision. You have to consider your furniture, paint, lighting, etc. Hardwood colors come in a variety of options, from Red Oak to Java Strand Bamboo. Before deciding which color would be best for your aesthetic, you should look into what different ranges of color provide.

If you have decided on light colors, some options you might consider are Red Oak, Birch, Ash, and Maple; however, if you're looking into light hardwood stains, you should consider white-wash or light gray.

Here are their advantages:
1. They're easy to work with. Light colors work well with different aesthetic options.
2. They make spaces seem bigger, perfect for apartments.
3. Unlike dark hardwood, dirt and dust are not easily spotted.

Here are their disadvantages:
1. They wear out faster than dark hardwood in high traffic areas.
2. They aren't very trendy at the moment.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at (408) 333-9771 or (408) 509-8627. You can also visit our showroom in 1190 Mountain View -Alviso Rd, Ste N, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

Bamboo Flooring

A flooring option that many people don’t know of is bamboo flooring. Not much information is available for this product because of its lack of popularity. Bamboo is treelike grass most abundant in East and Southeast Asia. It has many positives, along with some drawbacks.

Its benefits

• Eco-friendly, Bamboo has great renewability resources.
• Durable, Several types of bamboo are extremely strong, strand woven bamboo can be manufactured to be even stronger than woods like red oak.
• Reasonable pricing, This product is very redundant and is no more than $9 per square foot.
• Low maintenance, To clean it, you have to sweep or vacuum it regularly, but you can also mop it, just not so frequently.

Its drawbacks

• Susceptible to scratches, If you have pet’s bamboo flooring would not be the best option.
• Water and humidity damage, Bamboo is resistant to moisture; however, excessive humidity can severely damage the flooring.
• Emission of VOCs, most bamboo floors have adhesives that emit VOCs; however, there are bamboo floors that emit low VOCs.

Despite its drawbacks, it can be a good option for your home. If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us at (408) 509-8627 or (408) 333-9771.