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• DIY Wood Floor Cleaner

  Posted by Megan Sprague

  Believe it, or not, there’s a very simple way to make your own wood floor cleaning solution—right in your own kitchen!
  
  Next time you wash your wood floors (after you’ve vacuumed or swept them clean), try adding a few cap-fulls of white vinegar to your bucket of hot water. It’s that simple! There’s no need to add any soap or floor cleaners to the solution, simply the vinegar and water.
  
  I have even heard of some people adding 8-10 drops of an essential oil to the vinegar/water solution—this gives the room a nice, fragrant smell without adding any harsh chemicals like some of the store bought cleaners. Consider peppermint or lavender!
  
  Choosing to make your own wood floor cleaning solution is very cost effective, simple and great for the environment. Try it out the next time you are doing your weekly chores.
  
  

  Posted on July 23, 2008 at 10:27 AM in DIY • Hardwood Flooring • (5) Comments

• Wide Plank Birch Floors:  We visit the Casto Family Home of Wheaton, Illinois

  Posted by Megan Sprague

  Jani and Scott Casto first found Carlisle while they were building their family home in Wheaton, Illinois. They decided to give Carlisle a call for their flooring needs and met design consultant Jason Wolfe. After sharing multiple samples of our custom floors, Jani and Scott settled on our beautiful wide plank birch floors—in widths of 6”, 8” and 10”.  “Scott loved birch’s fire and Jani loved the watery flow of it’s grain”, as Jason thinks back to his wonderful talks with the Casto’s.
  
  When it came time for the floors to be installed, the Casto family decided to use Joe and Eric Boos of Country Hardwoods—a preferred wide plank installer of Carlisle. Eric recollects, “The overall experience on the jobsite was wonderful.  There were some tough aspects to the install, a couple of funny fireplaces with built-in cabinets that made things a little tough.  I would have to say my favorite part of crafting this floor was the freedom the Casto’s gave us to craft the floor the best way possible.”
  
  The Casto’s have since had a few years to live on their floors. Our marketing team just had the opportunity to visit them! During the third week of June, the marketing team and photographers took a trip to Wheaton and shot some beautiful photographs of their home (seen below). The Casto Family was very generous to welcome us into their stunning home—thank you!
  
  

  Posted on July 22, 2008 at 10:04 AM in Hardwood Flooring • (1) Comments

• Designer Spotlight:  Katharine Posillico McGowan- Katharine Jessica Interior Design of New York.

  Posted by Megan Sprague

  At Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, working with designers is part of our passion.  Whether it’s a fifty floor high rise, private residence or a boutique hotel our design consultants have had countless opportunities to work on their share of stunning projects with the best of designers.
  

  While researching one such project, Katharine Posillico McGowan came across Carlisle on an Internet search when a client of hers wanted to do a solid wood floor over radiant heat.
  
  This particular project was a French chateau style home in Lloyd Harbor, Long Island.  She chose our White Oak wide plank floors as they are a perfect fit for the old world/French chateau style and well suited over the radiant heat system the homeowner chose.  “The wood captures the essence of the home’s old world look and adds an aged character to a new home,” mentions Katharine. She chose to use a dark stain on the white oak and in the dining room selected a very special Versailles pattern. Katharine adds, “my client loved the oak grain and how beautifully the wood took the stain”.
  
  Katharine enjoys working with Todd Waterman, regional manager of our New York sales department. In commenting on the Lloyd Harbor project Katharine states, “he answered all of my questions and willingly sent numerous samples to make the process easier”.
  
  Her work has been featured in Distinction Long Island magazine and was recognized as a one of the “10 New Designers to Watch” by New York Spaces magazine.
  
  Just last month, Katharine was recognized at the 2008 Mansions and Millionaires Designer Showcase as the “Notable Designer” of the Mill Neck Manor Showcase.
  
  To enjoy a video of a special interior design project we’ve done, click here.
  
  Looking for a designer in the New York area—visit Katharine’s website.
  
  

  Posted on July 9, 2008 at 12:08 PM in (0) Comments

• DIY: New England-Style Farmhouse

  Posted by Megan Sprague

  Check out this great do-it-yourself project out of Trabuco Canyon, California. Donnelle & Tony Koselka decided to purchase our wide Eastern White Pine floors to complete the look of their New England-Style Farmhouse. Originally, Donnelle & Tony chose Marmloeum for their living room, but after some thought realized that a solid wood floor would be more reminiscent of the look they were trying to achieve. While searching the internet and flipping through several magazines, they came across Carlisle Wide Plank Floors.  They thought the wide Pine floors would truly fit the New England feel they were hoping for. After speaking with Dan ONeill in our West Hollywood office, they made the jump. Dan helped them understand how long wide boards can extended their home visually, and enlarge the prospective of their living space.
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  With the help of Dave Delfs, a local installer, the pine floors were easy enough to install. Dave used the Bostik’s 2-part glue system directly over the existing floor. The truth is in these before and after photos!  Such an easy change drastically brought the Koselka’s the look they were dreaming of. Donnelle recites, “While I loved our unusual Marmoleum floors (cork-based lineoleum), the wood floors complete our New England-style farmhouse.  What a difference the pine makes!”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  With a slight eased edge to emphasize the dimensions, warm honey tones of the tung oil finish, and the slow natural distressing that comes with life, it was a perfect fit…especially for their little dog, Riley.
  
  Are you dreaming of a New England-Style home? Click here for more photos and information.

   

  Already a Carlisle customer…want to upload photos of your DIY project? Click here: 
  

  
  
  

  Posted on June 23, 2008 at 01:22 PM in DIY • (2) Comments

• Special visit with California Public Radio

  Posted by Megan Sprague

  During my trip to the West Hollywood center last week for the Avenues of Art and Design event, I got a chance to meet up with Pam Gurstein from Southern California Public Radio Station, KPCC.  Carlisle has done underwriting with KPCC (if you are in California listen at 89.3FM) and our West Hollywood staff enjoys the stories and daily programs, download podcasts at http://www.kpcc.org.
  
  
  
  
  After working together for quite a few months, Pam and I finally got to meet each other! It’s always nice to put a face to the voice! She and I had a nice visit and enjoyed a delicious lunch at the famous Ivy Restaurant. Here’s a photo of us standing outside the Ivy.
  
  

  Posted on June 16, 2008 at 09:16 AM in (0) Comments

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