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Making a difference: Carlisle donates birch floor to stroke victim from Georgia

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After David Lee, 80, had a stroke, he needed to make some modifications to his Georgia home so he’d be able to get around first in a wheelchair and then using a walker. The carpeted floors made mobility virtually impossible for Mr. Lee, who was partially paralyzed on his left side.

That’s where Carlisle came in. We donated a new floor: Country Grade Birch — prefinished with Concord Honey stain and a poly top coat. Another company, Southern Diversified Products, donated Mythic Non-Toxic Paint in Classic Sage to provide a cheery and safe healing environment for Mr. Lee.

We’re very proud of this project, which was written up in the spring issue of Fabulous Floors magazine. Click here to read the story and see photographs.

We’re also proud of Matthew Farhm, who installed Mr. Lee’s new floor and who has done many Carlisle installations. Matt is based in Acworth, Georgia, and is willing to travel anywhere to install a floor. He says in the Fabulous Floors story, “What goes on behind the scene is just as important as what you see in the final product. Maybe even more important. If the planks aren’t installed properly or the material isn’t stable, then a beautiful floor may not be beautiful for very long. I feel confident that when you work with quality material and install it just right, there are no issues. Just a lot of pleasure in the work and pride in the results.”

Matt can be reached at Farhm Floors, 603-496-4165.

Posted on May 09, 2011 AT 12:32 AM in Hardwood Flooring • News & Events • (0) Comments

Interested in hardwood and pine floors? Check out our e-newsletter!

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• Jane Eklund

If you haven’t yet subscribed to our e-newsletter, you’ll want to have a look at the most recent issue. It features big news about our new New York City showroom, scheduled for a grand opening soon, as well as information on our floors, our latest distressing technique known as brushed surface texture,  tips on installing wood floors over concrete and more!

Click here to read the e-newsletter.

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Posted on May 06, 2011 AT 12:58 AM in News & Events • (0) Comments

More ideas for wood floors in the bedroom, from simple to stylish to stately

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• Jane Eklund

Last week we shared with you some photographs of hardwood and pine wide plank floors installed in bedrooms. Because there are so many possibilities, and so many looks you can achieve from wood floors, we’re offering up more examples of how our customers have used Carlisle floors in their boudoirs. Hope you enjoy these pictures of bedrooms from around the country — California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont.

Eastern White Pine Bedroom — The Hermitage

Milled Barnwood Bunkhouse

Antique Oak Bedroom

Heart Pine Bedroom

Eastern White Pine Bedroom

Posted on May 04, 2011 AT 12:55 AM in Hardwood Flooring • (0) Comments

White Maple floor shines in Elmhurst, Illinois home

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• Jane Eklund

The tree that produces maple syrup makes great-looking floors, too! We offer wide-plank Maple flooring in both White Maple and Brown Maple, which are different cuts taken from the same tree.

White Maple, with clear flowing grains and occasional swirls, is a great choice for those seeking a clean look in both traditional and contemporary settings. Thanks to Brian Graham of our Chicago Design Center for sending along this photo of a White Maple floor recently installed in Elmhurst, Illinois. The customers, who visited the Chicago showroom, purchased 1,100 square feet of premium White Maple in 6-inch face widths, finished with a traditional clear topcoat.

Ozark Hardwood Flooring of Park Ridge, Illinois, installed the floor.

“I think this is a great look for people,” says Brian Graham.

The customer agreed, writing “The floors are in and look great! Thanks for everything.”

Posted on May 01, 2011 AT 10:56 PM in Hardwood Flooring • (0) Comments

Concrete base, radiant heat, and pine floor add up to gorgeous in new addition

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A wide plank pine floor installed near water on a concrete base? No problem! With radiant heat? Absolutely. Many thanks to Adam Whitney of our Washington D.C. showroom for sending along these terrific photos of a Carlisle floor installed in a new addition. As you’ll see, the Eastern White Pine floor, in face widths of 9 to 16 inches, was finished with our Bradford Umber stain and Tung Oil. As Adam notes, “it is installed on the water over radiant heat set into concrete w/ sleepers and then plywood on top.” Antique cut nails finish the look.

The first four photographs show the interior from several angles; the fifth gives a look at the exterior addition, and the final picture is taken of the neighboring river from the addition’s roof deck. Great stuff!

Posted on Apr 27, 2011 AT 11:52 PM in (0) Comments