Hardwood Floors August/September 2017

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The Entryway to END GRAIN

By Megan Lhamon

“The previous homeowner had a leak in the entryway, so instead of properly repairing the leak, they cut out that section of flooring and replaced it with a few tiles,” says Neuroh. “My customer was ready for a proper refinish. They asked for it to be round but other than that, they let me go with whatever I could come up with.” FLOOR FOCUS “I used an eight-inch white oak board and laminated it into a four-inch radius,” says Neuroh. “I’ve wanted to incorporate end grain into a job for a while now, and this seemed like a great opportunity. I purchased 4×4 blocks fromKaswell Flooring Systems, who specializes in end grain, and played around with them to see what I could create,” adds Neuroh. “Once the floor was installed, I sanded over everything and finished it with Rubio Monocoat. It was a pretty basic installation, but it had a unique look to it. I like doing stuff that is out of the box – it makes it fun for me!” Not only was it fun for Neuroh, but the homeowners said their new entryway was above and beyond what they expected. Kyle Neuroh, owner of Neuroh Hardwood Flooring and an NWFA member, has been in the industry for 13 years; he started his company in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2011. Neuroh recently completed a unique installation where he was able to use his imagination and have some fun with the job.

Photos courtesy of Kyle Neuroh

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