Hardwood Floors June/July 2024

CATEGORY: Best Use of Technology

Czar Floors | Richboro, Pennsylvania

CATEGORY DETAILS: Entries in this category have installed floors utilizing advancements in technology (CNC, laser, etc.). WHAT MAKES THIS FLOOR UNIQUE: Spanning 800 square feet within a residential setting, this masterpiece showcases classic design paired with cutting edge technology. Utilizing the Leika 3D laser scanner for precise templating, the team met the homeowner’s vision of a curved border within columns, forming an elegant oval. Challenges such as scaling the border design and integrating it seamlessly with the room’s contours were met

with precision and ingenuity. Material selection was deliberate, with Merbau

chosen for its rich hue and stability, complemented by rift white oak strip flooring to evoke timeless elegance. Adhering to the need for dimensionally stable species due to radiant heat, each material choice was made carefully. In every aspect, from conception to realization, this award-winning floor exemplifies the convergence of tradition and technology, pushing the boundaries of wood flooring excellence.

INSTALLATION METHOD:

Glue Down Parquet Street Shoe by Basic Coatings Semi-Gloss Rift White Oak, Maple, Merbau, Wenge 800

FLOORING TYPE: FLOORING FINISH: FINISH SHEEN: SPECIES: SQUARE FEET:

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