St. Louis, MO, February 15, 2006--The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) reminds industry members that one of the most comprehensive web sites available about wood floors is provided by the NWFA--http://www.woodfloors.org.
A variety of information about wood floors, including the different types, styles, and species of flooring available, as well as information about different finishes, specialty design elements such as borders, inlays and medallions, and the many benefits that wood floors bring to a home. Readers also learn about how wood flooring promotes a healthier indoor environment and increases home value.
In addition, one of the site's most popular features, Design a Room, allows consumers to try a variety of wood flooring looks in different room settings. Choose from a kitchen, living room, entry or bedroom, select from more than a dozen wood species, including domestic species like red oak and hickory, and exotic species like Brazilian cherry or ipe, lay the wood either horizontally or vertically, and change the wall colors to most closely resemble the buyer's decor. This tool gives a customer a good idea of how different species can change the look and feel of a home before the buyer visits a flooring retailer.
