Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Always the best hardwood expert in flooring in Westchester NY and beyond...great share Debbie

Jul 22, 2013 08:52 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Bamboo is what I've been using lately and the clients are all very pleased with it.  Great information Debbie.

Jul 22, 2013 08:58 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Debbie,

I really like the look of real wood. I have installed the bamboo in the past and the clint's really liked it.

Have a great day in New York City.

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 22, 2013 09:07 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Ginny - Thank you so much.  I really appreciate that.

Roger - That's the one "wood" I'm now trying to avoid as it does not last long.

Clint - I've heard lot of issues with bamboo, and especially in your region, so I'd be careful.

Jul 22, 2013 09:09 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debbie: You do a great job of freely sharing your flooring expertise with the masses.  Thanks and have a wonderful day!

Jul 22, 2013 09:31 PM
Janis Borgueta
Key Properties of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh, NY
LIC RE Salesperson

So much great information on what flooring to chose Debbie. I too have heard that bamboo is not the best choice. I had a builder think it would be a great different look only to find out that it was less durable. Thanks for sharing all your expertise.

Jul 22, 2013 09:50 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Debbie, thanks for this pretty comprehensive list-I really love maple and I would keep it natural because the grain is beautiful - but most homes here have oak, unless you are building new construction.

Jul 22, 2013 10:08 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debbie,

Excellent informative post! There is much to learn when deciding on wood flooring..no one is a better counselor with a bank full of knowledge for the consumer than our very own Flooring Girl!

Jul 22, 2013 10:14 PM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Debbie - great way of informing us (and our buyers) on different flooring .. Thank you!

Jul 23, 2013 04:08 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Debbie, I'll probably never get to see and feel an ebony floor in any home here but the grain and tone must be spectaculer in the right home.

Jul 23, 2013 08:06 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Debbie, I could be wrong about this but my sense is the average person my choose a floor based upon the look. There is so much more that we need to know before me make a flooring purchase.  The facts and details you provide will definitely help homeowners make informed decisions when making a flooring purchase. 

Jul 23, 2013 09:05 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie even though I have read some of this information before, I continue to learn something new each time I read it.  Great information.

Jul 23, 2013 10:41 AM