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Expert: Carol Blaha - 11/3/2009


Question
wondering what hard wood flooring goes with rough ceader walls

Answer
Depends on the rest of the house.  I have rough cedar walls and went with a Mannington maple that is honey stained.  The warm color complimented the cedar.  And I wanted the clear modern look of the maple.  It's drop dead gorgeous.  

I considered also a red oak for same reason.  My husband liked a pine with a honey stain-- but I wanted -- again, a more modern look.  I didn't like the pronounced grain.  

We could have also gone darker.  The trend is toward darker tones.  So, there are many options  depending on the rest of your home furnishings and style.

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Carol Blaha

Expertise

Flooring questions: Specification, Warranties, Inspections, Product Knowledge, Enviromental Issues

Experience

I have been in the field 25 years, first as a specifier, then retailer and currently manufacturer representative on contract with 8 manufacturers, independent inspector and conduct moisture testing. Founding board member of the CO Chapter, US Green Building Council

Organizations
WFCA (World Floor Covering Association), NTCA (National Tile Council America) SCRT (Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technician), ASTM F60, (Environment) and F06 (Resilient Floor)

Publications
Colorado Real Estate Journal, Smart Buildings

Education/Credentials
MBA, CTC (Certified Tile Consultant), RRT (Carpet Repair & Reinstallation), CCT (Carpet Cleaning Technician, ISSI (Substrate Inspection) and completed coursework for Independent Ceramic Tile Inspector, Hardwood/Laminate Inspector and Senior Carpet Inspector. Scheduled to complete Independent Resilient Inspector in April.

Awards and Honors
Multiple Awards for Salesperson of Year and President's Club

Past/Present Clients
Clients include Fortune Co's to mom and pop

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