Hardwood for remodeling

EMODELING expenditures reached more than $100 billion last year with kitchens leading the way as the most remodeled room in a house.

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Although hardwood can be used extensively in remodeling any part of a home, kitchen cabinets, counters and flooring needs can be well satisfied by tough, yet handsome, hardwoods. The Hardwood Manufacturers Association proved this in the 1989 Nashville ( Tn. ) Designer's Show House.

Working with an award winning kitchen designer, they used quantities of hardwood to update the kitchen of a 62 year old home. Solid oak countertops were installed with cherry cabinets. Strip oak flooring was used underfoot and basswood shutters on the windows.

Hardwood can be recommended for the kitchen with confidence today, both the designer and HMA stressed. Solid oak countertops are treated with a special finish that repels everything from glass rings to nail polish remover. Oak strip flooring has a protective finish that resists spills and everyday soil. Hardwood cabinets are both practical and beautiful.