UNIVERSAL HARDWOOD E-MAIL NEWSLETTER
August 28, 2006 Volume 1, Issue Number 8 - NEW OCT 07 ISSUE click here
"Whichever Universal Hardwood floor you choose, you can be sure of one thing: You'll own a floor created by nature and crafted using the very best technology, with total respect for the environment."
HURRAH FOR ROLLYWOOD!


The Thermowood Collection, the next generation of wood
hANdwerk from Austria offers custom wood floors that can be rolled out like an area rug. Solid wood planks are attached to foam backing that hold floor tightly in place. No glue or nails needed! The best part is the floor can be rolled back up when you move! Available in ash, beech and maple and in kiefer, ash or teak for outdoor decks, saunas or showers.
Thermo wood solid wood flooring is completely innovative and beautiful beyond imagination…the haute couture of wood flooring. Transformed and strengthened by a carefully measured heating process, these solid wood floors are both exquisite and tough. This thermal process, practiced by the Vikings to increase the durability and longevity of their ships, renders the wood moisture, mold and mildew resistant.
Industry works with nature to create a work of art
Nothing adds more to the beauty
of a space than the introduction of natural elements. Industrial
Designer Parquet floors are made from parts of the tree that are
mostly ignored, showing off the full spectrum of color variation
and pattern. Industrial Designer Parquet is made with non-toxic, natural materials.

Contemporary classic made within the Dutch Tradition
Antique floors have a character of timelessness that fits with every décor. They create warmth with coziness and lovely acoustics. Antique floors are ideal for commercial and residential applications. Finished off with hard wax oil, making them maintenance friendly and will improve the character over the years.

EXO-THERMO Treated Wood
The Earth and Fire Collection is a new generation of EXO-THERMO treated wood flooring with superior dimensional stability. Without using chemicals its color is darkened throughout the top layer. The Thermo process decreases stretching and contraction, improves damp and moisture resistance and increases hardness.

Universal Bamboo Collection
More that 108 basic color schemes and customized colors for any specific project, on demand.
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Contributes to LEED 2.0 MR Credit 6 – Rapidly Renewable Resources.
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Environmentally friendly renewable resources – Matures every 10 years.
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Harvested with minimal impact on the environment.
Exquisite bamboo flooring installation: Modern Business Interior - Antique bronze
Most other bamboo flooring manufacturers are using a pre-finished UV coating with an additive called aluminum oxide to give it hardness. This type of finish lacks flexibility which makes the finish easy to scratch. It is also difficult to re-finish in the future. Aesthetic wise, it lacks transparency and has a synthetic appearance.
Our unique MP765 two-component water-base finishing system:
MP765 two-component water-base system is thick and flexible, much more durable and very easy to re-finish. It also has great transparency, giving bamboo floors a deep, natural and vibrant look.
Universal Cork Collection
Our products are made with high-quality natural cork fibers, processed with all that modern technology has to offer, but retaining the original advantages of its natural cork material. It is water resistant, insect resistant, fire resistant, bright, clean, and has a beautiful appearance. For centuries cork Flooring materials have been known as excellent building materials for both its practicality and its striking beauty. High density cork coated with four coats of our MP765 water-base urethane, will withstand airport traffic exceeding 10,000 people per day, which is much higher than typical retail or commercial traffic and beyond comparison to normal residential traffic.

Griffith Park Observatory, Los Angeles, CA
Architects: Pfeiffer
Barriga in Sunny Yellow, Terra Cotta, Red Maple, Algerian Red.
Eric Oxendorf, Photography
Universal Hardwood supplies the finest wood flooring sourced from around the globe. We specialize in exotic and unusual species and difficult to find offerings. Universal Hardwood is your source for the distinctive look of reclaimed floors and green flooring products for the envi ronmentally aware and the design-conscious.
Since 1996, Universal Hardwood Flooring has been serving the wood flooring needs of Southern California. Succeeding by maintaining the highest product quality standards and providing the best customer service.
Universal Hardwood's core values are to make use of environmentally friendly methods and renewable forest resources, to offer products that are consistently of the highest quality, to ensure excellence in customer care and to guarantee competitive prices at all times.
Universal Hardwood has the solution to all of your hardwood flooring needs. We invite you to explore our web site at www.universalwood.com and preview product through our live web cam. We also encourage you to visit our conveniently located showroom or call our toll-free number for the personal service you deserve.
We hope you have enjoyed this Issue of the Universal Hardwood Newsletter, please let us know what you would like to see in our next issue.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Michele Solomons,
Director of Operations & Business Development
phone: 310-839-9663 email: michele@universalwood.com