What's Up at LeBlanc Floors

FSC Vida Grandis Flooring witih NON Toxic finish

2009-07-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

We get so many calls from people who think they have to have a Swedish finish and they don't. There is great healthy choices for hardwood flooring finish that don't have to stink your house up with chemicals.

Erin here in this photo is admiring her new Vida Grandis Floor finished with OSMO Hardwax Oil Finish. It's even repairable!

Compass Rose Medallion in Floor

2009-05-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

Craftsmen Wayne LeBlanc puts the finishing touch on an artistic handmade compass rose medallion. All our medallions are hand made by LeBlanc Floors, not factory made. This one was made with Walnut, White Oak, and Brazillian Cherry and Maple to compliment the red oak floor. All finished with Non Toxic Hand Rubbed Berger Sidle Hardwax Oil Finish. - Compass Rose & BS Finish on special this month. Call us for a quote.

Why have any floor when you can have a LeBlanc Floor!

Tigerwood Flooring with NON Toxic OSMO Finish

2009-04-08T07:56:00.000-07:00

Beautiful!

LeBlanc Floors Partners with Carbonfree

2009-02-04T14:12:00.000-08:00

Were really happy to partner with Carbonfree Organization

and support the fight against global climate change.

For many years now we have promoted green practices. It is in our company vision to be a part of the solution.

Here are some of the ways Leblanc Floors works to

be green.

*Offer green/non toxic flooring choices

*Paperless Office (contracts/invoices/estimates all electronic)

*We believe in giving as much initial info as possible via the phone/email for customers who are getting general info. This includes pricing and technical info. This cuts down on unecessary car trips/emissions etc. I have had contractors refuse to give me any info unless they came and did a big presentation, which was a big waste of my time!

Were always looking for more ways to be green. Email us if you have some good ideas!

Beautiful Weyerhaeuser Lyptus Flooring -Lightly Stained

2009-01-23T15:26:00.000-08:00

Here is a treat!

Beautiful Weyerhaeuser Lyptus Flooring

custom stained to owner preference.

Lyptus flooring is plantation grown.

This new home is in Ruston WA, and the floors were an important

choice for the new owners Bill & Polly.

Go ahead ask us about Lyptus-and other sustainable flooring.

gogreen@leblancfloors.com

Happy New Year

2009-01-16T13:30:00.000-08:00

Bang! it's 2009!

Were closing down the shop and giving all our employees the day off on Tuesday to watch the Barack Obama Inaguration.

2008 was a super year for green flooring!

As Seattle's leading green flooring contractor, LeBlanc Floors was able to bring lots of healthy -ecofriendly flooring choices to our customers. It is important to make healthy choices in all your living spaces. Floors are a big part of your home, so healthy floors contribute to healthy families, and a healthy planet.

We hope your 2009 is filled with peace and love!

Black Tigerwood

2009-01-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

Walt & Jenifer love their black stained Tigerwood

Floors and custom staircase.
We used FSC Tigerwood and Zero VOC's

black stain and Zero VOC's Hardwax Oil

for a one of a kind floor.

Vida Grandis Eucalyptus

2009-01-06T19:40:00.000-08:00

Robert & Kathleen on Vashon Island
(click on photo to enlarge)
just finished their beautiful home and choose this lovely flooring
from Ecohaus in Seattle. We used Zero VOC's Hardwax Oil finish.

Happy Holidays from LeBlanc Floors

2008-12-10T15:42:00.000-08:00

Please consider what your spend and purchase this year during the holidays, is it really necessary to purchase gifts with so much waste in packaging?

LeBlanc Floors is committed to change.

Instead of sending out cards or calenders this year we have donated $500 to Childrens Safe Drinking Water Organization. We encourage you to do the same and donate to where it's really going to make a difference.

Check this out: http://www.csdw.org/csdw/index.html

Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season
Think about it!! Make a committment!! Don't drink and drive!!

Wide Plank Yellow Pine with OSMO Hardwax Oil

2008-12-05T10:50:00.001-08:00

CUSTOMER COMMENTS

"Thanks for the amazing job on our floors. We so appreciate your care and commitment. They turned out exactly as I had hoped. Thank you both and to your crews. Please send me some business cards! Until we meet again! Barbara and Tom"

Custom Inlay Walnut & Quarter Sawn White Oak

2008-11-11T17:36:00.001-08:00

Vlad installs custom Walnut inlay rosettes in Quarter Sawn White Oak, all finshed with OSMO Hardwax Oil Finish. Beautiful!

PAGE DOWN FOR LOTS OF PHOTOS

2008-10-20T10:07:00.001-07:00

AND...here are some customer comments

Roz,
Just wanted to let you know the floors are really beautiful! They came out much better than I expected.....I didn't get home until late last night and got slammed at work today, but wanted to drop you a line....please pass my thanks along to Wayne. Again, they did a great job!

Julie

Customer Comments

2008-10-17T10:19:00.000-07:00

Wayne and Roz,

The floor looks great! Thank you very much for staying on task and being so easy to communicate with during this, what with our several problems and postponements.
Thanks again for your work. You're good people to deal with which me as DIY'er and half-ass general contractor-for-me really appreciates.
Marc

More customer comments

2008-09-30T16:25:00.000-07:00

Had my floors refinished in my condo prior to selling. Everyone loved the place and said the floors made it special. My condo sold in 2 weeks! Thanks for the good job.
T Schmidt

Before and After Old Fir Floors - Seattle

2008-09-11T14:19:00.000-07:00

Sanded and Finished with

Non toxic Hardwax Oil finish.

Notice how the old Fir developes

a patina pattern. This is a

characteristic or really old fir.

Tigerwood with OSMO Professional Polyx Oil Finish

2008-08-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

FSC Wood and Non Toxic finish. You can see this and other
Earth Friendy Floors at the New Ecohaus showroom
in Bellevue.

Leblanc Home in San Francisco

2008-07-30T13:36:00.000-07:00

Wayne's parents home in San Francisco. This is the house

he grew up in. Just refinished with OSMO and new paint!

San Francisco Classic

2008-07-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

Wayne just got back from refinishing his parents floors in San
Francisco. They had very old carpet, and he was able to pull up and sand and finish the red oak parquet with OSMO non toxic finish. They have lived in this house since 1949!

Red Oak w/Mahogany OSMO Wood Wax Finish

2008-06-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Another Non-toxic and beautiful hardwood floor!

Reclaimed Red Oak - Barn Wood with NON Toxic OSMO Finish

2008-06-09T08:13:00.000-07:00

This beautiful wood has been reclaimed from barns back East.
It was rough sawn in different widths, and is full of character.

Installing around the existing fireplace was a challenge, but with
patience, and experiece we were able install so it looks like the wood was layed first and contours the rough edges of the fireplace rocks.

Sealed with a low VOC Safecoat. Beautiful!
The wood is expensive though (over $10.00 sq ft), because it takes more labor in
reclaiming wood. Reclaimed wood tends to be more expensive
than FSC, but FSC is totally green and an environmental good choice.
Click on photos to enlarge and see better.

Cascadia - Reclaimed Oak with OSMO Finish

2008-06-05T09:24:00.000-07:00

LeBlanc Floors was happy to contribute to the new office space
for Cascadia. Reclaimed Oak with OSMO

Check out their website for some great green info.
www.cascadiagbc.org

Customer Comments

2008-06-03T17:09:00.000-07:00

Roz and Wayne,

Sorry I'm late in thanking you for taking care of our floors and making them perfect. They look SO nice and are just the way I had hoped they would look.

You are to be commended for the business practice of great customer satisfaction and taking pride in doing the job right.

We are most greateful! You are exceptional and we would recommend you to anyone!

Take care,

Karen

Customer Comments-Oak with OSMO Professional Non Toxic Finish

2008-04-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Wayne and Roz -

The oak floors are beautiful! We are thrilled and couldn't have imagined them looking so good. OSMO really brings out the richness in the wood, and perhaps, FSC wood is just nicer, too :)! We were able to move back in after the sanding and finishing, with our toddler, and not worry about toxic fumes!!! That is a great feeling. Everyone worked efficiently and there was very little dust! Please feel free to use us as a reference! Hopefully more people will go osmo.

David and Sharon

Customer Comments

2008-04-10T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hi Wayne and Roz –

Just wanted to let you know our floor looks 1000 times better than it did before.
Thanks for an awesome job!! And if you ever need someone to give you a reference, I’d be happy to do it.

Julie

Spring Break Helper

2008-04-04T14:30:00.000-07:00

Riley LeBlanc (Master Hose & Cord Holder) helping out Luvin
while on Spring Break.

Vida Grandis On Sale!

2008-03-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

This photo is of a natural Eucalyptus Grandis the type of tree
that is plantation grown for FSC flooring like Vida Grandis
from Ecohaus that is on sale this month for $2.99. Book
your install with LeBlanc Floors and get the flooring for $2.89
per sq foot.

Contact us for a no obligation estimate.

LeBlanc Floors - Seattle Non Toxic Hardwood Floor Installation and Refinishing

2008-01-11T16:27:00.000-08:00

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Happy Holidays!

2007-12-23T10:51:00.000-08:00

Have a safe and happy holidays season!

Wayne & Roz

Hardwood Floors....To Stain or Not to Stain ?

2007-12-05T10:56:00.000-08:00

Here is White Oak (mixed Width install) sanded with no

stain, and then with an OSMO Stain 3 parts antique to 1 part Tobacco. The grain in the White Oak really pops when stained. Many people think you have to stain... no so.
It's all a personal choice.

Vida Grandis Flooring with OSMO Finish (NON TOXIC)

2007-11-30T10:49:00.000-08:00

What a nice living room! Vida Grandis (FSC) flooring with
NON-Toxic finish. You can really imagine sitting down and
relaxing, without any smelly finish. Nice....

Prefinished ECO Timber FSC Amber Bamboo

2007-11-15T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hi Roz and Wayne,
We wanted to tell you how thrilled we are with the bamboo floors you installed throughout our home! Your installers did a superb job…they are true professionals, working quickly without cutting a single corner.
From the beginning, it has been a pleasure to work with you. You are always on the ball, following up immediately and responding quickly to our infinite number of questions. Thanks for making this such a great experience!
If you’d like to stop by at any point to take pictures of the floors, you are welcome to do so!

Take care,
Steph & Geoff

Customer Comments.. Red Oak with OSMO

2007-11-07T09:22:00.000-08:00

Wayne,

I want to thank you again for your excellent (and patient !) phone coaching through my Osmo application trials. At this point we just couldn't be happier with this beautiful floor. About 1/3 of the old floor was too stained to be saved so our contractor replaced it. (The picture is a bedroom with the old floor.)

The Osmo has changed and mellowed and become much richer looking just in the few weeks since I put it on. And it seems to be very tough.Nothing seems to phase it- no stains or spots - and the repair to scratches is everything that is advertised, absolutely simple and invisible.

What a great product!

Regards,
C Novak

"We love love love the floors! ...

2007-10-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

"Wayne and the rest of the crew did a great job."

Vida Grandis with OSMO NON Toxic Finish

Customer Comments...

2007-10-11T13:14:00.001-07:00

"The floors look wonderful and your crew is fantastic. Thank you all."

T. Dickerson (refinish with OSMO)

Customer Comments...

2007-10-08T08:43:00.000-07:00

I think it's great that you and Wayne are doing what you can for the environment in your business - it's important, and certainly sets you apart from other providers. That was key to my decision to work with you on my floors.

I'm so pleased with the result - thanks again!!

Prefinished Braz Cherry

2007-10-01T12:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a nice Prefinished Brazilian Cherry.

Customer Comments...

2007-10-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

"Thanks Wayne & Roz!, the floors look really GREAT! Thanks for the great work. We really appreciate your attention to detail and craftsmanship. Best Wishes, B & S Lee"

;) we love to have happy customers!

Commercial Heart Pine with OSMO Floor Finish

2007-09-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

Downtown Seattle, 6th floor

Heart Pine with OSMO Polyx Oil Finish

We are able to renew the lobby area in in front of the elevators

on the weekend, with no distrubance to tenants, and there is

absolutely no lingering off gasing that would interfer with

employee's well being.

OSMO is an excellent hard wood finish for commercial areas.

Improve employee moral, use OSMO in your office.

Non Toxic OSMO on White Oak

2007-08-30T15:07:00.000-07:00

Summer is almost over...it's been a busy one! Here's a beautiful
kitchen floor we recently did.

Customer comments... Red Oak Installed with OSMO Professional Oil Finish

2007-07-30T11:18:00.000-07:00

"Hi Roz - just wanted you and Wayne to know how much we appreciate and like our new floors! They are beautiful and I think really upgrade our house. Plus, since I can't walk very much and get around on a roll-about they have really increased my mobility.We think you folks did an awesome job. Thanks for answering all our numerous questions and doing such professional work. Best wishes, R Woolrich"

;)

JULY/AUGUST FLOORING SPECIAL

2007-07-17T11:52:00.000-07:00

Materials Special
FSC Vida Grandis $3.59 sq foot

FSC Tigerwood with OSMO Professional Polyx Oil Finsh

2007-07-15T22:53:00.000-07:00

Wow! FSC Tigerwood from Environmental Home Center finished with OSMO... grrrrrrr!

Zero VOC OSMO on Select Maple

2007-07-15T22:49:00.000-07:00

Finishing is more of a challenge with the
higher temperatures we have had.

Custom Bamboo Countertops with OSMO

2007-06-22T19:55:00.000-07:00

Zero VOC OSMO on Bamboo countertops... even Lucy Wayne's
little cockatoo approves and there's no harmful fumes!
The bamboo countertops with OSMO are quite a savings
over traditional countertops. With OSMO, the surface
can be renewed, and there is no harmful finish
on the food preparation areas. Ask us about new
Bamboo countertops with OSMO!

4 Inch FSC White Oak with OSMO

2007-06-08T10:21:00.000-07:00

Beautiful! - NON Toxic Hardwood Floor Finish OSMO
Professional Oil on 4 Inch White Oak. Why bring toxic finishes
in your home when you can have this!

Consider wider plank flooring for that unique look. Or even a mixture of two widths.

Rescued from Paint OSMO on Oak

2007-06-05T16:09:00.000-07:00

Vladamir installing feature strip

2007-05-16T18:01:00.000-07:00

Bay Laurel with Walnut Feature Strip

2007-05-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

Bay Laurel Flooring (Myrtle) is local from Oregon. It's HFHC and available at the Environmental Home Center. If you like character wood, this is it!

Double Click on the photo to enlarge.

Michael & Diana

2007-05-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

On their newly refinished Oak floor finished with Zero VOC, NON Toxic OSMO Professional Oil Finish.

And with that said

2007-04-26T13:18:00.000-07:00

Wayne and I are going on an overdue vacation for Roz's 40th.

We'll be back to work on May 14th.

Customer Comment - OSMO Professional Oil Non Toxic Zero VOC

2007-04-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

Dear Roz
...gorgeous, gorgeous! Changes the whole look of our house! Several of our neighbors have already stopped by - much oohing and aahing, I can tell you! The striking wood grain - invisible to us before now - and warm color are just wonderful! Thanks again so much for your work. - Trisha (North Bend)

NON Toxic OSMO Professional Oil on Madrone

2007-04-23T14:25:00.000-07:00

Madrone available through the Environmental Home Center,
finished with OSMO Professional Oil is completely ZERO VOC!
Beautiful wood that is FSC to boot!

Red Oak with OSMO Professional Oil

2007-04-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

Watch this space!

2007-04-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

Day 1 carpet out..

LeBlanc Floors announces...

2007-03-30T11:27:00.000-07:00

That we are now applying ZERO VOC OSMO Professional Oil Finish. It's the same durable finish as the Polyx Oil, but without any solvent!. Here Wayne is applying a first coat. No smell!

This is truely a earth friendly green product for floor finishing.

LeBlanc Floors is the first in North America to use this fantastic new product.

Customer Comment..

2007-03-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

I am very pleased with both the job and with the experience. Which is pretty rare with me; I'm pretty fussy.
Thanks for the great support during the process.

Bob

Think Green!

2007-03-19T09:22:00.000-07:00

LeBlanc Floors is committed to being part of the solution.

Seek as much information as possible
from your service providers through email and phone conversations.
Discourage unnecessary auto trips that contribute air pollution and traffic.

Customer Feedback

2007-03-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Roz and Wayne -

Well, I waited 3 or 4 weeks for the finish to harden as you recommended, then took a crack at painting the risers white as Wayne
had suggested. It looks great, and I am really enjoying the floor.
You and your team did a terrific job.

Thanks again,
- D Phillips

Hi Roz,
... I'd be happy to be a reference. We've had a lot of work done on the house this winter, and you guys were by far the most reliable and straightforward people we've hired. The workmanship looks great too...
Thanks,
Sue

2007-03-14T15:48:00.000-07:00

Seattle Home Remodeling Show

2007-03-14T15:40:00.000-07:00

Wayne and Roz at the remodel show talk to people about FSC wood and OSMO Polyx Oil.

"Wayne said it was important to work fast on the first coat..."

2007-03-05T15:30:00.001-08:00

Off the Hook!

2007-03-01T15:42:00.000-08:00

Very nice trim work, tight installation. Yuriy & Roman do a
great job everytime!

Custom Fireplace Trim

2007-03-01T14:48:00.000-08:00

Here Roman is installing custom Peruvian Walnut
Feature Stip with FSC Hickman White Oak Rift & Quartered
around a Bob's fireplace.

Time to put your feet up and enjoy the new floors!

2007-02-28T17:14:00.000-08:00

Braz Cherry Finished

2007-02-20T13:44:00.000-08:00

First Coat of OSMO

2007-02-19T18:57:00.000-08:00

After sanding and fill, were now ready for the
1st coat of OSMO Polyx Oil.

FSC Brazilian Cherry Installed

2007-02-16T15:12:00.000-08:00

Nice! Wood Installed, next step to trowel fill, and sand.

Subfloor Installed

2007-02-16T15:10:00.000-08:00

After removing carpet, and particle board build up.
We had to install ply to increase subfloor
to at least 3/4 of and inch to nail new wood into.

Watch This Spot

2007-02-12T21:48:00.000-08:00

One of our jobs for this week is install Eco Timber Brazilian Cherry and site finish with OSMO Polyx Oil.

First Step was to remove particle board build up that was under carpet.

Surfaces Convention Las Vegas

2007-02-09T09:47:00.000-08:00

Last day at the convention. Did you know that large commercial

hotels and shops with wood floors used OSMO because they

have the ability to renew the finish in sections, as opposed

to having to sand the entire floor. Harrods in London for

example.

OSMO Germany & UK with LeBlanc at Las Vegas

2007-02-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

Wayne is down in Las Vegas this week working at the Surfaces Convention with the makers of OSMO from Germany and UK and Environmental Home Center from Seattle. Notice the Polka Players in on the side. Lots of fun, and info on OSMO. Did you know that Oil/Wax products are used on more than other finishes on hardwood floors in Europe.

After the paint was removed.

2007-01-31T12:18:00.000-08:00

Fir Floors rescued from under paint??

2007-01-31T12:10:00.000-08:00

Not sure why anyone would paint a beautiful wood floor, but
these floors are being recovered. It takes a bit more work to remove the paint, but well worth it.

Strip & Wax

2007-01-29T19:16:00.000-08:00

Today Cecilio works on stripping and waxing in downtown Seattle
Architect office. Nice and Shiny that's the way they like it.

AFTER Clean & Coat Service

2007-01-26T17:58:00.000-08:00

Our Clean & Coat Service is great for rentals and folks selling property that just want to brighten up the floors. There must be finish on the floor to do this service. Last for 2 to 3 years depending on traffic.

Before Clean & Coat Service

2007-01-26T17:48:00.000-08:00

Flush Mounted Vents

2007-01-24T09:48:00.000-08:00

Flush Vents make for a dressed up complete look. Did you know that you can have these vents installed in your existing floor when you go through a refinishing.

Madrona Treads

2007-01-18T21:14:00.000-08:00

Wayne works in the shop coating Madrona Treads. Madrona from Environmental Home Center is FSC certified.

Refinish before you Move In!

2007-01-10T12:53:00.000-08:00

If your going to be refinishing within a couple of years it might be a good idea to refinish before you move into a new house so you don't have to logistically move all the furniture out again. Here Wayne and Luvin put the final coat on Julie's new house before she and Joe move in.

Vida Grandis & Liptus Install

2007-01-09T21:18:00.001-08:00

Install Vida Grandis 1500 sq ft + these pretty Liptus stairs. Had to remove carpet, tackless, and build up in an old Crown Hill Residence. It was a challenge to get all the floors to one level. Installed New FSC Vida Grandis from Environmental Home Center and finished with OSMO Polyx Oil. The Vida Grandis is a softer wood, and takes more effort in sanding to get all swirl marks out. You can not currently buy Vida Grandis treads, but the closest would be Liptus which is what these are. Rich red tones in both woods, with more character in Vida Grandis than Liptus.

1st Posting

2007-01-09T20:51:00.000-08:00

We routinely get asked what we are working on and thought it would be great to start blogging all our jobs with photos. While it would be nice to have a digital record of all the jobs from the past years, we'll start with the present.