Hints for Hardwood Floor Owners
Although hardwood flooring can be a highly desired feature when buying or selling a home, many people do not consider how to care for the special wooden planks. Although hardwood can last for over 100 years, if not taken care of the wood can scratch, dent, and even become worn over time. Here are some…
Read MoreHelpful Tips for Choosing the Best Flooring
Renovating or building a home can come with many different design choices, such as what kind of hardwood floors, or other flooring, is the best for your needs and aesthetics. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, but with the right professional help and the most effective tips, these choices can be a piece of cake. For…
Read MoreChoosing Prefinished Hardwood Floors, the Easy Way
When you are renovating or building a home, one of the most important decisions you are likely to make include which flooring you want to use throughout the space. Hardwood floors are a classic decision to have in your space and can offer you more bang for your buck than other types of flooring. But,…
Read MoreBenefits and Pitfalls of Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring can be a great investment, as it looks nice, has the potential to last for 25, 30 or even 40 years and it can be paired with just about any furniture, rug or accent pieces. That said, hardwood also comes with a few pitfalls, the biggest of which is maintenance. If you’re considering…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Hardwood Flooring Supplier
Hardwood flooring is a huge investment, but it’s an investment that can last you a lifetime. For this reason, it is important to work with a reputable supplier who not only provides the best hardwood materials around, but who will also be available should any problems ever occur with your flooring. Before you buy materials…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hardwood Floor Installation
If you are looking at having your floors renovated, it’s important to understand the various steps in the hardwood floor installation process, as well as the time that will need to be invested. Whether you are a strong do-it-yourselfer or not, the process is important, because it helps you understand the work that contractors will…
Read MoreHow to Match Your Existing Hardwood Floors When Renovating
Hardwood floor installation is a tricky business, down to selecting the right flooring to match what you already have in your home. The fact is, due to lighting differences, atmospheric effects, and other factors, a piece of flooring can have one appearance in the showroom and turn out to look completely different once you have…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Hardwood Floors
It is difficult to beat the beauty of hardwood flooring. Hardwood floor installation is a great upgrade to your home, but these floors require extra care that other flooring does not. To protect your floors and keep them looking fantastic, you need to shield them from scratches, moisture, sun and harsh chemicals. Hardwood floors…
Read MoreHow to Distinguish Different Types of Hardwood Finishes
Whether it has been a while since you refreshed your hardwoods or you are going in and installing brand new floors, buying hardwood floor finishes may seem like a no-brainer. You just saw an advertisement for a sale down at your local home improvement store and were planning to simply go there. While it may…
Read MoreChoosing The Right Floor Finish Style
Floor finish style options are more than just color and space aesthetic – different blends of finish can create different finishing options that affect how you apply the finish and how you maintain your floors. Knowing what your family needs out of a floor maintenance plan will be a key factor in your decision on…
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