Blog: Flooring Advice
Are Your Laminate Floors Safe? What You Need to Know About Formaldehyde Used in Flooring
I've had quite a few calls today, following the 60 Minutes report about formaldehyde in laminate flooring sold by lumber liquidators, about the safety of flooring materials used in our industry. For those of you who have not seen the report, Anderson Cooper of 60...
read moreWhat to Know When Installing or Refinishing Wood Staircases, Handrails, and Balustrades
One question I hear every day is, "Do you install and refinish staircases? Believe it or not, many flooring companies do not offer this service because wood staircases require experienced craftsmen with an eye for detail. Over almost 60 years, we have done wood...
read more6 Things To Consider When Sanding and Refinishing Hardwood Floors and How To Choose The Best Contractor
Here are a few things to consider when choosing a floor company to sand and refinish your wood floors. Three things to look for when hiring a flooring contractor Are they fully insured? How long will the hardwood sanding and refinishing job take? What do customers say...
read moreShould I Buy a Pre-Finished Hardwood Floor or an Unfinished Hardwood Floor?
4 Tips on Buying the Best New Carpet for Your Home or Business
I talk to people everyday and people ask me, "Can I get a carpet cheap?" The best answer I give them is, "Do you go into a restaurant and ask, 'Can I get food bad?'" Keep in mind that the installation of a carpet is the same whether you install a low grade, medium...
read more12 Tips to Know Before Installing Residential or Commercial Luxury Vinyl Tile
One of the hottest products on the market today is an LVT, which stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile. You’ve probably seen them in your local doctor's office, Wal-Mart, or Dave’s Marketplace. They look like real wood or real ceramic tile. Today, people are installing LVT in...
read moreSeasonal Hardwood Floor Gapping
We get called all the time about seasonal gapping. Most of the time spaces in your wood floors are normal. Wood is hygroscopic, it expands and contracts based on the seasonal atmosphere. A licensed installer will acclimate the wood to the environment, which should...
read moreWho Goes First – The Painter or the Wood Flooring Contractor?
When you're remodeling a room, people often paint or wallpaper in addition to adding new wood flooring. The question often comes up- "Which step should be completed first"? The rule of thumb is that the flooring contractor should go in prior to the painting being...
read moreWood Floor for Radiant Heat
An engineered product works best using a floating installation. Oak is an ideal species for this purpose. Maple and pecan are usually discouraged for radiant floor heating. You can also use a solid wood flooring. Preferably a rift and quarter sewn wood flooring....
read moreBest Way to Clean Wood Floors
Firstly you must determine if cleaning is what is needed. Or do you need re-finishing. You can't clean a wood floor that has little or no finish. Because, you are not cleaning the wood, you are cleaning the finish. Therfore, if you can see dirt in the grain no amount...
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