Blog: Flooring Advice
When installing new hardwood floors do I remove baseboards?
If you do not, you may void the manufactures warranty (although the chances of collecting on a warranty are almost impossible). The recommended guidelines for installing a hard wood floor are universal. They do not vary, regardless of where you live. The problem with...
read moreWood Flooring Warranties – What Do They Really Guarantee?
Let's take a moment to talk about warranties. Most wood flooring comes with some sort of warranty. Most often, I hear about warranties on pre-finished wood flooring or laminate flooring. Lower grades of wood flooring may only have 5yr. warranties-, for example...
read moreOil-based vs. Water-based Polyurethane Hardwood Finish. A side-by-side comparison
I've been in the hardwood flooring business for many years and have refinished 3,500+ hardwood floors and stairs and have completed more than 6,500 hardwood installations. Each day I answer many hardwood staining questions from savvy customers doing research. One...
read moreWhich Wood Flooring Finish Is Right For You?
With this run of humidity it becomes especially important to consider which finish is right for you. There are primarily 3 types of finishes you have to choose from... Oil base polyurethane, available in high gloss, semi-gloss and satin. Will not dry in high humidity....
read moreDents in Wood Floors
High heels, pet nails, dropped heavy objects, furniture legs, etc. will dent wood flooring. The best solution is prevention: remove high heels, trim pet nails, and use felt protectors on furniture legs. A satin finish instead of a glossy finish will reduce the...
read moreGreen Wood Floors
We can help you with eco friendly flooring options! Did you know. Twice as much wood grows each year in the United States than is harvested. American forests are 90% larger now than they were 50 years ago. Individual trees are selected for harvest, encouraging forests...
read moreEngineered and Solid Wood Flooring
Engineered products are generally used below grade (read: below the main floors, like in the basement). Engineered wood flooring is typically installed over a concrete subfloor. Solid woods are used above grade. The cost for engineered flooring is usually higher than...
read moreRed Oak vs. White Oak Flooring
White oak has a brown or tan finished color, while red oak is actually lighter in color and has a pinkish hue. Because they have a different density, they will absorb a stain color differently and won’t match each other when stained. 99% of all staircases are red oak-...
read more7 Wood Floor Questions That Help You Decide on a Wood Floor Type
This is a question that comes up a lot. Here are 7 questions to help you narrow down those choices. I am often asked, should I go with a dark wood, a light wood, or a neutral wood? Dark wood examples are: brazilian cherry, mahogany or maybe a dark stain on oak. Light...
read moreWhat You Should Know Before Buying Wood Floors
Once you've selected what species of wood flooring you'd like installed, it's time to think about the grade of flooring. It's important to know what the quality of the flooring will be that you have finally installed in your home. Alas, often manufactures don't label...
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