by Troy Hewes | Oct 10, 2014 | Featured, Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
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....
by Troy Hewes | Sep 19, 2014 | Carpet, Featured, Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Tile, Uncategorized, Video
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...
by Troy Hewes | Sep 1, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
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...
by Troy Hewes | Aug 19, 2014 | Featured, Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Tile, Uncategorized, Video
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...
by Troy Hewes | Jul 19, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
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...
by Troy Hewes | Jun 19, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized
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...
