by Troy Hewes | Feb 12, 2015 | Luxury Vinyl Tile, Uncategorized, Video
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...
by Troy Hewes | Oct 29, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
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...
by Troy Hewes | Oct 20, 2014 | Hardwood, Uncategorized, Video
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...
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...
