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Flooring Decisions: When to Refinish Your Aging Hardwood Floors and When to Replace Them

by Ben THardwood Flooring, Maintenance April 2, 2025April 10, 2025No Comments

One of the biggest benefits hardwood floors provide is their durability. When properly installed and well-maintained, high-quality hardwood floors may last for 50 years or longer. But eventually, even the finest hardwood floors will begin to show signs of wear. They start to fade a bit, and the tiny scratches and scuffs start to add …

Exploring the Difference Between Water-Resilient Laminate and Luxury Vinyl Plank

by Ben TInterior Design, Maintenance January 20, 2025February 4, 2025No Comments

It’s easy to become overwhelmed when shopping for new flooring. The sheer number of options can make your head spin, and homeowners rarely even know where to start. Don’t worry, we’ll try to help by exploring a few of the key differences between two especially popular products: water-resilient laminate and luxury vinyl plank. Water-Resilient Laminate …

Keep Your Preverco Floors Looking Their Best With Preverco Floor Cleaner

by Ben THardwood Flooring, Maintenance December 28, 2024January 29, 2025No Comments

A brand that’s famous for their commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and environmental sustainability, Preverco Hardwood Floors are some of the best floors that money can buy. Available in your choice of several hardwood species and a variety of attractive finishes, Preverco floors often become the focal point of any room. But if you want your …

Transform Your Wood Surfaces: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying WOCA Diamond Oil Active

by AndrewMaintenance August 29, 2023October 11, 2024No Comments

Wooden surfaces radiate timeless charm and authenticity, and to ensure they maintain their beauty for years to come, proper care and maintenance are essential. WOCA Diamond Oil Active offers a superb solution for enhancing the allure of wood while providing robust protection. In this blog post, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process on how …

Gaps in Wood Flooring

by Unique Wood FloorsMaintenance, Other March 16, 2023October 17, 2024No Comments

Wood flooring is a beautiful and durable option for flooring in any home, but it can be susceptible to gaps during seasonal changes and with poor maintenance. While small gaps are normal and go back to normal in warmer seasons, there are times when the gapping becomes too much. Understanding the causes of these gaps …

5 Tips for Easy Hardwood Floor Maintenance

by AndrewHardwood Flooring, Maintenance August 3, 2022October 17, 2024No Comments

Hardwood floors are a beautiful and classic addition to any home, but they do require some special care and attention to keep them looking their best. Here are five easy tips for hardwood floor maintenance: Vacuum regularly. This will help to remove any dirt, dust, or other debris that can accumulate on the floors and …

6 Wood Floor Cleaning and Maintenance Hacks [Tips & Tricks]

by Unique Wood FloorsMaintenance March 30, 2019January 8, 2025No Comments

Wood floors are an extremely popular flooring option. They provide a natural beauty to the room, along with durability and strength. However, what turns some people away from wood floors is the maintenance they require. They get scratched, gouged, and stained, which can be devastating to a homeowner who just spent hard-earned money on them. …

Tape, Which is Best for Hardwood Floors; A Scientific Experiment

by AndrewInstallation, Maintenance January 15, 2018December 19, 2024No Comments

Tape gets used on every job site, it could be duct tape, painter’s tape, caution tape, you name the project they probably have a tape for it. When it comes to hardwood flooring, fasteners are often used for holding the planks together while the glue dries in a floating or glue-down installation. Choosing the right …

Five Tips to Keep Your Wood Flooring Clean in Winter

by Unique Wood FloorsMaintenance November 26, 2017December 20, 2024No Comments

Homeowners across the globe appreciate the beauty and character of wood flooring. But those living in northern climates need to deal with winter weather when snow, wet footwear, and ice take a toll on wood floors of all types. Find out how you should care for hardwood and engineered wood flooring to ensure the winter …

How to Prevent Gapping In Your Hardwood Floors

by AndrewMaintenance September 21, 2017December 26, 2024No Comments

It is important to remember that wood, regardless of its species or hardness rating, is an organic product made of fibers that absorb nutrients and water. The fibers within wood are constantly changing in tension, flexibility, and solidity.

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