Most old solid oak wood floors can be sanded several times during its lifetime. However, if your flooring is over 20 years old it is best to double-check to ensure enough wear layer exists before attempting another sanding. When a wood floor’s wear layer is under 2 millimeters, you might consider factory-finished hardwoods for your …
Snap-together wood flooring eliminates your need for adhesives, nails, or screws of any kind. All you need to do is apply a little pressure to the planks to join them together and you’re on your way to enjoying a new and beautiful wood floor in a fraction of the time it takes to install more …
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If you are in the market for a new wood floor and haven’t heard about oiled wood floors yet, it is time to take a serious look at the options. You can be assured that this new trend is already here and it will be here to stay. Today we want to share our own …
Durability is always one of the top concerns for homeowners when choosing the perfect floor. When discussing the durability of a wood floor hardness is the first thing buyers focus on. Although hardness does contribute to the overall durability several other factors contribute to the overall durability. Including but not limited to the sheen, color, …
Every home improvement project carries with it a bit of stress. However, the right contractor should act as a guiding hand and soothe you through the process. Hiring the wrong one could mean plenty of headaches and a waste of your hard-earned money. Here we will look at some common signs of an unprofessional or …
When the time comes to replace your current floor covering with a new hardwood floor you might be eager to go talk to someone at the flooring store right away. However, you can already get started on your flooring project before ever visiting a flooring showroom. One of the first steps is measuring the entire …
An oil finish adds an unmatched beauty to the hardwood, allowing the user to feel the natural wood grains with each step. Oil-finished flooring is designed to enhance the wood and allow the wood to become better looking with age. Using the right floor care product is the most important concept for maintaining its beauty. …
Area rugs are one of the essentials after the installation of hardwood flooring. One thing often debated is the use of rug pads underneath an area rug. Professionals have warned against the use of certain pads that might smudge the finish on wood flooring. In this article, we will examine the best type of pad …
Proper wood floor acclimation has been a question on many homeowners and contractors’ minds before installation. Since wood flooring projects are a major investment, it is wise to understand the true meaning of acclimation. Under certain circumstances, wrongly acclimating your wood floor can lead to installation issues. Such as to potentially cause buckling or gapping …
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Are you thinking about updating a room in your house? Finished basement or office space? Consider the varied options in prefinished wood flooring. Prefinished hardwood is pre-sanded, stained, and coated with finish in a factory-confined space before being packaged into boxes. These floors are finished in a controlled environment which allows the finish to cure …
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