Floor Refinishing
What to Do About Splinters in Your Floor
One of the main reasons hardwood floors are so popular with homeowners is their lasting beauty. Wood floors are a classic choice for versatile home design and durability, but over time, even the best wood floor can start to wear. You may notice over the years that your wood floor has begun to splinter in … Continue reading
How to Care for Refinished Hardwood Flooring
Imagine if you will that you spent your weekend refinishing your hardwood flooring. Or you’re about to do that this weekend after promising your spouse you would do it for months on end. Either way, here are some useful tips for how to take care of a recently refinished hardwood flooring.
Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors in Time for Summer
Take a minute to recall the last time you redid your hardwood floors. If it’s been too long, or you can’t remember when you did it, then it’s probably a sign. You need to get it done, so here are a few good reasons why you should refinish your hardwood floors before summer is in … Continue reading
It’s Time to Refinish Your Home’s Hardwood Floor
Once your hardwood floors are installed, you can expect that they will last you for decades. But time is the great equalizer, and even the highest-quality hardwood floor will look like it’s survived a war if it gets dinged up or damaged enough. Pay attention to the condition of your home’s wood flooring, because it … Continue reading
The Exotic Benefits of White Oak Hardwood Floors
When you’re choosing a new hardwood floor, how do you decide? There are so many options for colors, styles, materials, and finishes. But why should you consider white oak hardwood floors? In this blog we will examine the exotic benefits of white oak hardwood floors. Read on to learn more about them!
Refinishing Hardwood Floors: Should You Really Do It By Yourself?
When it comes to refinishing hardwood floors, there are two answers to this question. The first, shorter answer is no, not really. The second, longer answer is to take a long look at yourself in the mirror. How good are you at do-it-yourself tasks? Even more importantly, can your floor even handle refinishing? In this … Continue reading
5 Things to Consider Before Having a Floor Refinished
Whether you just moved into a new home with less-than-new hardwood flooring or you have been walking over the same boards for years and you’re feeling a little bored, choosing to have your hardwood flooring refinished is a big decision. Make sure that you make the right choices along the way with these 5 tips … Continue reading
Does Your Hardwood Floor Need to Be Refinished?
Today’s hardwood flooring has few maintenance requirements. Apart from regular cleaning and taking some advance precautions to prevent damage, your hardwood floor and its finish will be good for a long time. If you have an older or premium hardwood floor, however, you might want to start checking it to see if it’s time to … Continue reading
The History of the Hardwood Finish
The history of hardwood flooring is truly unique. Once upon a time it was only available to society elites or even only to royalty in some cases. We have come a long way from the first wood floors which were hand-scraped and sanded. Hardwood finish is a relatively recent development – in the old days, … Continue reading
Water and Oil: Wood Finishes
Once new hardwood flooring has been laid into place, one of the final steps of installation is applying a coat of wood finish. In some cases, the hardwood panels come prefinished, eliminating this step… but choosing to apply finish yourself gives you the power to pick the best kind of finish for your floor. The … Continue reading