Floor polishing, buffing, waxing & refinishing are each different ways of restoring shine & renewing dull & scratched floors. These processes remove grime & restore the topcoat. Though these terms are often used interchangeably or may be assumed as the same thing, each is a specific process suitable for certain…
Vinyl floors have become a very popular choice for flooring here in Brooklyn as the 2021 real estate market has rebounded. In 2020 housing prices dropped as many people were moving out of New York City for greener pastures to the suburbs during the Covid pandemic. But this year (2021)…
What is the best flooring for kitchens ? That all depends on the budget and preference of style & performance. Today there’s many types of flooring suitable for kitchens. The flooring materials most often recommended are stone, porcelain, ceramic, hardwood & vinyl. Other good recommendations are laminate, engineered wood &…
Here’s an extensive list of garage flooring options to help make your garage as nice as any other room. Plain concrete can easily become stained & dirty looking. Putting a floor coating or covering is a very worthwhile investment to protect the floor and enhance the appearance of the room.…
Hardwood flooring is an old time classic that’s the top choice for many homeowners. Who doesn’t love the natural beauty & richness of a solid wood floor ? Every wood floor is unique as no floor boards are exactly the same. The variety of species, grain patterns, stain colors &…
Vinyl plank flooring, also known as Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) has become one of, if not THE most popular type of flooring. This is due to it being very affordable, durable, waterproof, stylish & widely available in a vast variety. Vinyl flooring used to be simply solid vinyl tile. This…
Wood floor refinishing is one of the most relatively inexpensive ways to greatly improve the look of your home. It makes your floors look new again and you can even change the color & sheen. It can be 3-5 times less costly than replacing the floor. The process of sanding…
What is the best flooring for each room of the House ? There are practically unlimited flooring options. Choosing which is best can seem overwhelming, especially when choosing for several rooms. To simplify the decision making we’ve narrowed it down to the most widely recommended flooring type for each room.…
Applying polyurethane adds a protective coat to wood floors. It takes on the scuffs, scratches & dents & increases water resistance. There’s two types of polyurethane – oil based & water based. How do they compare and which floor finish is best for your application ? To make a long…
When considering wood floors you may be wondering what is engineered wood flooring and how it compares to solid hardwood. Engineered hardwood flooring is made with a top layer of solid hardwood adhered to layered plywood. When installed it looks the same as solid hardwood. Engineered Wood On Concrete Floors…
