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…
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 &…
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…
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…
Oak flooring is the #1 choice for hardwood floors in the US. Let’s have a look at the reasons why. We’ll also discuss the two types of Oak – Red & White. Wide variety & Affordable Oak is widely available in the US where it grows abundantly. A diverse range…
We’ve rounded up a list of the 10 most common types of hardwood floors here in the US. The United States happens to be blessed with a vast natural resource of various wood species. There’s hundreds of types. It so happens that the most common types of trees are ideal…
In recent years bamboo flooring has gained considerable popularity. This is due to it’s repuation as an eco friendly product it’s affordable pricing advances in production methods which have introduced “strand woven” bamboo – a highly dense product which is even more hard and durable than red oak the trendy…
Nowadays there is a seemingly unlimited variety of flooring options. Here’s ten reasons to narrow the choice down to hardwood. 1. Hardwood floors can dramatically change the look and feel of any space. Wood gives a richness and beauty which cannot be surpassed. It adds an artistic feature which complements…
The final step in finishing your wood floors will be to apply polyurethane to give it a protective layer and attractive sheen. There are basically two types of polyurethane, oil based (solvent borne) and water based polyurethane (water borne). Oil based products were originally the standard in the industry until…
