We want to hear from you. What are your opinions on the different floor finish options? Do you have advice to share or insight that might be helpful to others? Any pros and cons you think need to be highlighted about the different methods? Leave your opinions or recommendations in the comment section below. The finish is a protective […]
So You Think You Can Sand? How About Maple? By Avi Hadad for Hardwood Floors Magazine A few years back I attended a floor technical school. There was only one panel that was made out of maple, the rest were red and white oak panels. Three guys took the task to sand that floor. When they were […]
It is the most wonderful time of the year! …but not always for your hardwood floors. Between weather, hosting parties, and decorating, holiday festivities can take a toll on your floors. A great article by Daniel J. Praz of Mr. Sandless, points out 4 things to watch out for during the holidays, in order to […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Maintaining Hardwood Floors The holidays are right around the corner and we want to give you some helpful Do’s and Don’t’s to do while you are hosting and enjoying the festivities of the season! It’s always best to start with the Don’ts: -Don’t use Oil Soaps, Waxes or furniture polishes. This […]
Prepare Your Home for Hardwood Floors When purchasing hardwood floors, we sometimes let the excitement of getting new floors distract us from all of the work and preparation that must be done before installation can begin. We want to visualize the beauty that the new floors will add to our home immediately. Often times, what […]
Reclaimed Realities: What to Expect from Reclaimed Wood Flooring By Tommy Sancic From the August/September 2013 issue of Hardwood Floors Magazine Reclaimed wood flooring started as a niche product that served a small segment of the industry, but it has come a long way from those beginnings. Reclaimed products are now ubiquitous in today’s market […]
I want hardwood floors, but where do I start? Hardwood floors are a great way to add beauty and value to your home. Making the decision to add or replace hardwood floors in your home is a big investment that could pay dividends of both years of enjoyment and in dollars returned if you choose […]
Wood Species ID, Squeaks and Applying Hardwax Oil Original article published by Hardwood Floors, the magazine of the National Wood Flooring Association. By HF Editors April/May 2014 Do you have any hardwax oil application tips? Jay Daniel Moore, owner at Richmond, Va.-based Antique Floors LLC, and NWFA Regional Instructor, answers: Some people buff it on, […]
Cut down the trees and you’ll save the forest. A new study led by Yale University concluded that using wood, rather than employing steel and concrete, in building and bridge construction would significantly prune the levels of global carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption. To an outsider, this may seem illogical. Cutting down forests, […]