Dear Rob: We’ve installed a hardwood floor in our sunroom, which is loaded with plants. Other than using saucers to catch the water. Is there anything else we can do to protect our new floor from water damage? Thanks, Dave Dear Dave: It sounds like you’re taking a good first step in protecting your wood […]
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Since I own this site, a wood flooring company, and many tools of my own, I frequently find myself browsing the web for tools and other equipment. I’ve visited a lot of sites over the past few years, and one new site I learned about recently has the biggest selection of tools I’ve ever come […]
Acclimating Hardwood Flooring Prevents Buckling, Gapping, and Squeaking
When planning your hardwood flooring project, it is important to make sure that you allow enough time for the wood flooring to properly acclimate in the space prior to the installation. Hardwood flooring expands and contracts based on relative humidity (RH). As a certified wood flooring inspector (CWFI), I commonly see floor failures due to […]
Matching A Wood Floor Stain Color
Dear Rob: I am having difficulty deciding on a color of wood flooring for my living room. My wood trim is poplar stained a fruitwood color with a vaulted ceiling and front wall, which is also wood and stained a similar color. The front wall is mostly windows, so there is a lot of light […]
The Cost of Hardwood Floors
As a floor guy, I run into many customers asking what makes one hardwood floor cost more than another. I frequently get asked: ” How much does a hardwood floor cost?” That can be tricky, as there are so many options, choices, and variations. Overall, the main things that affect the cost of solid hardwood […]
Dance Floor and Commercial Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips
Dear Rob: We recently replaced our old dance floor. And I’m wondering how to maintain it on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Since it is a dance floor, there is a certain amount of wear and tear. I would like to know what you would recommend for cleaning and polishing. I look forward to […]
Bruce Prefinished Oak Flooring – Our Review
Bruce produces high-quality pre-finished oak flooring. But when it comes to oak hardwood flooring, there are a lot of options out there. We actually have a traditional site-finished oak floor on the main level of our home. But when it came time to extend our wood flooring into the rest of our home, a […]
Cork: A Unique Eco Friendly Flooring Alternative
ItDear Rob: I’ve been searching for the perfect eco-friendly flooring for my new condo. I’ve seen some cork flooring products on the market, but I’m not sure if it’s for me. Can you tell me more? -Joe in Atlanta Dear Joe: Cork is a flooring product that is as unique as it is beautiful. Cork […]
Choosing Bamboo Flooring
Dear Rob: I’ve been shopping for floors lately, and I’m very intrigued by the bamboo flooring products I’ve seen. Can you tell me a little bit about bamboo flooring and the differences between different bamboo flooring products? -Jeff in Wisconsin Dear Jeff: Bamboo flooring has remained popular since manufacturers first introduced it to the flooring […]
Interior Design Styles and Hardwood Floors
Dear Rob: I love the look of hardwood floors, but my design tastes are very modern, and I can’t help but wonder if hardwood is too traditional to work with everything else in my home. What do you think? Are there hardwood flooring choices that tend to work best in a modern home? -Kim in […]
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