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 […]
Using Tile to Beautify Your Outdoor Living Space
Dear Rob: Next summer, I would like to totally redo my backyard, including patios, walkways, and maybe an outdoor kitchen. I’ve seen some tiles I’d love to use, but I’m not sure if they are good to use outside. Can you give some pointers or ideas for using tile outdoors? -Kyle in Utah Dear Kyle: […]
Choosing Paint Colors to Complement Your Floor
Dear Rob: I’ve finally settled on the wood floors I’m going to be installing in my living room, and now I’m struggling with paint colors. The floors, being wood, are a neutral earthy color, but I’d like a vibrant color on my walls. Can this work, or should I stick with earth tones? Help! -Nikki […]
Tips for Using Tile on Fireplace Surrounds and Hearths
Dear Rob: I’ve read about a lot of different ways to use tile on your site, but not much about my latest project. I’d like to use tile to give my old brick fireplace a new look. Do you have any tips before I get started? -Jeff in Ohio Dear Jeff: You can use tile […]
Different Floors for Different Lifestyles
<strong>Dear Rob: We really need to replace the carpeting in our new house, but we aren’t sure what flooring would work best for our family. Although we like the durability of tile, we also have young children and expect my elderly grandmother to move in with us within the next few years. With those needs […]
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