Dear Rob: I own a dance studio, and we recently installed an engineered hardwood in one of our rooms. This floor looks great and is easily maintained. However, it is too slippery for our dancers to be on their toes. Can you recommend a finish that will provide a little friction, while not compromising the […]
House Plants and Hardwood Floors – How to Protect Your Floor Finish
Dear Rob: We’ve installed a hardwood floor in our sun room 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 […]
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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 to Existing Wood and Trim Work
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 floors 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 to use for cleaning and polishing. I look […]
Bruce Prefinished Oak Flooring – Our Review
66% off Bruce Oak Floors Buy Bruce Oak Hardwood Flooring NOW! Save on Flooring online! www.FastFloors.com 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. […]
Cork: A Unique Eco Friendly Flooring Alternative
Dear 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’s popularity has not decreased since it was introduced into the flooring […]
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