Dear Rob: I have a problem with a transition from my living room to kitchen that I need advice for. Can you help? I don’t know if the kitchen floor should be pulled up to be level with living room, etc. I am laying down laminate 12.2 ml across from living room into kitchen. Should […]
Advantages of Electric Radiant Floor Heating System
Electric radiant floor heat is a good addition or alternative to other home heating systems. Made from electric cables or mats built into the floor or attached to the subfloor, radiant floor systems are available for every type of flooring including hardwood and carpeting. Electric radiant floors are less expensive and easier to install than […]
Installing Flooring over Original Hardwood Floors
Dear Rob: I have a 100 year old farm house that needs a new kitchen floor. The house is rarely occupied so the HVAC does not usually run allowing for moisture and temperature variations. The original tongue and groove pine is still there and in solid form but even when new it was not high […]
Repairing Water Damage on Prefinished Floors
Dear Rob: Are Bruce prefinished floors refinishable in the future? We have water damage from a saltwater aquarium in our foyer, and want to refinish but the stripper doesn’t seem to be taking any veneer off. Can it be sanded off? Thanks, Cindy Dear Cindy: Bruce prefinished flooring can definitely be refinished, and to do […]
Slip Resistant Hardwood Floor Finishes
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 […]
Find Tools with ToolsPower
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 […]
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