Dear Rob: I want a floor that is really going to stand out – something unusual or exotic. Can you help me out with some information about hardwood flooring beyond the normal oak? -Ron in Arizona Dear Ron: These days, people don’t want to have what their neighbors have in their homes; they want something […]
How Floor Coverings Affect the Size and Feel of Your Room
Dear Rob: The rooms in my home are small, so I’d like to choose a flooring that will help them feel bigger. Any tips? -Rita in Texas Dear Rita: Floor coverings are an important part of your home. Its main purpose is obviously functional, but there are decorative aspects that can help determine the way […]
Choosing Flooring and Other Design Elements Using Product Samples
Dear Rob: I’m in the planning stages of a complete home remodel, and I’m feeling hopelessly overwhelmed. I need to pick flooring finishes, paint colors, tile . . . everything. As I move from store to store, and back to my home, I’m having a terrible time matching materials and deciding how they will “go […]
Mixing Multiple Floor Coverings in Your Home
Dear Rob: Is it acceptable to mix flooring types in the same home? -Brenda in New Hampshire Dear Brenda: In short, absolutely! Below are some guidelines to help you plan your flooring project. Keep in mind that these are guidelines and not set rules because each house and personal taste varies so much. Mixing Hardwood […]
Matching Hardwood Floor Finishes to Existing Woodwork
Dear Rob: My wife and I are trying to pick out a stain color for our new hardwood floor, and we just can’t seem to agree. I’d like to pick a color that matches our cabinets, but my wife would like to pick a color that compliments some of our other design choices. What do […]
Environmentally Friendly Low VOC Floor Finishes
Dear Rob: I am refinishing the hardwood floors in an older home. I’m looking for a natural/eco friendly stain and gloss that is non-toxic. Do you have any suggestions? -Bridgette Dear Bridgette: It’s great to know that you are looking to use an eco-friendly and non-toxic floor finish. Choosing a finish is important, because the […]
Fixing Squeaks in Hardwood Floors
Dear Rob: I love my wood floors, but I have a couple of really annoying squeaky spots that I’d really like to get rid of. What should I do if I have squeaky hardwood floors? Shannon from Colorado Dear Shannon: Squeaks in wood floors can be very irritating. While there is no miracle cure for […]
Scratched Hardwood Repair Looks Dull
Dear Rob: I touched up a scratch on my red oak hardwood floor using the same finish that the floor contractor used and it looks duller then the rest…… it was a oil based finish called Fabulon. -Kim From Alabama Dear Kim: I am sorry to hear about your scratched hardwood floor problem. Dull finish […]
Fixing Dull and Shiny Spots in Hardwood Floor Finish
Dear Rob: I recently had my floors refinished and the poly came out very uneven. Some places it’s really shiny and others, its very dull. Any ideas on a quick fix to even it out? I have to move furniture into these rooms this weekend. -Lacey G. from Merrimack, New Hampshire. Dear Lacey: I assume […]
Janka Ball Hardness & Hardwood Floor Durability
Dear Rob: I have three very large dogs and two kids. I was told not to put in hardwood floors because it will get scratched, but if I did, I should go with a really hard wood. How do I know how hard a wood is? -Darlene D. from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Dear Darlene: With […]
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