Archive for February 2022
What are some things I should NOT do with my hardwood floors?
Do not wear high heels on your wood floors, EVER. This will result in about 2000 lbs per square inch of force on your floors. No wood floor can take this much pressure and will most likely dent the floors with every step. Do not wet mop your floors or use steam mops. Both of…
Read MoreWhat sheen should we chose for our hardwood floors?
Most people do not think about this until the project is almost completed. There are usually 5 options when choosing a sheen level. 1. Gloss 2. Semi-Gloss 3. Satin 4. Matte 5. Ultra-Matte Traditionally, a very shiny, reflective, glossy floor was desired. As of late, the most popular sheen is satin (less glossy). The satin…
Read MoreSand and finish my wood floors vs. Buff and Coat/Screen and Coat
Are Your Floors Showing Signs of Wear? Perhaps your floors are still in good shape, but you’ve started to notice some surface scratching. Maybe they were refinished a few years ago, and over time, your kids and pets have added some wear and tear. It’s also common for floors to take on damage during a…
Read MoreHow long does it take to refinish our hardwood floors?
It depends! A maintenance coat, where we are just cleaning, buffing and applying a new coat of finish can be done in a few hours. A bedroom sanding and refinishing can take between 2-4 days, where the refinishing of a first floor of an average size home could be closer to 5-7 and an entire…
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