Posts by Pasquale Floors, LLC
Should I refinish my wood floors first, or paint the room first?
The consensus amongst the trades is….”Let me go first”. Why is this? Most of the time, we don’t want to damage someone else’s work and then be responsible. The thing is, if we all are careful, we can minimize any type of damage, causing less stress for you, the client. The most important thing is…
Read MoreWhat do we do about my baseboards/shoe molding, door casings etc?
Do we have to remove them? Do I need to replace them? Can we just leave them in place? Great question and often asked! 80% of the time, we are working in historic homes with the original baseboards, shoe molding, wainscotting and we leave them in place but are very careful to do as little…
Read MoreCan I put tape on my hardwood floors?
The best answer is NO. Don’t Google this.. if you do the consensus (from people that do not deal with hardwood floors everyday) is that it is ok. It is not. Everyone wants to put blue tape on their floors especially when they are painting. I’ll say that most of the time, you probably can…
Read MoreWill my dog/cat damage my hardwood floors?
We all love our furry friends. They are part of the family. Depending on their size and energy level of your pet, they can negatively affect your wood floors. Most often, we hear that they are creating some scratching with their nails. Sometimes, they can have incontinence or vomiting issues as well. Both can do…
Read MoreUnexpected issues! What could they be and how do we address them?
First, let’s discuss some of these potential, unexpected issues and how they could arise. The most common is what lies under the carpet. Most of the time, everything is fine, it is usually just hiding neglected wood floors, with paint splatter on them but sometimes a wall has been moved and the flooring is missing,…
Read MoreHow should we prepare for your arrival, once we hire you?
First thing, we ask that the furniture is removed. We are not equipped to remove/store your furniture. Now, if you have a few smaller items like a side table, coffee table, small rugs, etc.. no problem, but the bigger items, we would love to refer you to a couple different moving companies that we have…
Read MoreDo I have to replace my hardwood floors?
In the area we serve, which is most of Cleveland Ohio and surrounding areas, the homes are either, new construction, mid-century homes and/or homes that are 125+ years old. How do you know if your floors can be sanded/salvaged or if you need to tear them out and replace with new? Great question, I’m glad…
Read MoreHardwood floors vs laminate, vinyl or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
The preferred flooring in a home is almost always hardwood floors, but sometimes other option make more sense. Why are hardwood floors so popular? First, they are renewable, meaning you can sand and refinish them/re-coat them, multiple times in order to change the color or bring them back to life after years of neglect.…
Read MoreShould I stain my hardwood floors?
The options are endless and sometimes not staining them at all is a fantastic option. First, we want to ask you a few questions so we can properly meet your expectations. Are we trying to match up to your kitchen cabinets or favor your stained woodwork? Maybe you love the color of an antique piece…
Read MoreWhat’s wrong with my hardwood floors?
Do you have a wood floor issue? Here are the most common ones. Water/Moisture issues account for the majority of problems when it comes to wood flooring! Let’s talk about those and some other issues you may have! BUCKLING: The wood floor has separated, lifted or “teepeed” from the subfloor. Causes: Increase in moisture from…
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