Posts by Pasquale Floors, LLC
Hardwood 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…
Read MoreIs getting your hardwood floors refinished a dusty process?
It should not be! It does depend on who you hire and what type of dust mitigation system that they offer or do not offer. When we started about 21 years ago, not many people used dustless sanding systems or vacuums. Putting a dust bag on the sanders was about it. Now, it is one…
Read MoreHow do we get an estimate from Pasquale Floors?
We want to stand apart from other contractors and save YOUR valuable time! How do we do this? First, our website (updated weekly) is LOADED with information for you. Please read through our Blogs, Google Reviews and Gallery so you can get information on our pricing, what our past clients have said about us, as…
Read MoreWhy do my hardwood floors squeak?
First, don’t worry! It is very common, especially in homes that were built before 1950. Most of the time, the nails are getting loose, and you are hearing them move in between the wood floors and the subfloor, but, there are many reasons your hardwood floors can squeak. Other common reasons your wood floors squeak:…
Read MoreWhy do I have gaps in my hardwood floors?
One of our top 3 questions! You have gaps in your wood floors for a number of reasons, some of which you can control, some of which you can’t. First, wood is hygroscopic meaning that it will absorb and release moisture, given the opportunity. In the summer when it is naturally more humid, the wood…
Read MoreWhat do we do AFTER our hardwood floors are refinished?
We want you to protect your investment, so here are some things you can do to keep your wood floors looking amazing! If we are just leaving your home today or finishing up your project over the next couple days here are some things you need to know. First, you can walk on the floor,…
Read MoreWhat types of wood flooring are there in the Cleveland Ohio?
The most common wood species in the Cleveland area, from the most common to the least common are as follows: Red oak White oak Heart pine Maple Birch Hickory Cherry Ash Beech Poplar Walnut Grant it, there are obviously other species out there, one can potentially order any type of wood, if you are willing…
Read MoreTypes of wood flooring: Engineered vs. Solid vs. Pre-finished
So, what IS the difference? This gets confused a lot and often, people use the wrong terminology. Let’s talk about all three. Solid Hardwood Floors: They can be up to 3/4” thick, usually, the most common width in the Cleveland area is a 2.25” or 3.25” wide. This is, as stated, solid wood throughout. One…
Read More