Posts by Pasquale Floors, LLC
Is 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 MoreWhat 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
Maybe your floors are in pretty good shape, and you are just starting to see some surface scratching? Maybe they were just refinished a few years ago and your kids and dogs have put some wear and tear on the floors, and you want to keep them looking perfect? Did you just have a remodel…
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