Posts by Pasquale Floors, LLC
How 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…
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,…
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