Hardwood Flooring

Manufacturers of hardwood floors have greatly improved both the construction methods and wood floor finishes used in the production of hardwood flooring. Today's prefinished hard wood floors are more durable and much easier to maintain than ever before. The days of grandma having to wax here wood floors are gone. Plus, the number of different types of wood species offered by the hardwood flooring manufacturers has also grown dramatically, including many different types of exotic hardwood species from all around the World.

Wood floors are beautiful and practical. But, if you allow water to stand on the surface, the finish will stain and mold may grow. This is especially true with water-based finishes, and in humid climates.
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What's Involved in Refinishing Your Hardwood Floor?

Thinking of refinishing your hardwood floors? If you've recently yanked up the carpets and found the wood gouged and beaten by nails and staples, it's probably a necessity. Or maybe you've just moved into a new home and the old homeowners didn't bother keeping the floors looking good. Either way, you're probably wondering what all is involved in refinishing those wood floors.
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Are Hardwood Floors a Good Idea in the Kitchen?

Hardwood floors are wonderful in living rooms, hallways, and on stairs, but you really have to think about the pros and cons of them when you consider installing them in rooms that have the potential to become wet frequently, like bathrooms and, yes, sometimes kitchens. This is because continuous exposure to water, such as might happen around the sink or dishwasher, can cause warping or buckling, which will mean portions of the floor will need to be replaced down the line.

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