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Oil vs water based polyurethane: Which is better for refinishing hardwood floors?

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Which type of polyurethane is better for refinishing hardwood floors – oil-based or water-based polyurethane? We offer both options, but I usually recommend oil based polyurethane over water based for dark floors because: 1. It looks better 2. It lasts longer 3. It costs less. So, it seems like a no brainer, right? Well, usually […]

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Flooring for pets – Collection of my favorite pet articles

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Top pet questions about flooring Pets are an important part of our family, and choosing flooring that works with your pets is important for many of my Westchester customers. So, I thought it would be helpful to gather my favorite flooring blog posts about pets in one location. I hope this is helpful for you,

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Carpet runners for Westchester County

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In Westchester County, carpet runners for the steps have become more and more popular. What are carpet runners? A carpet runner goes on top of your hardwood stairs. Unlike wall to wall carpet, carpet runners cover most of the step, but still show the hardwood on either side. They are bound on the sides for

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Who is the Flooring Girl – Video – Debbie Gartner

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I thought I would share this quick 60 second video so you can meet me. I hope to do some more video blogging (or vlogging) soon. Enjoy. Video of The Flooring Girl – Debbie Gartner – Westchester NY Please note that this article may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure at

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Introducing The Flooring Girl

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I’m the Flooring Girl. My name is Debbie Gartner, and I love flooring. I love transforming my customers’ homes from drab to fab. Whether it’s putting new flooring in a whole home or refinishing an existing hardwood floor, designing a kitchen backsplash or just replacing carpet in a room, I’m your gal. I owned

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Is bamboo flooring hard or is bamboo flooring soft?

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Bamboo flooring. Is it hard or soft? Of course, this is never a simple answer. Bamboo is technically a grass, but it’s usually classified as a hardwood. If you search on the web for the Janka hardness scale (a rating meant to standardize the hardness of wood), you get all sorts of answers for Bamboo.

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Oil vs water based polyurethane: Which is better for refinishing hardwood floors?

Flooring for pets – Collection of my favorite pet articles

Carpet runners for Westchester County

Who is the Flooring Girl – Video – Debbie Gartner

Introducing The Flooring Girl

Is bamboo flooring hard or is bamboo flooring soft?

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