Hardwood flooring
Choosing the best vacuum for your hardwood flooring. And, can you even use a vacuum on wood floors? Please note that this article may include affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure at the bottom of the page. I get this question all the time: “What is the best vacuum for hardwood floors?” I …
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “What types of hardwood flooring are best for dogs? (or pets) Many of my customers have pets, and they would love to have hardwood floors that stand up well to dog claws. Can dogs and hardwood co-exist and live happily ever after? It’s a …
The 5 Most popular hardwood flooring cleaners on Amazon. Which one is best? It’s important to maintain your hardwood flooring with the best hardwood cleaning product. After all, hardwood is one of the largest assets and investments in your home. Hardwood cleaners serve multiple purposes. Not only will they clean and restore the wood’s …
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Many of my customers in Westchester County ask me how to prevent scratching in hardwood flooring, so I thought I would provide some tips. First, let me caveat this by saying that ALL hardwood scratches. It’s just a matter of time. Anyone that tells you the hardwood won’t scratch isn’t telling the truth. …
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Hardwood flooring cleaning guide and the best products and tools to use I wanted to share the best cleaning practices, products and tools for hardwood floors. Not everything you read online is true, so I wanted to set the record straight since there is a lot of incorrect and misleading info out there. Hardwood floors …
10 Tips To Make Dark Hardwood Flooring More Practical and easier to maintain Dark hardwood floors are all the rage these days. They are modern, bold and dramatic. But, yes, dark hardwood floors show dirt and scratches more, so here are some tips to help you maintain your beautiful dark hardwood. Also, while dark …
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High grade waterborne polyurethane: Loba 2K Supra is on par with Bona Traffic HD When it comes to water based polyurethane, there is a lot of misunderstanding and confusion out there. So I wanted to set the record straight on one of my favorite waterborne polyurethanes, Loba 2K Supra, which is a magnificent product. Please …
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Which comes first – the cabinets or the hardwood flooring? When it comes to kitchen remodels, many homeowners wonder if it’s better to install the cabinets or the hardwood floors first. Generally, it is much better to install the hardwood floors BEFORE the kitchen cabinets. There is one exception to this rule (see below). …
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High durability water-borne polyurethane brands – The top 3 choices Over the years, we have tested MANY brands of polyurethane…on thousands of floors, and I want to share with you the best water based poly that we have found for hardwood flooring. Contrary to what many may instinctively think, there are some super durable brands …
When it comes to sanding and refinishing hardwood floors, one of the key questions customers ask me is “how long does it take for the floors to dry?” Well this of course depends on the type of polyurethane you are using – is it oil based or water based polyurethane? And, this article on …
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