by TheFlooringGirl | Sep 5, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring
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...
by TheFlooringGirl | Aug 24, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring
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...
by TheFlooringGirl | Jul 5, 2019 | Blog, 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...
by TheFlooringGirl | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring
Yes. When you want to stain or change the color of your hardwood floors, you MUST fully sand and refinish the floors. If you don’t sand the floors first, the stain won’t properly penetrate the hardwood nor will the polyurethane properly adhere. This is...
by TheFlooringGirl | May 6, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring
The short answer to this is NO! All hardwood sheens are EQUALLY durable. In this article I’m going dispel several myths related to hardwood and polyurethane: Myth 1: Shinier hardwood floors are more durable compared to matte and satin finishes. FALSE. Myth...
by TheFlooringGirl | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring
No, polyurethane does not make hardwood waterproof, but it does make wood water resistant. Polyurethane gives hardwood its protection. It repels water and prevents water absorption, but it never fully blocks it so it will never make it 100% waterproof. ...
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