Hardwood flooring vs Tile Planks that look like hardwood. Pros and Cons.

by TheFlooringGirl | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring, Tile Flooring

What are the advantages and disadvantages of hardwood floors vs Tile Planks that look like wood?   I get a lot of calls and comments on my blog asking me whether I think hardwood floors or porcelain planks (that look like wood) are better? It’s a...

11 Exquisite Dark Hardwood Floors to Transform Your Home

by TheFlooringGirl | Jan 4, 2019 | Blog, Hardwood Flooring

11 Dark hardwoods to transform your home into a stylish space In case you haven’t noticed, dark hardwood floors are currently the most popular color, and they just keep growing in popularity.  Dark woods add drama and they tend to go well with just about...

Staining hardwood floors gray | Refinish wood gray | Westchester County

by TheFlooringGirl | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog, Flooring and color trends, Hardwood Flooring

Refinishing hardwood floors gray in Westchester County   Yes, believe it or not, gray hardwood flooring is in style! Higher end homeowners in Westchester keep requesting gray hardwood floors. Yes, gray! It’s an up and coming trend. Finding pre-finished gray...

Which are the best Polyurethane brands for floors? Which do I recommend?

by TheFlooringGirl | Dec 7, 2018 | Hardwood Flooring

Brands of Polyurethane that I highly recommend When it comes to sanding and refinishing your hardwood floors, there are 2 main components: 1) The quality of the workmanship and 2) the quality of the materials (i.e. the polyurethane). In this article, I’m going...

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

by TheFlooringGirl | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, Featured, Hardwood Flooring

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 because: 1. It looks better 2. It lasts longer 3. It costs less....

The Top 5 Hardwood Floor Cleaners…and the one that I recommend

by TheFlooringGirl | Nov 26, 2018 | Hardwood Flooring

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. ...