Hardwood flooring
Can hardwood flooring improve the resale value of your home? Do wood floors have a strong Return on Investment? Absolutely! Hardwood floors can help sell your home faster and for more money. Why? Because hardwood flooring is the preferred flooring choice and it improves the value of your home. And, if you don’t believe me, […]
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The best stains, finishes and techniques for whitewashed hardwood flooring Whitewashed hardwood floors are stylish again and quickly growing in popularity. These floors give a light, fresh and airy look for coastal decor, contemporary, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian decor or shabby chic styles. The whitewashing gives a nice touch of color while still showing the graining
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How to refinish wood flooring for a Scandinavian style or lightly whitewashed look Whitewashed floors have become more and more popular. They can be used for Scandinavian decor, farmhouse decor, coastal or beach decor…or just for a light and modern look. These floors are light and refreshing, and very easy to maintain. But, the challenge
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Which Stain is better for hardwood floors – DuraSeal or Minwax? Over the years, I’ve gotten many comments and questions relating to stain colors. Many people tell me that they (or their contractor/handyman) are using Minwax. I also see Minwax used in many Do-It-Yourself blogs. This always puzzled me as we almost always use DuraSeal,
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What are the most popular choices for hardwood flooring species? There are many species of hardwood flooring, and I thought it would be helpful to help explain and visualize the different types. There are pros and cons to each, and there is no “one size fits all.” It depends on what you like and which
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When it comes to hardwood floor refinishing and water-borne poly, what number of coats should you use? This question comes up often when people are sanding their hardwood floors with water-borne polyurethane, especially as these coats are thinner…and many brands of water based poly are not as durable. But the truth is there’s a simple
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Gray hardwood flooring for a modern, farmhouse and chic look Gray hardwood floors have been growing in popularity for the last 5 or 6 years. They are stylish and chic and you tend find them in higher end homes. They really make your home unique and up to date. And, there’s a nice little side
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Can you lightly sand hardwood floors? Many of my Westchester customers ask me if they can do a “light” sanding of their hardwood flooring. There are many contexts behind this question, and different reasons for asking, and this context is critical to understand before giving a direct answer. Please note that this article may contain
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Farmhouse style flooring for an authentic and stunning look Recently, I wrote an article on farmhouse style paint shades which has been extremely popular on pinterest, so I figured I’d also write a companion piece on farmhouse floors, as floors and walls need to be coordinated together. The farmhouse style craze has taken the world
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What are the benefits of White Oak hardwood? White oak flooring has been rapidly growing in popularity and seems to be outpacing red oak hardwood in terms of growth. Why is that? What is driving the stronger preference towards white oak and what are the key benefits of white oak vs red oak? In this
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