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Hardwood Flooring on a Diagonal | Stylish floors for Westchester

Installing hardwood on a diagonal can have a tremendous impact on the room’s look.  First, diagonal makes the space look larger.  That’s because your eye follows the longest length of the room, and if you remember geometry, the hypotenuse is always the longest length of the triangle.   Secondly, diagonal adds visual intrigue to the […]

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Hardwood flooring for kitchens – does it make sense?

Does hardwood flooring makes sense for your kitchen in Westchester? Believe it or not, hardwood flooring is currently the most popular flooring choice for kitchen remodels and new construction in Westchester County NY.  We install all types of flooring – hardwood floors, tile, cork, laminate and vinyl.  But, hardwood flooring seems to be the most

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How long does it take to install hardwood floors?

Installing hardwood flooring – how long does it take? How long does it take to install hardwood floors for your home in Westchester NY? This is a common question among Westchester homeowners, especially if deadlines are attached (e.g. a move in date) or coordination with a larger project (e.g. kitchen remodel or new addition).  

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What types of kitchen floors do new home buyers look for?

Most popular types of Kitchen flooring for new homeowners Believe it or not, hardwood flooring is currently the most popular type of new flooring installed in kitchens for Westchester County NY!  In fact, I continue to be amazed by how many new homeowners actively rip up the tile in the kitchen and change it over

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Flooded floors? Many don’t realize what insurance will cover.

What you are entitled to from your insurance company, if your floors need to replaced after a flood. Lately, we have a lot of customers who have had water damage on their floors.  Water damage can happen for a number of reasons (too many to list) and sometimes it is covered by insurance – either

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Ebony hardwood flooring – stylish and chic floors for Westchester

Technically, Ebony is a very dense black hardwood – it is so dense that it sinks in water.  But, generally, when homeowners in Westchester County ask about Ebony hardwood, they really mean dark hardwood flooring, and usually that means oak flooring with an ebony stain.   Real ebony refers to several species of the genus

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Hardwood floor refinishing FAQ's frequently asked questions

FAQ’s for Hardwood floor refinishing in Westchester County

Hardwood floor refinishing – Frequently asked questions – Westchester County Q. How long does it take to refinish hardwood floors from start to finish?  This depends on what type of polyurethane you are using -oil based or water based.  Oil based tends to take longer – often 3-4 days plus drying time (longer if for

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Green Flooring Trends for Westchester NY

Westchester County Green Flooring Trends We’ve been getting more and more requests for Green flooring options, especially among our higher end customers. There are many ways to go green (or even greenish) with your flooring, but here are the top 5 trends. Please note that this article may contain affiliate links.  You can read my

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Can hardwood flooring be installed in a basement?

Yes, you can install hardwood in a basement, as long as there is not a water nor moisture issue.   In Westchester NY, many basements are below grade and/or constructed directly on the slab.  Because of this, many basements (especially in older homes) often have water issues/leaks or they tend to have excessive moisture.  Sometimes

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Kitchen flooring Trends – Westchester County

Trends in Kitchen Floors for Westchester NY Kitchens are the heart of the home and remodeling kitchens is a hot ticket item for many homeowners in Westchester County. When you are remodeling your kitchen, there are a lot of considerations as you need to color coordinate floors, cabinets and countertops. On top of that, there

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