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Is it really cheaper to buy your flooring at Home Depot?
Is it cheaper to buy your flooring at Home Depot? A few days ago, one of my friends called me and almost cancelled my appointment with her – she is redoing a whole basement and needs flooring for about 1,000 sq ft. Initially, from her “research” she wanted laminate (not…
Hardwood flooring: 5 reasons that hardwood is so popular in Westchester County
Hardwood is the preferred flooring for Westchester County and it continues to grow. We get so many requests for hardwood flooring – either to add new hardwood floors or to refinish the hardwood floors that are underneath the carpet. In case you hadn’t heard… hardwood is in style. Here’s why…
Can you install hardwood flooring over concrete?
Yes you sure can…provided there is not a moisture issue. (You should never install hardwood when there is a moisture issue regardless of the subfloor). I do get a lot of customers asking me about hardwood flooring over concrete, and there does seem to be a lot of confusion, so…
When is it time to refinish your hardwood floors?
Refinishing Hardwood floors in Westchester NY. When is it time? Refinishing your hardwood floors is one of the least expensive ways to improve and change the look of your home. It is especially impactful if you have hardwood underneath your carpet and/or if you change the stain color. To…
How hard is hardwood? The Janka scale
The Janka hardness test measures the hardness of wood. It measures the force required to embed a 0.444 inch steel ball into wood to half the ball’s diameter. It’s a good measurement technique to determine the relative hardness across hardwoods. Please note that this article may include affiliate links. You…
