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Dustless sanding vs sandless refinishing – What is the difference?

What’s the difference between sandless refinishing and dustless sanding? When it comes to sanding and refinishing floors, many customers ask me about “dustless sanding” and “sandless refinishing” and all other combos of these words. Needless to say, many customers in Westchester (and across the country) have these terms mixed up. It’s no wonder given all […]

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Flooring for pets – Collection of my favorite pet articles

Top pet questions about flooring Pets are an important part of our family, and choosing flooring that works with your pets is important for many of my Westchester customers.  So, I thought it would be helpful to gather my favorite flooring blog posts about pets in one location.  I hope this is helpful for you,

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What is sisal carpet? Sisal Carpet in Westchester County

What is sisal carpet? Sisal carpet is a natural carpet fiber extracted from Agave plant’s long spiny leaves (species Agave sisalana). Sisal is a highly durable carpet often used in heavy traffic areas and higher end homes.  It can be used as a wall to wall carpet, an area rug or runner.  Often, sisal area

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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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Tile Flooring Trends | Westchester County NY

Trends in Tile Flooring for Westchester County 1.  Natural Stone or Natural Stone look. In Westchester County, customers are moving away from shiny/glossy tile towards a more tumbled natural stone look.  Whether it’s a shiny ceramic tile or a polished granite/marble, shiny glossy tiles are challenging to maintain. They show dirt and water spots.  They

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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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Moisture barrier carpet pad | Westchester County NY

Moisture resistant carpet pad – Shaw Triple Touch moisture barrier carpet pad What are the benefits of moisture barrier carpet cushion? A carpet pad with a moisture barrier can absorb moisture – both to prevent mold and reduce odors.  These pads are typically ideal for basements with minor moisture (note: if you have a lot

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What is laminate flooring? Westchester County laminate floors

What is laminate flooring? Laminate flooring is imitation flooring made to look like real flooring – usually made to look like hardwood, and occasionally meant to look like tile flooring.  Laminate floors have come a long way and many actually look quite real.  Laminate flooring is made with recycled hardwood, so it’s a “greenish” product,

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