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 I hope this helps clarify. […]
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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 some extent, this is a
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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 can read my full disclosure
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Designing a kitchen backsplash can sound overwhelming to some. Many of my Westchester customers call me and just don’t know where to start. It’s usually one of the last finishing touches of the kitchen. I advise my customers to choose the other portions of the kitchen first – the cabinets, counter tops and floors, and
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Tone on tone carpets (or patterned carpets) are the fastest growing segment of the carpeting market in Westchester NY. Patterned Carpets – Carpets have really come a long way. Tone-on-tone carpeting creates visual intrigue without adding lots of color. This enables you to still add color on the walls, window treatments and pillows. These
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In Westchester NY, hardwood floors are the preferred flooring. It is beautiful, natural, authentic, timeless and just goes with everything. It makes your space look larger and it is easier to clean. In the long run, it will also save you money (vs. carpet that gets dirty and needs to be replaced every 5-7 yrs).Â
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Many of my Westchester customers ask me whether pre-finished hardwood or unfinished hardwood is better and which costs less. We install both types of hardwood, and the truth is, it depends on which of below factors are most important to you. Please note that this article may contain affiliate links. You can read my full
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Family Rooms are one of the most popular spots of the home in Westchester NY. It seems that this is where the bulk of the “awake” time is spent and it’s a room that is fun and where the family just hangs out. Because this room gets heavy usage (and often it’s a key
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Is it better to refinish hardwood floors or replace them with new hardwood? Well this depends on a number of factors including the condition/age of your hardwood, how much you like your current hardwood and what your budget looks like. If you live in Westchester County NY, I offer color consultations to advise customers
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What is the difference between red oak and white oak hardwood? Oak flooring is the most popular species of hardwood here in Westchester County NY and the northeast in general. Oak is a very practical wood, is readily available (grown and made in the US), very affordable and very easy to stain so you can
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