Category Archives: Hardwood Floor Care

If you’ve decided to add hardwood floors to your home, or if you’re simply just refinishing your existing floor, you have a handful of decisions to make. In many ways, your flooring is an indispensable element of décor and the type or color you choose really depends on personal preference. But it`s the final finish […]

When building or remodeling a bathroom, homeowners have shied away from using hardwoods as a flooring option. The mantra that designers and architects have stuck to is “wood and water don’t mix”. The inevitably humid environment in a bathroom, as well as unavoidable spills and splashes, have the power to warp or cup the wood […]

Since we posted our article last month about ‘Winter Cold Causing Problems with Your Hardwoods’, we’ve had a handful of people ask us about different humidifier options for their home. As we explained, along with the cold winter weather comes dry air. To stay toasty warm in our homes, we sometimes crank up the heater, which adds […]

During these cold winter nights, do you hear your house speaking to you? Yes, I’m talking about those creaking and cracking noises from your floors. Much like anything else in nature, your hardwood floors can get stressed, especially with drastic temperature changes. So when you hear those strange noises in your house at night, it’s […]

Hardwood floors are a very durable yet not immune to damage. While water damage is very common, scratches and dents are high on the list of repair calls that we regularly receive. What’s the biggest offender? Furniture. Too often homeowners push a heavy chair or table over their beautifully refinished hardwood floors just to find […]

We hear the same question from many of our customers… “What is the best product to clean our hardwood floors?” What many people don’t know is that there are many cleaners sold in stores that claim to be good for wood floors but can actually damage your them.  In particular, oil soap cleaners can build […]

Hardwood floors are a beautiful asset to add to your home. Protect their warmth and character with simple ways to prevent damage. Dirt and Grit Each day we unknowingly track dirt and sand into our home, which can be your hardwood floors worst enemy. They act like sandpaper on the finish, causing scratches, dents and […]