Some of the main benefits of hardwood floors are that they are durable, come in many different varieties, are environmentally friendly, and are easy to maintain.
If the lifestyle you live creates large of amounts of traffic on the flooring, be sure to understand the warranty of the flooring. If there is a short warranty and you believe there may be abuse to the floor such as hosting parties, exercise machines, or spills from children then invest in a flooring that has a longer warranty.
Always order at least 10 percent more than is needed for the job. Not buying more than what the installer needs may cause the installers to charge money for trip charges to go to the store and buy more flooring. Having more materials than needed will help prevent breaks from the installation.
When refinishing hardwood floors, years of cleaners that have been used on the floor have to be removed with special solvents to achieve a uniform finish when the new stain is applied.
Want to know one of the worst enemies of your hardwood floor? Dirt and grit act like sandpaper on the finish and can cause scratches, dents, and dulling. To minimize the amount of dirt that makes it to your floor, try placing floor mats at the entrances to your home.
Getting the surface of the floor clean is essential during hardwood floor restoration. Be sure to vacuum the floor and remove everything from the room.