Furniture can be placed 4 days after final coat of polyurethane is applied, however the finish is not 100% cured, so it needs to be done in a gentle way. Rugs are recommended 2 weeks after final coat is applied.
Yes they can. We recommend our customers to avoid solid foam backed rugs, which can retain moisture and dust and might cause damage to the flooring. A safer choice would be waffle-pattern backed rugs or soft rubber pads.
Yes, it is safe. All products comply with the VOC law, however, some people are more sensitive to fumes than others. If you are sensitive, we recommend staying away while the work is being done.
Yes, it is, however you don’t want to expose your kids to the chemicals just because we meet the requirements of the law. It’s always better to keep the kids away while work is being performed. We recommends for pregnant woman as well.
There’s a way to refinish with minor dust involved using a “dustless system,” which is basically a sander with an industrial vacuum attached to the machine. Learn more about this option here.
Our dustless system is certified as being 99% dust free. Is the only certified system on the market today with a HAPA Vacuum built in system and EPA approved technology.
Yes. By refinishing your floors, usually you take down 1/16 of 1” out of your floors removing all the old finish and making it possible to restore your floors back to life.
To determine if you have lead in your floors, a lead test should be performed. Whenever you have painted floors with lead, a certified EPA contractor needs to perform the work.
The process of resurfacing (or recoating) can restore your floors sheen. It involves a light sanding and 1 coat of finish over the existing finish.
It depends on what your need. The water base dries faster and does not produce any fumes. The water base has many different option of products and hardness, and they all come in Satin, Semi-Gloss and High-Gloss Finish. The oil takes longer to dry but is a thicker finish.
The beauty of wood is that you can stain it any make it any color you want. Our team specializes in matching different types of wood.
In many cases, wood floors respond to the lower humidity by contracting or shrinking. If the wood contracts significantly, small gaps may appear between the boards. However, this is normal and can be prevented with proper precautions. To prevent this from happening, make sure your home has proper humidity controls in place, which means using a humidifier to maintain optimal moisture levels in your home. To prevent these gaps the levels of humidity from you home has to be around 40% in the winter.
