1. Sweep Or Vacuum Hardwood Floors The first step in cleaning your hardwood floors will be sweeping or vacuuming. You must clear your floors of crumbs, dust, and dirt. Traditionally, sweeping would be the best way to clean up the debris from your hardwood floors. However, there now are many vacuums with soft bristle brushes that can begin the cleaning process quicker and more efficiently than sweeping. 2. Mop Hardwood Floors Next, you must clean up any grime, gunk, or mess that…

The best hardwood floors for most people will be Oak floors, stained and then finished with polyurethane Starting from scratch and figuring out what kind of hardwood floors are best can be daunting. There are many different species of hardwood for floors. There are also multiple configurations of how the floors can be manufactured. On top of that, there are even more choices regarding the finishing you want on the floors. Let’s start with a budget. Budget If your budget allows,…

Are your hardwood floors repairable, or do they need to be replaced? As hardwood flooring experts in New York and now Florida, we have years of experience helping people determine a proper course of action when repairing their hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are designed to be solid and durable. However, they can reach the point where they are beyond repair and must be replaced. Here are the most common instances where hardwood floors are beyond repair. Termites As we discussed in a…

Are hardwood floors expensive? The cost and value of installing hardwood floors is a personal matter unique to each individual. However, we can compare the prices of hardwood floors to two other popular flooring options: carpet and vinyl. Genuine Hardwood Floors The current cost for hardwood floors is between $6-$18 per square foot. However, this price includes the cost of materials and labor costs to have them installed. The average cost for materials, which consists of the floors…

There are several aspects to consider when deciding between an oil-based polyurethane or a water-based polyurethane. Appearance: Oil-based poly will darken with an orange/yellow tint over time, while water-based poly will remain clear through its lifetime. This amber tint produced by oil-based poly is subtle when applied to a hardwood floor. However, it will still darken over time. Many prefer the “ambering” of oil-based polyurethane as it adds a rich depth charm. However, this is…