Hardwood floors can be life-long investments in your home or property. However, hardwood flooring needs care and upkeep to stay vibrant. When a homeowner experiences issues with their hardwood flooring, it can be challenging to determine what to do about getting their issue resolved. Most of the issues that a hardwood floor owner will experience can be repaired without completely replacing the damaged areas of the floor. Here are the most common problems with hardwood flooring that can…

Painting hardwood floors is possible. However, we advise against it for most people. We have seen a recent rise in photos of painted hardwood floors online. Pictures of bright and unique floors are being shared on social media. However, we believe this is a social media trend happening outside the influence of flooring experts and general contractors. Painting hardwood floors can create a novel and exciting look, but we will share with you why we believe painting hardwood floors is not…

When trying to figure out what type of hardwood flooring is the most durable, there are a few things to consider: The Janka Scale Hardwood And Engineered Harwood Flooring Vinyl and Laminate Flooring The Janka Scale The Janka Scale is an industry-standard measurement of different wood species’ hardness. This measurement is not just used for hardwood flooring but for all types of woodworking industries that work with wood. The Janka Scale measurement represents the…

The answer to whether you can buy hardwood floors that are entirely waterproof is: No. This article will look at ways to make your hardwood floors as waterproof and spill-proof as possible. We will also talk about actual waterproof alternatives to hardwood floors. Wood And Water There are many ways to protect and finish your hardwood floors, but at the end of the day, wood will always absorb water. Unfortunately, this holds true in the case of hardwood floors. Even when applying…

Are dogs bad for hardwood floors? Yes and no. Dogs have a reputation for being bad for hardwood floors, but why? The reason might not be what you think it is. Scratches The most common conception is that dogs are bad for hardwood floors because they will scratch them. While this is true, scratches aren’t the largest threat dogs pose to hardwood floors. Most hardwood floors can now be protected against toenail scratches from dogs. Soft and unfinished hardwood floors are susceptible…