Hardwood Floor Contractors Blog
Designing with Wood Floors and Trim: Match, Contrast, or Coordinate?
Some homeowners prefer the seamless look of matching wood floors and wood trim, while others love the character of contrast.The best choice depends on your home’s architecture, your design style, and how you want each space to feel.
Understanding Hardwood Flooring Polyballs: Causes, Prevention, and Care
Polyballs are small beads or bumps of floor finish that sometimes appear on hardwood floors. In some cases, light wood floor maintenance such as screening or recoating is needed to restore a flawless surface.
Light Wood vs. Dark Wood Floors: Finding Your Perfect Fit
Both light and dark hardwood floors can be the right choice; it depends on your home’s size, natural light, and how you plan to live with your natural hardwood floors.
How Much Does It Cost to Sand and Refinish Hardwood Floors?
Most Connecticut homeowners spend between $1.50 and $10 per square foot to sand and refinish hardwood floors. Smaller jobs often hit the higher end of that range due to minimum charges.
A Guide to Exotic Hardwood Floors: Rare Woods That Transform Spaces
Exotic hardwood floors are best suited for homeowners who want flooring that makes a statement while offering long-lasting performance. Their natural density makes them durable against daily use.
Carpet vs. Hardwood: What Is Right for Your Home?
Choose carpet floors if comfort, warmth, and noise reduction are your top priorities, and hardwood flooring if you want durability, easy maintenance, long-term value, and healthier indoor air quality.
Hardwood Floors: Expectations vs. Reality
Understanding what to expect during the installation process, along with a few things that may surprise you, can help you make confident choices and enjoy your hardwood flooring for years to come.
6 DIY Projects That Seem Easy (But End Up Costing More)
DIY projects can snowball into extra expenses, safety hazards, and in some cases, complete do overs. Recent surveys show that nearly two thirds of homeowners regret at least one major DIY project, and a third eventually call in professionals to fix their mistakes.
Pre-finished vs. Unfinished Hardwood Floors: The Hidden Factors Most Homeowners Miss
Choosing between prefinished hardwood flooring and unfinished hardwood floors is about more than just style; it's about how you want to live in your space for years to come.
The Truth About “Waterproof Hardwood”: A Family Guide to Avoiding Gimmicks
Keeping your wood floors looking great doesn’t require a long list of services and cleaning products. It's about building simple, consistent habits that prevent long-term damage and maintain its shine and character.
Paws, Claws, and Floors: Choosing and Caring for Pet Friendly Hardwood Flooring
If you’re planning to invest in beautiful hardwood flooring, it’s about selecting flooring options that balance durability with style, finishes that can handle tiny paws, and textures that help mask everyday wear.
A Family’s Guide to Making Hardwood Last for Generations
Keeping your wood floors looking great doesn’t require a long list of services and cleaning products. It's about building simple, consistent habits that prevent long-term damage and maintain its shine and character.