Hardwood Floor Contractors Blog
Hardwood Floor Replacement: Signs It’s Time for More Than Refinishing
Discover when hardwood floors can be refinished and when deeper damage requires replacement. A practical guide to assessing stains, gaps, soft spots, and wear.
The Long-Term Difference Between Solid and Engineered Hardwood Floors
A practical look at how solid and engineered hardwood floors age, react to humidity, and handle refinishing so you can choose the floor that stays stable in your home.
From Worn to Worth It: How Refinishing Adds Value Before You Sell
Refinishing hardwood floors before selling boost value up to 10%, and impress buyers with flawless hardwood floors that make your home stand out.
New Home Builds: The First 90 Days of Hardwood Floor Care
Learn how to care for new hardwood floors in the first 90 days, protect the finish, control humidity, and ensure lasting beauty for decades.
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.