Hardwood Floor Finishing and Refinishing Hardwood floor finishing and refinishing here in the Reno/Tahoe area may not be as labor intensive as installation, but the process is just as exacting. A wide variety of coatings and finishes are available for you to take advantage of, depending on your needs and taste. It’s important to note Read More
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Hardwood Floors Are Best For Kids
If You’ve Got Kids, You Want Hardwood Floors In the Reno/Tahoe area, hardwood flooring is very popular with families who have kids. Along with all that “timeless elegance,” hardwood flooring offers a multitude of benefits for growing families. An attractive home is important for many reasons, but we also want our children to be safe Read More
Leftover Hardwood Flooring Ideas
Leftover Hardwood Flooring Is Awesome Hardwood planks aren’t really just for floors. So if you’ve got leftover hardwood flooring, it doesn’t have to go into the trash or recycle bin. Those planks of hardwood can be used as a great DIY home décor project! Even if you have engineered planks instead of natural hardwoods, the Read More
Hardwood Floor History in America
Hardwood Floor History in America The true hardwood floor history in America is not one of Oriental throw rugs, tongue & groove planks and polished mosaic percales. Until the late 19th century, finished hardwood floors and throw rugs were too rare to mention. Hardwoods have been used for flooring since men discovered that thresh lasted longer Read More
Hardwood Floor Messes | Reno, Tahoe, NV
Hardwood Floor Messes Don’t Need To Be a Nightmare Hardwood floor messes need dealing with immediately, and they often show up unexpectedly, no matter how much we try to avoid them. Extending the life and luster of our wood flooring simply requires we deal with these accidents as they happen in our Reno/Tahoe homes. I’ve made Read More
Dogs and Hardwood Floors? Reno, Tahoe, NV
Dogs are a Popular Question for Hardwood Floor Installers “We want hardwood floors, but we own a gorgeous <Large Dog Breed of Choice> and he weighs 100 pounds. When considering dogs and hardwood floors, what would be the right kind of hardwood floor for a big dog like ours?” If you live in the Reno/Tahoe area Read More
Hardwood Flooring Styles – Reno, Tahoe, NV
Trends Come and Go, Hardwood Flooring Styles are Forever The most popular hardwood flooring styles will never go out of vogue. Hardwood flooring, like clothing, is part commodity, part fashion statement. The hardwood flooring you install in your Reno/Tahoe home is both an expression of your personal style, and a statement of your character. When guests Read More
Choosing the Right Hardwood Floor Color for your Reno/Tahoe Home
Hardwood floor colors are available in so many varieties today, there is no doubt a product is available to match your idea of style. However, while being creative about your hardwood floor color is absolutely encouraged, there are still a few important guidelines to pay heed to should you want to avoid making a hardwood Read More
Hardwood Floor Humidity Problems – Reno/Tahoe
Hardwood Floor Humidity Problems Require Solutions, Especially in the Reno/Tahoe Area The humidity in your home should average between 40 and 60 percent. If your home fluctuates beyond either of those numbers, hardwood floor humidity problems, like cupping and buckling, will only become greater over time. Being a natural product, hardwood floors can develop humidity Read More
Hardwood Flooring Installation Prep – Reno, Tahoe, NV
Your Hardwood Flooring Installation Will Be Much Easier with a Little Preparation Preparing your home properly for hardwood flooring installation can save you time and money. Unlike engineered or laminate floors, your hardwood flooring receives the finish after it’s been installed. You can ruin your new finish if you walk on it prior to it Read More