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Home / Blog / Archives for Do’s and Don’ts

How to Sand Hardwood Floors

September 24, 2018

Hardwood floor sanderOver time, your beautiful hardwood flooring can end up looking drab and dull. After years of your kids running around the house in sneakers or soccer cleats, pets chasing after chew toys in the house, and pieces of furniture being moved from room to room, your floors can end up looking old and worn out. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, your scratched-up floors could decrease the value of your house.

So, what should you do? Thankfully, with most wood floors, you can bring them back to their original condition by refinishing them. The first step in the refinishing process involves sanding. (In this blog post, we’ll be covering sanding and not the other steps, such as staining the floor and adding coats of finish.) [Read more…]

Filed Under: Do’s and Don’ts, General, Refinishing

Picking the Right Baseboard Trim & Moldings For Your Home

July 13, 2017

Baseboard trim for the homeWhen redoing hardwood floors, baseboard trim is typically an afterthought. However, adding baseboard trim, or replacing outdated baseboard moldings, can be an inexpensive way to change the look and feel of your home. With all of the available materials and styles, how will you know which will work best in your home? Here is an overview of the options, so you can make an informed decision when the time comes. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baseboards & Baseshoes, Buyers Guide, Do’s and Don’ts, General

Hardwood Flooring Do’s and Don’ts

September 22, 2016

Hardwood flooring is a major investment and requires dutiful care and maintenance to prolong its lifespan and continued enjoyment. Although hardwood flooring is considered to be a rather versatile floor material, it is important that you are aware of the general do’s and don’ts of having wood floors in your home. No matter what you do, your wood floor will age over time, however there are numerous steps you can take to protect your wood flooring and keep it in pristine condition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cleaning Tips, Do’s and Don’ts, General, Tips

Wood Flooring Projects – Should You DIY or Hire a Professional?

September 22, 2016

Common wood flooring projects in Naperville and the Chicago suburbs include wood flooring installation, floor refinishing or sanding, wood flooring replacement and upgrading from carpet to wood flooring. Depending on your comfort level of handling home-maintenance projects, including factors like your budget and timeframe, you may consider hiring a professional wood flooring expert to complete one of these projects in your home or attempt to complete the project on your own. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Do’s and Don’ts, General, Installation, Tips

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