Hardwood Flooring Bloomingdale

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floor sanding is a job for the professionals simply because even if you’ve used a floor sander before, you could do more harm than good to your floors in no time at all. Before you can even begin to think about applying a new finish, you’ll need to have your hardwood floor sanded down to the natural wood to remove the old finish and repair any scratches or grooves.

Depending on your needs, a professional hardwood worker will determine which method is best to sand your hardwood floors: a commercial grade floor sander finishes the job faster and easier while a hand-held drum sander allows more control in the sanding process. Either way, improper usage of a commercial grade floor sander or of a hand-held drum sander can cause severe damage to the floor, that’s why is important to always hire a serious professional.

Refinishing a hardwood floor costs roughly the same as purchasing a good quality rug or carpet needed to cover the floor. In fact, if you do it yourself, you might significantly cut down on costs, get rid of the hazards that a hard to clean carpet poses to you, and, most importantly, enjoy the hardwood flooring you have always envied in your friends’ or relatives’ houses.

Stairs and Railing

Installing and maintaining hardwood stairs and railings is closer to being an art than a craft. You not only have to be aware of your options and what to keep in mind when planning for your staircase but you also need to know how to avoid planning mistakes that may compromise your desired design.

In fact, the design of your stair will affect your railing layout options. The stair must be built to facilitate the railing layout/design you have in mind.  They don’t have to be built at the same time but they have to be planned with each other in mind.

Staining

Staining a hardwood floor properly pays off in having a beautiful finish and enduring protection. Staining and sealing hardwood floors the right way last for years and give you the peace of mind to focus on you life and not worry about your floor.

Anyone who’s tackled a hardwood floor staining job can tell you it’s a mess, starting with the removal of the previous finish. Hardwood flooring professionals have the knowledge and experience to give your wood floors a quality new finish. They also have the proper equipment to handle the job efficiently, including power sanders to remove the existing finish and to prepare the wood to accept new stain. Unless you have experience in this area, it is not advisable to stain hardwood floors by yourself.

Screen & Coat

A screen and recoat is one of the best-kept secrets in the hardwood flooring business. However, it shouldn’t be so simply because it saves you money, labor and time in the long run.

The difference between refinishing or restoring hardwood floors and screening and recoating them is quite simple if you ask the right professional. It also depends on how used and abused your floor is, with a heavy used floor having a shorter life with that perfect floor finish.

Repairs

Hardwood floors repairs are needed when your wood floors look a little dull or have spots where the wood has worn down. Although wood is durable, hardwood floors are subject to wear and tear just like almost every other flooring material. Whether they squeak when you walk over them or they look dull and dated, your hardwood can be brought back to life.

Restoration

Hardwood Floor Restoration, like refinishing or, if need be, repairing, is a major task that requires time and effort but can revitalize the look and feel of your home. If you decide to do it yourself or call in professional help, the restoration of hardwood flooring will make your dull and faded wood look as good as new again!

Base Shoebase

With a wide range of base shoe profile, you can always pick and choose according to your own needs and based on the color, species, and pattern of hardwood floor. Here are some basic things to have in mind when installing base shoes.