West Virginia ranks about 27th in the country in terms of the highest humidity. What many homeowners come to learn is how destructive humidity is on solid hardwood floors. Wood expands and contracts all the time and when adding moisture to the mix it can have devastating results. Wood floors that have been damaged by…
For one reason or another, people move things around several times a year. We have received many repair calls due to damage done to flooring while someone was moving around a fridge or some furniture. Understandable, yet avoidable, scratches done to a hardwood floor can be fixed for the most part. It will prolong the…
There are quite a few options for those looking to install wood floors in their home. Each of the wood species have a specific projected lifespan and their own pros and cons. When it comes to resale value, knowing if it was hardwood, engineered wood, or laminate flooring was enough, now, people want further details.…
Prefinished hardwood flooring is more common and in recent years, becoming more popular in both residential and commercial applications. Previously, unfinished hardwood flooring was the mainstream option in the industry. Now, many homeowners are caught up with what might be the better option, especially since both prefinished and unfinished wood flooring has its pros and…
When making the investment to install real hardwood floors, most people never know how difficult it can actually be. Natural hardwood floors have a lot of additional steps during the installation process that is essential to ensure wood care and the quality of installation. Installers wished more homeowners knew the additional steps that goes into…
Frequently increasing a home’s value, being durable, and fitting in with any interior design and with the assortment of color options, the hardwood floors in your home is well worth the investment. Known for their fairly easy maintenance, the sturdiness of the wood floors is just among the many benefits. When it does come to…
Do your wood floors squeak each time a member of your household walks across them? Creaky wood floors are distracting and simply annoying, especially when you have that person walking late at night or early in the morning. Do you ever wonder why your wood floor squeaks or creaks so loud and what you can…
Hardwood flooring is becoming more and more popular as people are shying away from carpeted areas and looking for beautiful hard floor options. There is an aesthetic beauty that hardwood brings into your home that can’t be achieved any other way. However, there are times that hardwood flooring needs to be replaced rather than refinished.…
If you are interested in having hardwood flooring installed in your home, you may be surprised at how many different options you have to choose from. There are several different kinds of wood, different finishes and colors that you will have to consider. One style that many people are turning to is hand scraped hardwood…
Many people look to upgrade their home with hardwood floors. Easily incorporated into any interior design and looking good with any color scheme, wood floors possess a certain charm. Wood floors can be especially beneficial, though they are vulnerable to water, they are easy cared for and maintained. Because of their vulnerabilities, including water damage,…
