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Q: Do you need to have floors polished?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-shine-hardwood-floors.htm">Floor polishing</a> isn&rsquo;t technically necessary, but it will help your floors last longer and hold up better to scratches. Floor polish is a thin coating that fills in small abrasions on your floor and makes them less visible, and it can act as a protective covering that prevents future damage to the floor underneath. Floor polish helps protect against water and moisture, so it&rsquo;s a great service if you want to extend the lifespan of your floors. Additionally, polish makes your floors shine, making your home look cleaner and more inviting.</p></div>

Q: What additional home improvement tasks should I consider undertaking concurrently with shoe molding installation?

• <div><p>Before installing shoe molding, evaluate redoing or refinishing any floors and painting your walls or baseboard before putting on your shoe molding. If you don&rsquo;t already have baseboard trim, you should install that before adding shoe molding. Shoe molding is the final touch. Additionally, a carpenter or other professional that&rsquo;s installing shoe molding might also give you a deal on installing crown molding and replacing other trim if you get them done at the same time.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain polished floors?

• <div><p>Sweep daily, use appropriate cleaners, and avoid abrasive tools to maintain the shine.</p></div>

Q: Can an existing concrete floor be polished?

• <div><p>Yes, you can polish an existing concrete floor&mdash;as long as the slab is structurally sound and in good shape. In fact, that&rsquo;s what makes this type of flooring upgrade so appealing. Polishing works best on bare concrete with minimal surface damage, although you can usually repair cracks and stains before the grinding and buffing begins. Instead of ripping out your existing concrete floor, polishing it can turn it into a high-shine showpiece that&rsquo;s both practical and sleek.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't mop the floor?

• <div><p>Besides feeling icky grit when walking barefoot in your home, not mopping the floors can create health risks. Pollen, dirt, dust, and overall filth lead to allergen, bacteria, and even mold buildup, polluting your home and creating an unhygienic environment. You also risk damaging the floors due to stains and scratches with neglect. Lastly, your home will become less inviting due to odors from the lack of cleaning.</p></div>

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Last update on July 06, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
For replacing windows the work hasn't actually started yet. The windows had to be ordered and will take 6 to 8 weeks. Once they are ready 4 windows will be replaced and 7 will be reworked by removing old caulk and recaulking. So far I like Copper Creek because I feel the initial meeting went...
Copper Creek Contractors Corp.
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Reviewed in March 2024
We called Ace looking for help in refinishing our kitchen floors. There was so much glue, old paper, nails & screws in the wood from years over overlaying. Ace knew exactly how to take care of each issue for us. The floors were sanded down so nicely & 3 coats of protection brought this old wood...
Ace Hardwood Flooring LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Dustin was super cool and did a great job. He was quick and explained the process fully and clearly. Thanks Dustin.
Bulwark Exterminating Knoxville
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Reviewed in June 2023
I had a leaky garbage disposal and phoned Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Yorkville. It was late Saturday afternoon and they were able to be at my home in a couple of hours after the service man Jeremy finished up a job in Geneva. He called first when he was 30 minutes away. He promptly started...
Patriot Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great job v ery clean. In and out fast
Bath Planet of Rochester
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Reviewed in January 2023
One Builder did everything in a very timely manner. He did exactly what he said he would do, and was here when he told me he would be here. He was very precise with everything he did. We couldnâ t even tell there was a wall connected to the ceiling when he repaired the ceiling, it was...
ONE Builder, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
I am so happy.They remodeled my kitchen and it is so beautiful.I give them 5 stars for performance and getting my kitchen so beautiful.
Fast Response Services
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Reviewed in December 2021
They were prompt, courteous and very professional. They did a great job and cleaned up after the job was done. It looked great! I would recommend them to anyone who needs a reliable company.
SERVPRO
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Reviewed in October 2021
Dan did a great job and very thorough and professional in his work. I would strongly recommend him to others. M. Boden Pontiac, IL
Daniel's Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2021
I was extremely impressed with this company. From the very beginning, with the booking and the response time. They arrived on time, and answered my concerns regarding the use of chemicals. I was informed they use plant base chemicals. Which was high in my book. They exude professionalism with...
Zeus Sanitizing Solutions
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GS General Contractors.inc

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I take pride and joy of what I do. My work speaks for it self

Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

"We continue to use them for carpet cleaning and they always do a very good job. This is an easy company to deal with and their pricing is fair."

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Zeus Sanitizing Solutions

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"The service went well. They were really good at cleaning my house. It's like breathing fresh air. I like the way they clean and the chemicals they'd used in sanitizing my house."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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AOM Remodeling and Restoration

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Another fantastic job by AOM! This was a small job that we needed done, but had put off for years because it was too complicated for us, and thus beyond our capabilities. The workmen showed up early and were done before we knew it. They were professional, skilled, polite and left a clean work site."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

"Our floors look terrific! Marvin worked hard to get very old floors looking like new. He was prompt, careful, neat, and completed the job on time. We are very happy with the work and recommend Ace Hardwood Flooring."

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World Painting Company

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight. We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day. The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed. Customer service was excellent. When I had a question they called me back within the hour.
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it. We would definitely use them again.
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Recommended by78%of homeowners

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SAL Construction Services

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired SAL Construction to build us a garage in Morton.
All I can say is WOW!!! Nice, polite, honest, clean, punctual?My husband found
them on Google and after visiting their website we decided to give them a call.
They did everything they said and did a beautiful job right on budget! I recommended
them to my sister who needed a tile floor installed in her kitchen. Scott did
an amazing job on the tile as well. My sister was so pleased?Her & I both
would recommend SAL to everyone. Job well done!
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Recommended by80%of homeowners

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G. C. Rightway Home Improvements

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The entire project was so clean, every day he took great care of our home as he worked. Not only am I extremely pleased with the final result but I am also excited to have found a reputable, respectable, trustworthy company to partner with again in the future. I sincerely recommend G.C.Rightway Home Improvements."

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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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J&M Contracting Services LLC

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The crew arrived earlier that agreed and set to work quickly. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable, respectful and efficient. They worked very hard and were very respectful of our home. The job required they work at our house over multiple days and each day the guys cleaned up the work area very thoroughly. I really appreciated that the guys did not rush any aspect of their job but really focused on the quality of their workmanship. All phone contact with the management of Cooper's Construction was answered very quickly and they were very responsive to our needs. I absolutely will use this company again and I will recommend them to everyone I know.
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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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Floor Cleaning and Waxing questions, answered by experts

Floor polishing isn’t technically necessary, but it will help your floors last longer and hold up better to scratches. Floor polish is a thin coating that fills in small abrasions on your floor and makes them less visible, and it can act as a protective covering that prevents future damage to the floor underneath. Floor polish helps protect against water and moisture, so it’s a great service if you want to extend the lifespan of your floors. Additionally, polish makes your floors shine, making your home look cleaner and more inviting.

Before installing shoe molding, evaluate redoing or refinishing any floors and painting your walls or baseboard before putting on your shoe molding. If you don’t already have baseboard trim, you should install that before adding shoe molding. Shoe molding is the final touch. Additionally, a carpenter or other professional that’s installing shoe molding might also give you a deal on installing crown molding and replacing other trim if you get them done at the same time.

Sweep daily, use appropriate cleaners, and avoid abrasive tools to maintain the shine.

Yes, you can polish an existing concrete floor—as long as the slab is structurally sound and in good shape. In fact, that’s what makes this type of flooring upgrade so appealing. Polishing works best on bare concrete with minimal surface damage, although you can usually repair cracks and stains before the grinding and buffing begins. Instead of ripping out your existing concrete floor, polishing it can turn it into a high-shine showpiece that’s both practical and sleek.

Besides feeling icky grit when walking barefoot in your home, not mopping the floors can create health risks. Pollen, dirt, dust, and overall filth lead to allergen, bacteria, and even mold buildup, polluting your home and creating an unhygienic environment. You also risk damaging the floors due to stains and scratches with neglect. Lastly, your home will become less inviting due to odors from the lack of cleaning.

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