How do I keep my floors spotless?

• <div><p>Now that you know the true pleasure of a squeaky-clean floor, you’re probably wondering how to keep floors clean between mop days. Here are the best tips to keep your floor looking spotless:</p><ul><li><p>Give floors a quick daily swipe with a microfiber mop.</p></li><li><p>Keep a spray bottle of your cleaning solution on hand to use as needed.</p></li><li><p>Sweep daily and vacuum once or twice a week.</p></li><li><p>Clean up spills and messes as soon as they happen.</p></li><li><p>Place a doormat at each entrance to your home to reduce mud tracking.</p></li><li><p>Consider enforcing a “no shoes inside” policy.</p></li><li><p>Wash your pet’s paws before letting them back inside.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can I reuse materials like blankets and towels for floor protection?

• <div><p>It’s possible to reuse household materials to cover floors, but they won’t provide the same level of protection as dedicated materials. They’re also more difficult to tape down and more prone to slipping and bunching up—and any dirt or debris on them could scratch or stain your floors. That being said, extra materials like these can be useful for protecting the sides of furniture and placing in areas that could use added protection.</p></div>

How long does it take for laminate flooring to settle?

• <div><p>Laminate flooring takes about 24 to 48 hours to settle. Before this, planks are not completely acclimated to your home, and walking on them could cause shifting and permanent damage to the flooring. You should allow floorboards to acclimate for 48 to 72 hours before installing so that they can adjust to your home’s humidity and temperature levels, but they will continue to acclimate and settle after installation. For this reason, avoid placing any furniture in the room for 72 hours after installation.</p><p>Your floors will continue to settle for a few months after installation, becoming less bouncy as they rest.</p></div>

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Q: Do I have to convert feet to inches when I calculate square feet?

• <div><p>For rooms with an even number of feet (10 x 12, for example), you can technically just multiply them together to get the number of square feet in the room (10 feet x 12 feet = 120 sq. ft.). For irregularly shaped rooms or areas that aren&rsquo;t even square feet, converting to inches will be your best bet for an accurate measurement.</p></div>

Q: Can I reuse materials like blankets and towels for floor protection?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to reuse household materials to cover floors, but they won&rsquo;t provide the same level of protection as dedicated materials. They&rsquo;re also more difficult to tape down and more prone to slipping and bunching up&mdash;and any dirt or debris on them could scratch or stain your floors. That being said, extra materials like these can be useful for protecting the sides of furniture and placing in areas that could use added protection.</p></div>

Q: When remodeling a kitchen, do you do floors or cabinets first?

• <div><p>Contractors commonly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cabinets-or-flooring-first.htm">install floors before cabinets</a> during a kitchen remodel. It&rsquo;s the standard option when installing hardwood, vinyl, and tile flooring. Installing flooring first helps prevent height misalignment, ensures a seamless appearance, and saves extra flooring work and costs if you plan to replace or remove any cabinets later.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2023
Anders was an awesome find. Helped me work through a tedious kitchen remodel, from demo to floor, levelling, framing, and window installation. Always showed up and was thorough and self-directed.
Craftsman Dynamic
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Reviewed in May 2019
We recently had carpet and laminate installed by Macadam Floors in our new West Linn home, we went to Macadam because they did our home in Astoria 5 years ago and we were very happy with the service and installation. Scott Carden was our project manager and I warned him early on that I was a...
Macadam Floor And Design
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Reviewed in June 2014
Really professional old school body work. Replaced both rear quarters, tail panel, and complete trunk floor. They worked really hard to get all this sheet metal aligned just like the factory. Real easy to work with and willing to work with me to get a superior result. The final result is rust...
JIM'S BODY SHOP
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Reviewed in May 2014
We've got Brazilian cherry floors that had been finished with a dark gloss. Gordon and his crew took extra care to remove all of the old finish, provide a natural satin finish and cleanup afterwards. We're delighted with the job and would recommend Gordon highly.
HINKLE'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in September 2013
It went very well as usual with Swell City. When I built my house originally, they did all the flooring, and they did a fantastic job, so when I wanted to replace some things, they came through once again, and it looks great. I really like this place, and they are local. It's always enjoy...
SWELL CITY CARPET INC
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Reviewed in April 2013
He contracted the work out to a flooring company in Vancouver, WA. The bid was accurate, the work was done quickly and to my complete satisfaction.
Hamish Murray Construction Inc
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Reviewed in March 2013
"Jas" came out and gave me a bid for a retaining wall by a deck. Gave me options for rock, paver, and concrete. We chose rock for aesthetics and price. He came back about 3 weeks later on a particularly soggy November day. He and his workman worked all day long building the retaining wall....
A & J Retaining Walls Co
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Reviewed in February 2012
It was obvious from start to finish that this provider was thinking about the job even when he wasn't working on it. He'd come back the next scheduled day and offer more thoughts regarding details and input on other projects I am planning. Brought me some flooring samples that he used...
Mellow Enterprises
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Reviewed in May 2010
He came recommended by a neighbor. Because we were on kind of a time crunch, he was willing to start work on the floors the next day, by coming in the evenings (he happened to live close enough to make that doable). It might have taken him a couple of days longer by breaking the job down over...
Lane Hardwood Floors LLC
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Reviewed in March 2008
First he had to lay 1/4 inch plywood on the 6' 7' X 37'6' kitchen and dining room floor. He moved the stove, refrigerator and dining room furniture and replaced them when the job was completed. I recently had an accident and unknowingly spilled glue in a puddle on the the floor. I called and...
DJ'S Floors
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