"Wonderful service from start to finish!!! They were on time each day, prepared to work, and completed refurbishing the hardwood floors professionally and skillfully. They were polite, respectful, and paid attention to details. I very much appreciated their work. Job well done!!! The floors look perfect! I will definitely hire them again in the future! Thank you RJM flooring LLC!!!"
"Had my kitchen & laundry room floor done a few years back. The floor is holding up well & still looks fantastic! Recommended to family who also had work done. Would absolutely use again!"
"We had broken school floor vinyl tiles and underlayment. Pablo from Pando Floors did a great repair job in a couple hours. Thanks Pablo! Much appreciated!"
"Julio and his team from Pro Floor Sanding did a phenomenal job refinishing my second floor. They not only did an amazing job on our floors but were also professional, courteous, and treated my home as if it were theirs. The job they did truly exceeded all expectations, and I could not recommend them enough. 10/10! If you are looking to get your floors refinished, Pro Floor Sanding is 100% the way to go."
Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts
In most cases, carpeting isn’t kind to the wood that it’s attached to. Most carpet installation uses adhesive or nailing strips, both of which will damage wood. Conversely, you can choose to use an adhesive designed to be removed from wood, in which case carpeting can actually protect your hardwood stairs.
Although hardwood floors have a costly upfront expense, most homeowners find them to be worth the investment. They are incredibly durable and can last for decades with proper maintenance. Hardwood floors can also provide a high return on investment (ROI)—up to 118% on average—and add significant value and appeal to your home. Additionally, because they are easy to keep free of dust, pollen, and pet dander, they can sometimes help alleviate allergies for household members.
Technically, you can start tiling in a corner and work your way out. However, it's not traditionally how tiling is done. Instead, work from the bottom middle of the wall. Tile out the entire row with whole tiles before moving on to the next row. Once you finish installing all of the whole tiles, then you focus on tiling the corners.
There are a few different types of finishes to choose from for the final step of the project.
Water-based polyurethane sealants emit fewer odors and fumes but dry quickly, which can pose a challenge when trying to get a smooth coat. Oil-based polyurethane sealants let out more odors and fumes into the air (it’s especially important to wear a respirator if you choose this type), but they take longer to dry, which can be more forgiving during the finishing step.
Some may prefer wood oil to polyurethane because rather than creating a layer, it becomes part of the wood. Wood oil takes longer to dry, and is less resistant to wear and tear; however, it creates a natural-looking result by enhancing the grain of the wood.
Concrete flooring, particularly sealed concrete, is the lowest maintenance flooring available. It is affordable, durable, and can last more than 100 years if you seal it and care for it. Far from just being a boring gray, you can stain, stamp, and even paint concrete to match your style and decor. If concrete is not your thing, consider ceramic tile flooring. It is waterproof, stain resistant, and perfect for wet rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. Luxury vinyl tile also requires very little care; it is water and stain resistant, very durable, and affordable.
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