Services
Installation
Care and Maintenance
Installation
- Leveling the floor to industry standards of approximately 3/16” in a ten foot radius.
- Making sure the subfloor is clean, dry and ready for wood.
- All installations over a slab, including plywood subfloors for solid wood floors, receive vapor barriers, to protect your flooring investment.
- We use several differing methods of installation, to f
- Leveling the floor to industry standards of approximately 3/16” in a ten foot radius.
- Making sure the subfloor is clean, dry and ready for wood.
- All installations over a slab, including plywood subfloors for solid wood floors, receive vapor barriers, to protect your flooring investment.
- We use several differing methods of installation, to fit your site specific flooring needs; Including nail down, glue down and floating methods.
- We are not just flooring installers; Our flooring service includes staircases and moldings, to create a flow and maintain the unity of your home design.
- Our service does not end upon the completion of your new floor. It is our goal to serve you, by helping you maintain your floor, so that it looks good and lasts a lifetime.
Refinishing
Care and Maintenance
Installation
- We use specific sandpaper sequences, based on the type of floor to level and prepare your particular floor for the stain and finishing process.
- We full trowel fill the entire floor instead of just spot filling the floor, to avoid skipping any chips, cracks, nail holes, etc.
- We remove floor plugs in order to keep the floor as flat as possi
- We use specific sandpaper sequences, based on the type of floor to level and prepare your particular floor for the stain and finishing process.
- We full trowel fill the entire floor instead of just spot filling the floor, to avoid skipping any chips, cracks, nail holes, etc.
- We remove floor plugs in order to keep the floor as flat as possible, which ensures the most aesthetically pleasing look obtainable.
- We use several different methods of finishing your floor to fit your needs; From European oil finishes to polyurethanes.
- Our first choice for polyurethane finish is the next generation in waterborne finishes called Isocynates. They are the most durable and are the same type of materials used to paint airplanes and locomotive engines.
- Our sanding equipment is fitted with vacuum systems to keep the dust to a minimum.
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
- Dirt, grit and sand act like sandpaper to scratch, dent and dull hardwood floors. You should place floor mats at exterior entrances to trap dirt.
- Avoid walking on floor with high heels or spiked shoes.
- Sweep, vacuum or dust mop at least weekly since built-up grit can damage the surface of the wood. The vacuum head should be a soft brush
- Dirt, grit and sand act like sandpaper to scratch, dent and dull hardwood floors. You should place floor mats at exterior entrances to trap dirt.
- Avoid walking on floor with high heels or spiked shoes.
- Sweep, vacuum or dust mop at least weekly since built-up grit can damage the surface of the wood. The vacuum head should be a soft brush or felt type to avoid scratching. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and that they roll softly so that they do not damage the finish. DO NOT USE A VACUUM WITH A BEATER BAR HEAD.
- Use area rugs in high traffic areas and pivot points (e.g., stair landings, room entries, etc.), especially if you have a large family or indoor pets.
- Rubber backed rugs are not recommended as discoloration may occur due to plasticizers migrating out of some rug backings. Instead, rubber liners/pads that are made especially for rugs over hardwood floors are recommended. These liners also have holes in them for the wood to breathe and can be found at your local home improvement and some hardwood flooring stores.
- Remove all spills promptly using a soft cloth and recommended cleaning products. Any spills with acidic properties like pet urine, soda, etc. should especially be cleaned as soon as possible. Long periods of time uncleaned will likely damage your floor.
- Use an approved maintenance and floor-care products, such as Bona Floor Cleaner from Bona cleaning products. Follow specific instructions on bottle.
- IMPORTANT: Do not use oil soaps, liquid or paste wax products or other household cleaners that contain lemon oil, tung oil, silicon or ammonia since the warranty will not cover damage caused by non-recommended products. Use of these and other such products will harm the long-term performance of your floor and may also affect its recoat ability.
- Keep pets’ nails trimmed, and paws clean and free of dirt, gravel, grease, oil, and stains, etc.
- Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and feet to reduce scratches and dents.
- Use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood when moving heavy objects, furniture or appliances.
- Make certain furniture casters are clean and operate properly (a minimum 1” width is recommended).
- Exposure to the sun and its UV rays accelerates the oxidation and aging of wood and fabrics. This causes the stain and/or wood to fade and change color. We recommend closing curtains and blinds or adding sheer drapes to protect the floor from intense and direct sunlight. Rearrange rugs and furniture periodically so that the floor ages evenly. The warranty does not cover damage from the sun and its UV rays.