SOLID HARDWOOD FLOORS THAT LAST A LIFETIME (RATHER THAN ENGINEERED WOOD OR BAMBOO)
SOLID HARDWOOD FLOORS THAT LAST A LIFETIME (RATHER THAN ENGINEERED WOOD OR BAMBOO) Solid wood flooring will last lifetimes. Homes around the world with solid wood flooring date back into BC’s, and the most recent in our state of Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC, dating back to 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900’s and up-to-date in […]
ON-SITE REFINISHING V. PRE-FINISHED WOOD FLOORING
ON-SITE REFINISHING V. PRE-FINISHED WOOD FLOORING What is the difference between on-site refinishing and pre-finished wood flooring? Well, exactly as it is referenced. On-site refinishing happens when we sand and refinish the existing wood flooring in your home. Most homes in Maryland, Virginia and the Washington DC area, usually have oak floors or pine wood […]
MARYLAND HARDWOOD FLOORING EXPERTS
MARYLAND HARDWOOD FLOORING EXPERTS How do we determine if someone is an experienced aged, craftsman in the hardwood flooring industry? First, we need to begin by asking questions, and checking the wood flooring contractors’ credentials. Before, we hire or invite anyone into our home we should know the type of service they provide. Are they […]
MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOOD AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES ET RELATIVE HUMIDITY READINGS
MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOOD AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES ET RELATIVE HUMIDITY READINGS Equilibrium moisture content percentage in the recommended temperature/humidity rangeWood flooring will perform best when the interior environment is controlled to stay within a relative humidity range of 30 to 50 percent and a temperature range of 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately, that’s about […]
ACCLIMATION
ACCLIMATION If you think about a tree, you’ll imagine the roots Leading into the trunk, the trunk branching out into branches, and the branches covered in green Leaves. Those Leaves need a lot of water. So the tree pulls the moisture from the ground and sends it up through the trunk to the Leaves. That […]
MOULDING PROFILES
MOULDING PROFILES Moulding accessories are the finishing touch to your flooring remodel. The ones shown here are the most common types of mouldings used in the industry and what they are generally used for. BABY THRESHOLD Join two flooring surfaces of different heights with a small change in floor level MOULD Join two flooring surfaces […]
HOW TO PRICE A JOB
HOW TO PRICE A JOB So your customer has made a flooring selection. You’ve measured the area of installation, determined any special preparation and repairs to be done and you’ve made a list of all associated trim and labor costs to complete the job. Now what? It’s time to put your quote together! Do you […]