Hardwood Floor Recoating
Unlike refinishing, recoating does not involve removing the original finish on the floor. Instead, the existing finish is recoated with another layer of finish. Recoating a hardwood floor is excellent preventative maintenance and can save you money over the life of your floor. Many people choose to recoat their floors every few years to extend the life of their floor and avoid a potential refinishing job, which is far more expensive.
- The finish has not completely worn off
- The floors have mild damage
- The floor does not have wax finish on it or has been cleaned with oil/wax-based cleaners
Recoating consists of the steps below. The whole process usually takes 2-3 days.
- Test adhesion
- Clean the floor
- Buff the floor
- Apply fresh coat of finish
Hardwood Flooring Refinishing
While most hardwood floors last many years when properly maintained, overtime they start to show their age. To restore the wood’s original appearance and shine you may want to consider refinishing your floors. Refinishing is a process that completely removes the old finishing layer before a new layer is added.
- The finish has not completely worn off
- The floors have mild damage
- The floor does not have wax finish on it or has been cleaned with oil/wax-based cleaners
However, if your floors have significant damage, it may be necessary to repair the damaged areas before refinishing can begin. As part of the consultation, our expert team will let you know if any repairs must be made.
Common repairs include:
- Common repairs include:
- Fill deep scratches
- Straighten out boards
- Repair major water damage
Refinishing consists of the steps below. The whole process usually takes 3-4 days.
- Make any repairs (if applicable)
- Sand floors
- Stain floors
- Apply finish
Harwood Floor Installation
One of the best ways to add value and beauty to your home is to install hardwood floors. They come in a wide variety of styles and finishes, which makes them a great choice for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and dining rooms. Hardwood floors can be solid or engineered. Each type has advantages and disadvantages that should be considered for installation, wear and aesthetics.
There are two types:
- Prefinished hardwood flooring, also called "factory finished flooring." Sanding, staining and adding the protective finish are applied during manufacturing, so when the flooring arrives at your home, it just needs to be installed.
- Unfinished hardwood flooring, also called "site finished flooring." Sanding, staining and adding the protective finish are all done at your home after the floor is installed.
Our expert team is proficient with the following installations:
- Nail Down/Staple Installation In this method we nail down or staple solid or engineered wood strips to the sub-flooring (usually either plywood or plank wood). The floor is done with random length strips. A few strips are placed down and arranged prior to fastening to ensure proper placement and tautness.
- Glue Down Installation In this method, we glue down solid or engineered wood strips directly to the sub-floor. In these cases, the sub-floor is usually concrete, so we pay extra attention to moisture. Glue down installations can be walked on the next day and furniture can also be moved in.
Laminate Floor Installation
Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process. It simulates wood with a photographic lining layer under a clear protective layer.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective and beautiful solution to your flooring needs, don’t overlook laminate floors. You will love laminate flooring because it looks just like wood, without the cost, maintenance or wear and tear. And it’s a great way to express your personal taste.
Benefits include:
- Durability
- Easy maintenance
- Versatility
While laminate flooring is commonly advertised as “do-it-yourself” friendly, it still takes some skill to install it correctly. Even with modern click-lock installation features, it’s important to have these floors professionally installed. Typically, the initial and final phases of installing laminate flooring are the most critical, and difficult, aspects of achieving a professional grade, quality installation.
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