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Hardwood flooring adds an elegant touch to any home, whether you lay the floor yourself or have original, antique flooring. However, damaged areas of hardwood flooring can not only wreck the aesthetic of the room, but they can also throw your OCD into high gear. Fortunately, replacing damaged areas . . . Read more
Wood floors are temperamental under the best of circumstances, which is why you’re strongly advised to hire professionals to install your wood floor unless you have experience with the DIY approach. Both engineered and solid hardwood floors are at risk for issues that change the shape and appearance of the . . . Read more
If you watch any home design shows on television, you’ve probably noticed that wood floors are making a comeback. Many a remodeler has pulled up old carpet and discovered — to his or her delight and bewilderment — wood flooring underneath. Cue the familiar lament about why anyone would . . . Read more
Herringbone is quickly becoming the must-have flooring pattern of the year, but this is a flooring design that will never go out of style. The zigzag-style pattern that a herringbone layout creates is incredibly eye-catching, and when you use high-quality flooring, this design can easily make a room stand out. . . . Read more
Q. My floors are raised at the seams in one or more areas, creating a lump in the floor. What’s happening? A: If your floors even remotely resemble the photo above, it sounds like your floors are suffering from what we call “Peaking” or “Buckling.” This happens in wood and . . . Read more
Parquet is one of the many stylish flooring options available to today’s homeowners. This flooring style is fairly easy to install, but since it does emphasize unique geometric patterns within the tiles, it’s important to do it carefully. Use this how-to guide for laying parquet flooring to make sure your . . . Read more
Spring is just around the corner. It’s the time of year when you open the doors and windows, let the sun flow in, and start cleaning and organizing those things you’ve put off throughout the winter. Although cleaning out closets and the garage might be at the top of your . . . Read more
Staining is a popular way to seal and safeguard hardwood floors. Staining is such a common option because it helps bring out the wood’s grain and texture, and it doesn’t peel and chip the way paint does. However, you need to apply stain properly for it to look nice, and . . . Read more
Handscraping hardwood floors is the oldest way to sand a floor. But when modern finishing and sanding techniques were invented and smooth, shiny hardwood floors became desirable and sought after, handscraping fell out of favor. However, the look is now gaining popularity again, as people enjoy the casual, rustic, and . . . Read more
If you’re thinking about redoing your hardwood floor, you might envision a refreshed look to your kitchen or hallway. You can picture your friends coming to your home for your next party and admiring your new floor, but you may find something standing in the way — you have no idea . . . Read more
