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How “Dust-Free” is Dust-Free Refinishing, Anyway?
January 10, 2012 | 
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We searched long and hard to find the most powerful, cutting-edge dust containment system, and we're convinced that the "Atomic Trailer” system is best of breed. This extraction system succeeds at eliminating 99% of dust created during the sanding process. Read the rest of this entry »
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Trends in Hardwood Flooring for 2012: Exciting (and Surprising!) Innovations…
Let’s face facts: You are a hardwood floor aficionado.
You can abide by carpets in certain situations – under very carefully controlled circumstances. But you prefer the beautiful, clean, hardwood floor look. Whether you are remodeling your East Bay condominium, gutting and restoring a beautiful old San Francisco area mansion, or simply looking for fun and cool tips to make your floors “pet, child and teenager proof,” here are some 2012 flooring trends: Read the rest of this entry »
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Why Bother to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors in Time for the Holidays?
It’s holiday season, and your relatives, friends, new additions, and possibly some surprise guests will, very soon, be heading your way for a yummy home cooked meal, companionship, and gift giving. In the hustle and bustle to “get everything ready” for Thanksgiving and the December holidays, you need to prioritize. Your time is limited, as are your financial resources and your ability to focus. Read the rest of this entry »
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When to Use Elegant Floors’ Dust-Free Refinishing Process
Whether you are sprucing up a new home by the Bay that you just closed on; or you want to clean up the much-abused floors in your teen’s old room now that she has moved out to go to college, consider taking advantage of Elegant Floors’ Dust Free Refinishing Program.
We use an advanced technology called the Atomic Dust Containment System (DCS) by Bonakemi. We will walk you through the step-by-step of how and why this process is so useful. But before we do, let’s consider who might need it. Read the rest of this entry »
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White Line Syndrome (WLS): A plague on all of our hardwood floors?
White Line Syndrome, colloquially known as “WLS” in the hardwood flooring industry, refers to white lines that manifests between boards on hardwood floors. Over the past 5 to 10 years or so, the blogosphere has erupted with discussions about WLS, prompting some industry analysts to believe that it’s on the rise. So what exactly causes WLS? What can be done to prevent it? And what should you do if you suspect that your new or old hardwood floor is beginning to manifest these aesthetically unappealing (maddeningly so) lines? Read the rest of this entry »
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NWFA: What It Means to Be an NWFA Member
For over 25 years, the National Wood Flooring Association, NWFA, has advanced and promoted wood flooring industry businesses. The NWFA provides members with crucial information,education, and resources. It currently boasts over 3,500 members all over the world. NWFAmembers share skills and knowledge and exchange ideas. They also must abide by stringent standards of conduct. Members must subscribe “without reservation” to standards such as: Read the rest of this entry »
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Solid Flooring vs. Laminate Flooring vs. Engineered Wood Floors
Homeowners want to choose the right hardwood flooring for their needs, budget, and aesthetic
preferences. This essay breaks down three flooring categories and gives you a resource to make
sure that the remodeling process is simple and easy for you. Read the rest of this entry »
Maintenance And Care Tips For Your Hardwood Floors
You chose a home or apartment with hardwood floors or have installed or refinished your hardwood floors not just for aesthetic reasons but also for reasons that have to do with cleanliness and “ease of care.” How can you keep your hardwood floors looking their best – without exerting more energy than you absolutely must?
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