Hardwood floors have a lot of “pluses” that make them appealing for designers, remodelers, builders, and owners alike. But although hardwood floors can withstand lots of heavy traffic and abuse, they are vulnerable to water damage. When water damage occurs to hardwood floors,
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.
The Elegance of Hardwood Flooring
Whether you are upgrading from carpeting to hardwood, renovating a gorgeous old San Francisco loft, or simply comparison shopping in preparation for a mini renovation, you need to select the right flooring material for the job.
What is Cork Flooring? And Why Might You Choose It?
-What is Cork Flooring? And Why Might You Choose It?- A 2008 survey conducted by the American Institute of Architects Home Design found that cork flooring is becoming more popular with designers, homeowners, and even some business owners.
Why Is Bamboo Flooring So Eco-Friendly?
If you have been researching hardwood floor options, no doubt you’ve come across lots of articles that sing the praises of bamboo as a tremendously eco-friendly material. These are generally correct, but not necessarily so.
The Bamboo vs. Timber Flooring Dilemma: Which is Right for You?
Whether you are flooring a new home, apartment, or condominium, you have a big decision to make – whether to opt for bamboo or timber as your material of choice.
The Slab Moisture Blues
Ugly Blisters Can Ruin a Floating Floor – What to do? – It’s every home remodeler’s worst nightmare. You pay a small fortune (maybe liquidate the kids’ college fund?) to install a top of the line hardwood floor.
Is Hardwood Flooring A Good Investment?
America’s credit rating was recently downgraded by S&P. The stock market is going haywire. So, why would homeowners want to “splurge” on installing hardwood floors?
Maple Wood Floors, or Something Else?
Are you doing a remodeling job in your kitchen or rec room? Are you “souping up” a Bay Area condominium to prepare it for eager buyers? Are you redoing your home now that the kids have “left the nest” – and you want to replace those gnarled, natty rugs in their rooms with beautiful, simple, austere hardwood floors?
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 since your child left for college, consider taking advantage of Elegant Floors’ Dust Free Refinishing Program.