FAQ
Hardwood 101
How do I determine how much flooring I will need?
To do so, use a tape measure to determine the rooms length and width. Then multiply the length be the width to get your square footage. For instance if the room is 12 feet wide and 12 feet long you will need enough flooring for 100 square feet. (10 x 10=100)
Remember that all flooring with require 5-10% extra for your waste factor.
To do so, use a tape measure to determine the rooms length and width. Then multiply the length be the width to get your square footage. For instance if the room is 12 feet wide and 12 feet long you will need enough flooring for 100 square feet. (10 x 10=100)
Remember that all flooring with require 5-10% extra for your waste factor.
How do I clean my floors?
Make sure the product states that it for the particular flooring you have and check the manufacturers instructions. If using a mop do not over saturate it as too much water can cause damage to the flooring. Avoid using oil base cleaners(Pine Sol, Murphy's Oil, Orange Glo). We recommend using Bona hardwood floor cleaner.
Make sure the product states that it for the particular flooring you have and check the manufacturers instructions. If using a mop do not over saturate it as too much water can cause damage to the flooring. Avoid using oil base cleaners(Pine Sol, Murphy's Oil, Orange Glo). We recommend using Bona hardwood floor cleaner.
What is the difference between unfinished and prefinished hardwood?
Unfinished hardwood is raw and will be installed and finished on site and prefinished is finished in a factory and installed on site |
What is the difference in solid and engineered hardwood?
Solid hardwood is solid through out the board and engineered hardwoods is layered plywood with a layer of hardwood on the top.
Solid hardwood is solid through out the board and engineered hardwoods is layered plywood with a layer of hardwood on the top.
How is wood affected by humidity?
Seasonal humidity change will cause the wood to expand and contract. Cracks are normal and will appear and disappear between boards during seasons of high and low humidity. We always recommend acclimating the wood inside of the home before installation.
Seasonal humidity change will cause the wood to expand and contract. Cracks are normal and will appear and disappear between boards during seasons of high and low humidity. We always recommend acclimating the wood inside of the home before installation.
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