Environmentally Friendly Low VOC Floor Finishes

Summary:  There are many options available if you are looking for ecologically friendly hardwood floor finishes or stains.  Your installers recommendations may vary based on their individual experience.

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Fixing Squeaks in Hardwood Floors

Summary: Squeaky wood floors are usually caused by rubbing between the boards themselves, or by the subfloor moving against loose nails.  This is an annoying problem, but there are a couple of simple tricks that may help solve your problem. Read more

Scratched Hardwood Repair Looks Dull

Summary: Some hardwood floor scratches can be repaired, however, rarely are the scratches 100% unnoticeable. To make sure the repairs blends, make sure you use the exact same brand and style of finish. Read more

Fixing Dull and Shiny Spots in Hardwood Floor Finish

Summary: Polyurethane that is incorrectly applied or thinned out, can leave hardwood floors with unsightly shiny and dull spots. Read more

Janka Ball Hardness & Hardwood Floor Durability

Summary: The harder a floor is, the less it will scratch and dent. The Janka Ball Hardness Scale is a way to measure the hardness of wood. The higher the Janka, the harder the wood is and more durable it will be. Read more

It’s Bad Idea to Stain Hickory and Maple Floors

Summary: Staining maple and hickory hardwood floors is risky due to the hard and inconsistence structure in the grain may leave the stain blotchy and uneven. Read more

10 Ways To Protect Your Hardwood Floor Finish

Summary: Hardwood floors are easy to maintain if they are cleaned properly on a regular basis. Read more