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Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Having your hardwood floors refinished by an experienced professional can make your old, worn, scratched and faded floors look brand new again. Refinishing is the process of sanding off the old layers of finish and stain plus a little of the top of the wood planks to bring the wood back to its raw state. Then, new stain and finish is applied to yield a brand new floor, just like when the builder put it in, but with perhaps a new stain color and a stronger finish.
Is it Time to Replace your Carpet?
Many consumers love hardwood flooring, but there is still a large following that really enjoys carpet. With that in mind, is your carpet that you love so much in need of being replaced? If some of this article applies to you, then it may be time to replace your carpet.
Hardwood Refinishing FAQs
We do a lot of refinishing here at Concept Flooring. So, you can imagine we are asked a lot of questions when the topic of refinishing comes up. Rather than keep you wondering, we put together a list of the most often asked questions for refinishing hardwood floors.
Benefits of Mixing Hardwood Floors and Area Rugs
Everyone loves hardwoods, but more than likely you will want to purchase a few area rugs to put down on them. There are several reasons, but here are the most important and practical reason we think you should throw down a few area runs on that brand new hardwood.
Hardwood Stain Trends
Hardwood color trends seem to go in and out of style just like clothing trends do. Though the darks and lights are still the go-to, it’s all about the different shades. Are your floors on-trend, or is it time for an update? Refinishing your floors can be an easy task if you have the right company working for you. Check out the top colors for 2020 and see if you need to update your floors heading into the New Year.
How Carpet Can Add Value to your Home
Most people know that adding hardwood floors to your home can help increase the value. Most people don’t realize that adding new carpet can help as well. Here are a few reasons adding new carpet can help add value to your home.
How Hardwood Flooring Adds Value to your Home
It’s no debate that adding hardwoods to any room helps improve the look and feel. In addition to that, it is proven that adding hardwood to your home helps increase the overall value. In fact, it adds around 3% to your homes value. It is now common, even expected, for hardwood flooring to be in certain areas of your home and most buyers will look elsewhere if it’s not. So not only does it add monetary value, but hardwood flooring also helps to sell your home more quickly(and for more money). Hardwood isn’t for everyone, but if you are looking to get top dollar for your home, then adding hardwood is key. Here are a few other reasons adding hardwood adds value and appeal.
Laminate Flooring Care/Maintenance Tips
Laminate flooring has come a long way since its creation in 1977. Most flooring during that time came in rolls and was glued down. Nowadays, modern laminate flooring comes in planks like wood flooring and is typically installed without glue. Due to its realistic visual appearance, Laminate Flooring is often mistaken for real hardwood and tile flooring. One thing that hasn’t changed much over the years is the care and maintenance that laminate flooring requires. This flooring can last for years if taken care of properly. Here are some tips to help you maintain your laminate floors.
Is Laminate Right for You?
Over the past many years laminate flooring has been a cheap alternative to hardwood flooring. Over the last few years it has come a long way. It is very reliable flooring and at a glace it’s hard to tell a difference between laminate and hardwoods. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing laminate flooring.
Carpet Care Tips
So you just had brand new carpet laid, the furniture is back in its place and you can now relax once again. It is said that carpet should last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. How can you get to that 15-year mark you ask? Well, we have put together a list of our best tips to help you stretch the lifespan of your brand new carpet.
Is it Time to Refinish your Hardwood Floors?
Hardwood floors are a statement point in any home, regardless of color/finish. Over time, you’ll notice that your floors may not look as good as when you moved into your home or had them refinished last. When that happens it’stime to consider refinishing them. Here are a few signs its time to refinish your floors and keep them the statement of your home.
Differences in Hardwood Flooring
Picking out new hardwood flooring is not necessarily the easiest of tasks. If you desire quality floors, then a little more goes into the decisions process. Hopefully, this information will help you better understand hardwood flooring and help you make the right choice for your home.
Do’s and Don’ts on Caring for Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood floors are a statement in any home. They are beautiful, durable and often tell a story. So taking care of them is very important. Most homeowners have tried a lot of different ways to care for their hardwoods, but there are a lot of cleaning myths you should avoid. Here are a few “Dos and Don’ts” for caring for your hardwood floors.