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Who Repairs the Floor After Water Damage?
Two different trades handle two different halves of the job. A restoration company dries the structure and removes material that…
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How Do You Know If There Is Mold Under a Hardwood Floor?
Four signs point to moisture trapped beneath a hardwood floor: a musty odor that doesn’t clear with cleaning, dark staining…
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Why Are My Hardwood Floors Cupping, and Will They Flatten Back Out?
Cupping happens when the underside of the wood holds more moisture than the finished surface, causing the edges to swell…
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Can Water-Damaged Hardwood Floors Be Refinished, or Do They Need Replacing?
Refinishing works when the damage stays in the finish and the upper wood layer, which covers most cupping, cloudy marks,…
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Water Stains and Dark Spots on Hardwood Floors
The mark’s color tells you how deep the water got. White or cloudy spots sit in the finish and usually…
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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water-Damaged Hardwood Floors?
Most homeowners’ policies cover hardwood floor damage when the water event is sudden and accidental, such as a burst supply…
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How Many Knots Do You Want in Your Floor?
Knots, color swings, and dark mineral streaks are not defects. They are a grade, and you decide the grade at…
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Matte vs. Satin vs. Semi-Gloss Hardwood Floors: Which Hides Wear Best?
Matte hides the most. Semi-gloss hides the least. Sheen measures how much light a finish reflects, and reflected light is…
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3/8″ vs. 1/2″ vs. 5/8″ Engineered Flooring Thickness: What Difference Does It Make?
Engineered hardwood thickness determines how your new floor meets doors, cabinets, and existing flooring, and which installation methods a manufacturer…