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Discover everything you need to know about hardwood floors. From expert tips on maintenance and cleaning to advice on choosing the perfect wood type and finish for your home, we’ve got you covered.
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Why Do Some Wood Floors Have Different Plank Widths?
The quick answerBecause somebody chose that, plank by plank, before the floor was ordered. A mixed-width floor uses two, three, or occasionally four widths in a deliberate ratio, laid so no repeating pattern is visible. It is not an assortment…
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What to Know When Considering Solid Hardwood Floors
The quick answerSolid hardwood is real wood all the way through, typically ¾ inch thick, so it can be sanded and refinished many times, repaired plank by plank, and matched when you extend it into new rooms. Expect a careful…
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How to Care for Hardwood Floors in Warmer Weather
The quick answerKeep your A/C set between 65°F and 75°F and your indoor humidity between 30% and 50% all summer. Then limit direct sun with blinds or UV film, wipe up spills right away, put mats at the doors, and…
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Your Top Flooring Questions Answered
The quick answerSolid hardwood remains a timeless choice for Texas homes, with engineered hardwood and LVP as strong alternatives depending on the room. Hardwood can go over concrete with the right testing and moisture barrier. Keep indoor humidity between 30%…
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What to Do When Hardwood Floors Get Wet: A Step-by-Step Water Damage Guide
The quick answerStop the water at its source, remove standing water, and start drying within hours. Then document everything for insurance and get moisture readings before anyone sands. Most hardwood floors caught early can be saved by drying them properly,…
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How to Choose a Flooring Company You Can Trust
The quick answerChoose a flooring company with a long local history, real proof of work, a wide range of products, and repair and refinishing services that show they stand behind their installations. Look for clear, itemized proposals and someone who…
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Care, Repair or Replacement? How to Tell What Your Hardwood Flooring Needs
The quick answerMinor scuffs, dullness, dust, and light stains usually need only care: cleaning and polishing with products made for hardwood. Deeper scratches, minor cupping, gaps, loose planks, or isolated water stains call for repair or refinishing. Replacement is for…
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Hand-Scraped Hardwood Floors: Timeless Elegance and Unique Character for Your Home
The quick answerHand-scraped hardwood is solid hardwood that has been textured by hand, plank by plank, to bring out the grain and natural character of the wood. It is a technique, not a separate product. The texture hides everyday scratches…