Whether you are just getting tired of looking at the same old floors day after day or your floors are in such bad shape that you have no option but to remodel them, it may be time to think outside the box. Generally, when it comes to remodeling, the last thing you want to do is go with a design or style that is so different from the normal. But, if the style is simple enough and natural looking in color, you really cannot go wrong....more
Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular types of flooring out there today, and for good reason. If you want to install your own hardwood flooring, there are a few steps that you are going to need to follow. Of course, you can choose the easy route and have your floor professionally installed, but if you want to take on the task and save yourself some money, here are the basic instructions that you will need to follow....more
Author: Shawn SmithIf you thought that installing that awe inspiring and exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring in your house was all that was there to be done then think again. Although hardwood flooring is considered the best (though somewhat expensive) flooring option available it requires proper care and maintenance for it to really prove its worth. However, there is no need for worry, as taking care of your Brazilian hardwood is simple and easy; all it needs is regularity and diligence on your part, a bucket of water, some mild cleaning agent (generally recommended by the manufacturer) and a towel.As a first, you should know all about the details of the species of Brazilian hardwood that you have installed in your house and the different chemicals that were used in giving its finishing. The care and maintenance regimen varies greatly from species too species and the type of finishing used. Next, you should contact the manufacturer for details on the type of cleaning procedure that has to be used for your floor. The company should ideally provide you with a detailed cleaning protocol, along with a list of reagents that are suitable for your Brazilian hardwood floor, and a list of...more
Author: Graham TaylorIt is possible to refinish many types of hardwood flooring, although care should be taken to ensure that the veneer layer of the flooring is sufficiently thick so that sanding does not wear through the layer. If the floor you want to renovate is made of traditional floor boards, or Parquet blocks this is not a problem.If the...more