St. Catharines and area hardwood flooring

Archive for February, 2010

Filling gaps in pine floor

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

We have pine plank floors in our century home and they all seem to have developed gaps up to 1/4′. What do you suggest to fill them in with, so all the misc. floor things (dust, etc.) don’t buildup?

Best way to refinish?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

I just removed carpeting from my new home that is 44 years old. The carpet installer went nuts with the staples and some adhesive. All staples have been removed and the adhesive cleaned as best as I could. The floor seems to be in good condition but I would like to know the best way to refinish them if you will. What is the best way to fill in the many ‘holes’ from the staples, the best way to remove all of the adhesive and the best way to finish? What would you recommend that I, a beginner on floor maintenance, take on myself and/or hire the professionals to take care of?

Previous owner used the wrong cleaner or possibly wax on floors

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

We recently moved into a house with laminate wood floors. I think the previous owner used the wrong cleaner or possibly wax on them. The floors look dirty with a film on them. How do I clean these floors?

Choosing a finish

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

After applying the stain to the hardwood tread what do you suggest should be applied next? Any suggestions on types, brands, etc.?