St. Catharines and area hardwood flooring

Archive for June, 2010

Loose boards due to a low spot

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

I recently installed hardwood planks on to concrete with glue. I did level concrete first, but evidentially missed a spot as I now have some loose boards due to a low spot. What’s the best remedy to fix these loose boards?

Which way should laminate floor be laid, across or up and down?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Which way should laminate floor be laid, across or up and down?

How can I match the finish for my nosing perfectly with my floor?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

How can I tell if the finish on my floor is a water-based or oil-based polyurethane? How can I match the finish for my nosing perfectly with my floor? Which is a better finish water or oil? Can you recommend a finish made by a particular company?

Bleaching out pet stains, before or after sanding?

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

We just purchased an old house that has dark pet stains on the hardwood floors. I have read several tips and I am thinking that I should use the 50%-50% bleach and water to start. Should the floor be sanded first? The house is going to be used as a rental and we are trying to conserve money. Do you have any other suggestions?