How Often Should You Burnish A Floor?

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Burnishing is a great technique to increase the shininess of a floor to achieve a ‘wet’ look and is more commonly used in commercial areas, but how often should you burnish a floor exactly? In areas with large footfall, it is recommended to burnish the floor at least once per week alongside mopping every day. … Read more

How to Get Rid Of Fleas On Laminate Flooring (3 Ways)

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If you want to learn how to get rid of fleas on laminate flooring then you’re in the right place. Our favorite technique is to use baking soda and salt, as this is the cheapest and easiest way to first attempt to get rid of the fleas. If this doesn’t work, you can consider using … Read more

A Complete Guide To Floating Floors

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Floating floors are a confusing topic – but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with this in-depth guide to learn all about them. It’s important to know what a floating floor is, what types of materials work best as a floating floor, and what are the pros and cons of choosing a floating floor. … Read more

Can You Lighten Dark Hardwood Floors?

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Obviously, it’s always possible to darken up hardwood floors by simply applying a darker stain, but what if you want to lighten up dark wood? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. You can lighten dark hardwood floors to create a paler tint. That is, however, so long as the flooring is able to be sanded down to … Read more

Wavy Hardwood Floors: Causes and Remedies

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The most common reason for wavy hardwood floors is moisture that leads to cupping, or warping of the wood. A simple change in the weather can reveal wavy hardwood floors. Obviously, something as drastic as a flooded floor will also create water issues. But, wavy floors are usually caused by something a bit more subtle. … Read more

How Long Does It Take For Wood Sealer To Dry?

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On average, depending on what type of sealer you use, it takes a wood sealer between 5 minutes and between 8 and 24 hours to feel dry to the touch. However, it can take as long as 30 days to completely cure to be thoroughly dried and set enough to place furniture on top of … Read more

How To Remove Bleach Stains From Laminate Floors

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If you want to learn how to remove bleach stains from laminate floors then you have come to the right place. Permanent bleach stains require either replacement of individual floorboards or sanding and staining to repair, but if you manage to get to the bleach quickly after it is spilt we recommend trying hydrogen peroxide … Read more

How to Clean Matte Finish Hardwood Floors: A Complete Guide

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If you want to learn how to clean matte finish hardwood floors then you have come to the right place. We have the best method lined up below, as well as some considerations you need to make before you jump into the cleaning process. Generally speaking, you can clean a matte hardwood floor by vacuuming, … Read more

Do Epoxy Floors Scratch Easily?

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Epoxy flooring is relatively new to the world of flooring and is designed with durability in mind, but a lot of people still question how durable they really are, especially when it comes to scratches. So, do epoxy floors scratch easily or is this just a myth? Epoxy floors do not scratch easily at all, … Read more