If you’ve ever wondered how long you need to wait before putting rugs on newly refinished hardwood floors then you are not alone. In our experience, you need to wait for the finish to fully cure which varies depending on the type of finish. Oiled floors can take weeks to cure, whereas a urethane finish … Read more
Rugs are great at protecting the floor below and providing warmth to a house, but when it comes to dining tables there are alternatives to rug under dining table that make more sense. Our favourite alternative to a rug under a dining table is a vinyl floor mat, due to how easy they are to … Read more
If you notice a water spill on hardwood floor then you really need to clean it up as soon as possible. Our favorite method for this is to either use absorbent towels or a wet vacuum to remove the water, followed by disinfecting and dehumidifying the wood to remove any moisture that has been absorbed. … Read more
Hardwood floor cracking and popping is typically a result of changing humidity, which causes hardwood to contract or expand respectively leading to strange noises. This is quite common to happen during the night when relative humidity increases, but it can also happen at any time throughout the day. It is crucial to know when these … Read more
If you want to get rid of bugs around the home then one of the easiest ways is to use a bug spray, but you may be apprehensive to use such sprays on hardwood floors in fear of staining or damaging the wood. So, does bug spray hurt hardwood floors or is it okay to … Read more
Heated flooring has become increasingly popular through the years and offers an energy-efficient way of providing heat to the home, but can you put heated floors under hardwood or does this only work for tiled floors? Heated floors can be installed under hardwood flooring, and just about any other type of flooring, but there are … Read more
Maintaining the right humidity is crucial for maintaining a hardwood floor, but do you need a dehumidifier for hardwood floors or will this lead to issues further down the line? A dehumidifier is not normally necessary for hardwood floors, but it can be useful if you are trying to remove moisture from your floor due … Read more
Cupping hardwood floors is a sign of moisture damage, but can cupping hardwood floors be reversed or do those panels need to be replaced? In non-severe cases, cupping hardwood can be reversed by identifying and eliminating moisture content and sources from the wood. In more severe cases you will need to contact a flooring specialist … Read more
The entryway to a home is one of the highest traffic areas in terms of footfall which can cause a lot of damage to the floor beneath it. Although wood floors are highly durable, they still need to be protected especially in areas like an entryway – so let’s take a look at how to … Read more
Hardwood floors are highly durable and even more so with the right coating, but how do you know if your hardwood floors are sealed or not? Luckily, it is very easy to tell if your hardwood floor is sealed. Simply place a droplet of water directly onto your floor and leave it for 5 minutes. … Read more