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Can You Refinish Hardwood Floors One Room At A Time?

Hardwood flooring can take interior design to whole new levels of beauty. Whether you own an 18-century cottage with feature walls, or a distinctly modern and spacious apartment, a quality wood paneling matched with a lovely rug is often preferable to carpet. Hardwood flooring can also be a massive selling point when the time comes to move on to your next home. Easy to maintain and visually appealing, it’s small wonder hardwood flooring is so popular, often fitted not just in one room, but throughout whole homes. PS. Learn about whether cherry flooring makes for good flooring… or not, here. …

The cost of getting your wood floors sanded by a professional depends on how big the space is. Roughly speaking, it would cost around $0.50 to $3.00 per square foot to sand hardwood floors, meaning an average 12 x 14-foot room would cost $80 to $500 depending on how many passes it needs, as well as the area you live in, as services can be priced differently depending on where you’re located. It’s also worth considering that many companies charge more per square foot for smaller areas like small bathrooms and laundry rooms, as these are generally more awkward to …

It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement of choosing new flooring to freshen up one or multiple rooms in your house, but a lot of people are left wondering what to do with their old flooring once they’ve pulled it up. Many ask the question, can hardwood floors be recycled? Our experts have an answer for you! With the effects of global warming becoming more apparent every day, people are starting to take more responsibility for their own contribution to environmental issues and are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. More people are keen to make …

What Is LVT Flooring?

Despite being relatively new, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) have taken the market by storm. But there are always many options on the market, which may cause you to feel slightly overwhelmed. What is LVT flooring? Do you choose LVT flooring, laminate flooring, or something entirely different? These are all questions you might have. For this reason, we’ll give you a basic understanding of what LVT flooring is, what it isn’t, its types, what makes it this popular, and why you should consider it. LVT Flooring: What Is It? Also referred to as vinyl flooring and PVC flooring, LVT is short …

The Difference Between Wood Filler and Wood Putty

Whether you’re building a new chair, repairing the floor, or changing the doors in your house, you’ll need to choose a finish to apply on the wood surface before your project is ready. As wood projects tend to be time-consuming, you better stay away from using the wrong materials that might ruin your project and set you a step back, or even worse, right where you started! As you can tell from the title, we’re here to discuss the differences between wood fillers and wood putty and how, when, and why to use each of them. So, without any further …

How to Waterproof Wood Floors

Although you might get by with untreated hardwood floors for a while, if you waited for too long, they’ll swell and rotten. Even if you were keen to wipe up any spills as fast as possible, you wouldn’t always be free for pet accidents, air conditioner leaks, or even tracked-in snow whenever you make it home after a long day at work or when someone comes over. That said, no matter how long you postpone waterproofing your wood floor, you’ll have to do it sooner or later. The good news is, it’s not difficult, and if you have the right …

How to Make Homemade Wood Protectant from Oils You Have at Home?

If your search endeavors have led you to this article, then you, just like me, must be fed up with the wood polishes and varnishes sold in stores. The heavy scent, along with the irritant fumes that linger in the air and irritate my eyes and windpipe, were the reasons why I searched for alternatives. Apparently, there are ways you can make milder and natural wood protectants from oils that are most probably sitting on your kitchen’s counter right now. At first, I was skeptical about homemade recipes because, you know, there’s a reason these products are on the market …

The Best Type of Hardwood Floor for Your Basement

It’s known that wood and water are natural enemies. Considering the moisture and condensation that basements receive, most people disregard the option of a hardwood floor for their basement and opt for intuitive choices like ceramic, porcelain, or even concrete. However, hardwood is a safe and reliable option provided you take the right measures. Here’s a guide on the best type of hardwood floor for your basement! PS. If your pet had an accident on your woodenfloors, you may be questioning what are some cleaners to remove the lingering smell? Worry not, we have a guide just for that as well …

The Most Popular Fake Wood Floorings on the Market

Having hardwood flooring installed adds a prestigious look to your house. However, it comes with many limitations. For example, you always have to make sure not to spill a drop of water on it. Moreover, it requires special maintenance and needs to be refinished and repaired quite often. While lots of people put up with this to have and keep the beautiful look of hardwood floors, you don’t have to do so. Why go through that when you can install fake wood flooring and get the shiny and elegant look that hardwood floorings add to any place without actually having …

What Is a Herringbone Floor Pattern?

The herringbone floor pattern’s popularity has increased in the past few years, especially among those considering parquetry or new floor tilings. Although it goes way back in history, people are now acknowledging this unique pattern in various aspects of art and architecture, like wallpapers, clothing, and mosaics, but most importantly, it makes for an interesting pattern for parquet floors. This pattern never goes out of style, irrespective of where you use it. Zigzag patterned floors create a catchy layout, but with perfectly symmetrical lines like those herringbone creates, the floor certainly stands out! Even if you look at it from …