Hardwood Flooring Challenges in Florida
So many homeowners love the look of real hardwood floors and choose them for their homes. Sadly, we are called in for hardwood floor refinishing in Florida often much sooner than one would expect because of preventable damage. Challenge #1 – Sand Sand is a fact of life for most of us in Florida. Even […]
Understanding Wood Floor Warranties
Many flooring companies in Tampa offer warranties on the flooring they sell. But what does that warranty really cover? What isn’t covered? It’s hard to compare apples to apples when you’re considering having engineered wood floors or hardwood installed. Here are a few guidelines to help you understand the warranties you may see. Structural Warranty […]
Moisture, Water, and Your Floors
We’ve said it many times; water is the single biggest enemy to your wood flooring. Whether you have real hardwood floors or engineered wood floors, water can cause significant wood floor water damage. Warping and Buckling Floors If your floors buckle or warp and you can’t seem to explain why, you may have hidden water […]
What Flooring Type is Best for Each Room?
Every family lives a little differently than their neighbor. What works well in their home on their floors might not be right for yours. How can you choose the right flooring for your lifestyle and family so it will look great for years to come? Today’s blog is intended help you decide the best flooring […]
The Pros and Cons of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many homeowners. Although there are a few benefits, we regularly steer people away from this type of hardwood flooring for a few reasons. The bamboo industry often touts the low environmental impact that bamboo has because unlike hardwood trees, it grows back in seven years. Another […]
Reclaimed Old Heart Pine Flooring
You may recall our blog a few months ago about reclaimed wood floors and where they come from. We are very excited that we purchased some beautiful reclaimed old heart pine from Tennessee. With the growth that the state is seeing, a lot of dilapidated homes, old barns, and buildings are being torn down but […]
Hardwood Flooring from the Belleview-Biltmore Hotel
A Piece of Tampa History for Your Home Over the past ten years there was much conversation over the fate of the famed Belleview-Biltmore Hotel in Belleair. Most of us know that the fight to save this piece of local history was lost and the demolition is nearly complete making way for new condos and […]
How to Clean Your Hardwood Flooring
After virtually every hardwood flooring installation or refinishing, we’re asked the question, “What’s the best way to clean my hardwood floors?” Our most common answer is, “Less is more.” Of course we do want to help you keep your hardwood flooring beautiful for as long as possible so here are our recommendations. Step 1: Before […]
What is Luxury Vinyl Tile?
A lot of people are asking about LVT flooring and when we start to talk about the options, the next question is often, “Isn’t that just my mom’s old vinyl with a higher price tag?” The answer to that is, “Not at all.” Resilient Flooring To really understand what luxury vinyl flooring is you need […]
What Can Be Done About My Stairs?
We’ve come across many staircases that were once beautiful hardwood but had carpet laid on top, and some where the homeowner assumed the cost would be too high or the damage too severe to consider refinishing the stairs. There are solutions even if you never had hardwood stairs but would like to. Anatomy of a […]