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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does a new hardwood floor installation take?
How long refinishing a hardwood floor takes?
What is laminate wood and engineered flooring?
What kind of hardwoods can I place on a concrete sub floor?
What about putting hardwood in my kitchen?
Can I put hardwood in my bathroom?
And more....

    How long refinishing a hardwood floor takes?
    That depends on the size of the project. Normally sanding & finishing is a three day
    process, but allow four in case the finish isn't dry from one day to the next,
    depending upon weather conditions.

    What is laminate wood and engineered flooring?
    Laminate wood flooring is basically plywood with a veneer wood on the top layer.
    Engineered flooring is basically vinyl attached to an underlayment. Despite what
    anyone tells you, these types of flooring cannot be refinished. There isn't enough, if
    any, wood to sand but if you must choose between laminate and engineered, the
    life expectancy of an engineered floor is longer.

    What kind of hardwoods can I place on a concrete sub floor?
    If moisture conditions are acceptable, two of the most widely used applications
    would be engineered hardwood floors glued direct with the proper adhesives, and
    floating engineered flooring types. The latter typically glued by tongue and groove
    and floated over a foam cushioned underlayment. Floating floors are also available
    in the click together style that require no gluing.
    More traditional 3/4" solid hardwoods on concrete can be accomplished with the
    addition of a plywood sub floor, used as a nailing base over the concrete. However,
    this raises problems with door entries and other items. Overall vertical height of the
    new floor will increase by 1 1/2 inches. Unfinished engineered hardwood floors
    eliminate vertical height issues and can be stained or finished to any desires.
    What about putting hardwood in my kitchen?
    Hardwood is extremely durable, and with minimal care will far outlast most floor
    covering. Kitchens are the focal point in many homes and hardwood will warm your
    kitchen, making all your guests feel right at home. By taking such precautions as
    cleaning spills as they occur, keeping scatter rugs in high traffic areas such as in front
    of your sink, refrigerator, etc. Felt cushions on chair legs, and using proper cleaning
    procedures, your floor should maintain its beauty for years to come.

    Can I put hardwood in my bathroom?
    Hardwood is installed in 1/2 baths in many instances. If you have a tub or a shower,
    careful consideration should be given. Water and wood do not mix!

    Can I stay in my home during the floor sanding process?
    Yes, however access to the floors will be restricted because of the need for a certain
    amount of drying time each day.
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What about prefinished (also called factory finished)
versus unfinished (also called job-site finished) hardwood floor?  
unfinished product. A prefinished floor can be installed in a day. An unfinished flooring
installation may require up to four days, depending upon the space.


What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of installing Prefinished
hardwood flooring versus installing Unfinished hardwood flooring?
There is nothing better than an unfinished hardwood floor that is sanded and finished
on site. To help you understand the difference, you first have to understand the process.
Prefinished flooring is manufactured in a facility mostly by conveyor belt method. After
the hardwood is kiln dried, tongue and grooved, and beveled on the edges, it is placed
on a conveyor belt where the stain (unless "Natural") is applied and then dried on the
top of the boards. From there, it continues down the conveyor belt where thin amounts
of a water-based polyurethane finish are jet-sprayed on top of the boards. Each coat of
finish is applied in a thin layer so that it will dry quickly before the boards reach the next
set of sprayers. This process continues until each board has approximately 7 - 8 coats of
sprayed-on type finish.

You should also know that each run that each time a new run is made, the dye lot
changes. Sometimes the color will change just slightly, almost unnoticeable; however,
sometimes the color is not even close to the color of the previous production.
Prefinished flooring comes in a variety of thicknesses (i.e. solid, laminate, engineered,
etc.); however, the manufacturing process is the same.

Unfinished hardwood flooring, after it is sanded and finished, it is flat and smooth (if
done properly). Most unfinished hardwood flooring does not have a beveled edge so
dust and dirt getting trapped between the boards is not a problem. If stained, the stain
is applied in a wipe on, wipe off excess, technique which allows the hardwood to look
more natural (as hardwood was intended to look) and, more importantly, the
polyurethane finish is applied with an applicator in thick coats giving the customer a
longer-lasting wear protection. Unfinished hardwood floor allows a custom stained colors.
I am a handy guy, can I do it Myself? Is it
easy?

Have you noticed how many websites around the
Internet make it sound like hardwood floors is an
easy weekend project. In my opinion there is far too
much hype with "Do It Yourself" hardwood floors.
Why? Online hardwood floors retailers want that sale
and home improvement stores assume anything can
be a do it yourself project. Some sites will provide
you with a guide "how to do it yourself" , even
videos, everything to make a sale.

If you're looking at hardwood floors, consider a
professional for the work. However, if you are
determined, look at the pictures at your left and right,
results from unexperienced hardwood floor installers
and think again
Results from
unexperienced hardwood
floor installers
"Do it yourself" gone
wrong
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