acclimate

How Long Should You Acclimate Wood Floor Before Installation?

Proper wood floor acclimation has been a question in many home owners and contractors’ mind prior to installation. Since wood flooring projects are major investment, it is wise to understand the true meaning of acclimation. Under certain circumstances, to wrongly acclimate your wood floor can lead to installation issues. Such as to potentially cause buckling …

Cleats & Staples

Deciding Between Cleats Vs Staples When Nailing Your Hardwood Floor

With high-quality materials available at affordable prices and increasing labor rates due to lack of experienced craftsmanship. Think you can take on this project yourself? Finding the optimum fastener can be confusing. Some hardwood flooring installers insist on using traditional cleats, while others only use staples to secure solid hardwood. DIY enthusiasts want to know …

How to Prepare for a Wood Flooring Installation

You’ve made the decision to upgrade your living space with a wood flooring installation. As the project date looms, homeowners need to prepare their home and help make the process smooth and hassle-free. Check out these easy steps to prep for wood floor installation and get your home improvement completed right the first time.

What Should You Expect From Your Newly Installed Hardwood Flooring?

Hardwood flooring remains a popular choice for homes of all sizes, outlasting the latest home décor trends and improving the value of homes across the country. Consumers should consider this type of flooring as a lifetime investment, but performance, durability and appearance depend on product quality and installation methods. Be sure you know what to …

Does Your Home Need Minor Floor Prep or Major Floor Prep?

Preparation is a vital component of flooring installation. Your contractor needs to ensure that ideal conditions exist on the subfloor, providing a clean slate for adhesives and flooring materials. Every project requires minor floor prep and the installation price should cover those costs, but major floor prep may be necessary for a durable installation, driving …