2017

  • Recommendations To Clean And Maintain Your New Hardwood Flooring

    Hardwood flooring gives your home a gleaming beauty and enhances the decor of each room. Proper care and cleaning of your hardwood floors is important to keep them looking great and protected from damage. Here are some tips to help you maintain and clean them regularly. Protect Your Flooring Preventing damage to your hardwood floor installation is essential for keeping your flooring looking as good as the day it was installed.
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  • 4 Aspects To Ponder When Buying New Wood Flooring

    Wood flooring can be a great option for homeowners, as it will complement most any decor, modern or traditional. Wood floors are easier to maintain than carpet, and it is not as likely to harbor parasites, such as fleas and dust mites. There is a lot to consider, however, if you are about to purchase wood flooring for your home. For instance, you will need to consider the type of wood species to choose from, as well as the best way to maintain your new floor.
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  • Cleaning Your Commercial Floor Drains: Step-By-Step Guide For Slaughterhouses

    Commercial floor drains in a slaughterhouse are an important part of the meat processing industry. These drains funnel out urine and blood, and catch thicker substances from entering the sewer system. If you are part of the custodial crew in a slaughterhouse, here is how you should clean these drains. 1. Clear the Hair, Fur, Skin, Fat and Feces from the Top of the Drain A lot of the leavings of cleaning animals often ends up around and on the floor drains.
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  • How To Maintain Wool Carpet

    Wool carpeting is becoming a popular choice with homeowners. This is because wool is non allergenic and naturally deters the growth of bacteria and dust mites. This is perfect for those who suffer from allergies or have breathing problems. If you are looking to purchase new wool carpets, you may wonder how to care for them. Here are the steps involved in caring for your new wool carpets. Preventative Care
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  • Have Dips In Your Hardwood Floors? Get Help From Flooring Professionals

    It is natural for your home to wear down over time, but this will happen at different intervals. For instance, a home with carpeting may need to have it replaced after ten years, but tile flooring may last an entire lifetime. Your hardwood flooring may have been in excellent condition when you moved in, but after several years, you may have started noticing some dips that developed in a few spots around the house.
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  • Laminate Flooring Is A Great Upgrade

    Flooring is a crucial part to the style of any room. Not only can your floor look dirty and worn out, it can also look outdated. That is, even if your old floor is immaculately clean, it could just be out of style. For instance, certain wood finishes are no longer popular and they can definitely date your floor. Upgrading to a modern, stylish product is easier than ever. Synthetic flooring products like laminate are great because they come in a wide variety of styles and they are the easiest to keep up.
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  • Five Upgrades That Will Help Your Old House Sell Faster

    Old houses bring with them a sense of charm, often featuring beautiful craftsmanship from yesteryear. However, selling them can sometimes be a challenge because many home buyers worry about the age of the house and what unseen issues there might be. There are some things you can do to make your house appealing to buyers -- even those who are looking for more modern homes.  1. Refinish the hardwood floors.
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  • 5 Considerations For Choosing Hardwood Flooring

    A hardwood floor is a luxurious addition to your home. Hardwood flooring adds the natural beauty of the wood and typically imparts warmth to the room. Because of its beauty, wood flooring also adds value to your home. Hardwood flooring comes in numerous design options. Choose the flooring option that best complements your home's style. Wood Species The species of wood impacts how the floor looks and acts. First, different hardwoods feature color and graining patterns unique to their species.
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  • A Look At Your Choices When Buying A New Hardwood Floor

    It's hard to beat real hardwood flooring when you want an elegant and classic look for your home. Other flooring materials may look like real wood, but they don't feel the same or wear the same as the real thing. Wood floors might be more expensive, but if you take care of the floor, it should last for decades. Here are some tips for picking out your new floor. Choose Harder Wood If You Want Scratch Protection
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  • A Guide to Dustless Sanding for Hardwood Floors

    In general, there are three different ways that you can refinish a hardwood floor. The traditional and most comprehensive method is to sand and re-stain it. You can also use dustless sanding techniques. The third option uses no sanding at all. This article explains the key differences of each approach. Sand and Re-stain Most floors, when being refinished, require a full sand and re-stain. This means that the flooring specialist will actually sand off all of the existing stain to expose the raw wood.
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