Site or Prefinished Wood Floor Pros and Cons

If you are planning on purchasing a new hardwood floor you are probably wondering if a site finished floor that is finished on site after installation or prefinished floor that comes from the factory already finished is best. Here are several pros and cons that you will probably find of help. Site Finished Prefinished Smooth joints yes no Inlays and borders unlimited minimal Hard finish no yes Dust... [Read more]

Filling Gaps and Cracks in Prefinished Wood Flooring

Small gaps, cracks, dents and holes can occur in your prefinished wood flooring. These gaps are really not hard to fill and most anyone can do it with a bit of Wood Putty. This putty will never fully harden and is available in colors to match just about any floor from a maple or white oak to a Brazilian cherry, black walnut or just about anything in between. When you are unable to find a color of Wood... [Read more]

Tips on Selecting the Right Floor Covering For Your Home

It can be challenging for homeowners to choose which type of flooring will work best in their home. Each type of flooring comes with pros and cons, and in choosing which type is right for your situation there are several things you need to consider. You need to take into consideration your budget, aesthetics, tastes and lifestyle, as well as the amount of humidity, sunlight and water in the room where... [Read more]

Trouble Shooting Wood Floor Finish Problems

As with the finishing of all types of products, a variety of problems can occur during the finishing of wood floors. With both factory applied finishes and site applied finishes the problem may be with the finish or a totally different cause. Here we discuss trouble shooting wood finish problems including some of the more common causes of finish problems. Additionally we offer some tips for solving... [Read more]

About Marmoleum Linoleum

We hear the terms Linoleum and Marmoleum and perhaps wonder what they are. Perhaps the best way I can say this is that Marmoleum is a trademark for a brand of linoleum just as Formica is a trademark for a brand of countertops, Pergo a trademark for a brand of laminate floors or Kleenex a trademark for a brand of tissue. Each of these products may be very similar to other products but they have a uniqueness... [Read more]