How to Maximize the Longevity of your Hardwood Floors
If you have hardwood floors in your home, then you know how much beauty they add to your life. Hardwood floors also are an investment, as many home buyers are magnetically drawn to any property that boasts genuine hardwood flooring. This type of flooring is especially durable, which is one of the reasons why so many people choose it. In fact, hardwood floors can literally last for a person’s lifetime and beyond as long as they are properly maintained. Have you ever visited a historic home? Chances are good that it featured many gorgeous hardwood floors, some of which may…
Invest In Your Home With Hardwood Flooring
Flooring design and material is one of various factors that can improve the value of residential properties. According to a 2017 report published by the National Association of Realtors, more home buyers in the United States are expecting to see hardwood floors installed in the properties they tour, particularly those that feature higher listing prices. The living spaces where buyers like to see hardwood floors include family rooms, dens, studios, and master suites. On average, real estate appraisers will see hardwood floors as a feature that merits a 2.5% boost to overall property value. The only other flooring material that…
How to Prevent Scratches on Wood Floors
In 2021, American homeowners patiently waited for the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic to dissipate so that they could start working on long-awaited remodeling projects. According to an online report published by the National Association of Realtors, one of the most interesting trends observed by renovation contractors was a renewed affinity for hardwood flooring. The lockdown and social restriction measures of 2020 made property owners realize that home is definitely a place where the combination of serenity and style is conducive to well-being, and this explains why hardwood floors are being preferred over other materials. Hardwood is a material…
4 Tips on How to Recover Your Water-Damaged Floor
Flooring is one of the most basic parts of any structure. Have you ever wondered about the best way to bring your water-damaged floors back to life? If so, you are not alone. People spend billions of dollars on floors, both for repair and replacement. For example, U.S. homeowners spend in excess of $3.5 billion on hardwood flooring alone each year. When you stop to consider that that’s just for one kind of popular flooring material, hardwood, it’s easy to see that anyone who owns a home understands the value of keeping floors in top shape. If you have water-damaged…
What is Cabin Grade Hardwood Flooring?
Have you decided to upgrade to hardwood floors? It’s an enormously popular design choice, but some people are a little put off when they start shopping. That’s because genuine hardwood flooring can be quite expensive. This is mainly because it is constructed from a natural resource rather than being engineered. However, it’s not necessary to let the price of high-quality, genuine hardwood flooring deter you from your dream of having beautiful floors in your home. Perhaps the answer is to choose cabin grade hardwood flooring. What is cabin grade hardwood flooring? Why is it so much more affordable than other…
Water Popping, What is it?
When you add hardwood flooring to your home, you are significantly improving its value and appearance. Not only will you be able to more fully enjoy and appreciate your home while you own it but also you’ll probably be able to make a tidy profit when it comes time to sell your home. Working with the experts at Atlas Floors will probably introduce you to all sorts of terms and topics with which you may not have been familiar before. One of these is “water popping.” Chances are good that unless you’ve had hardwood floors installed in your home before…
Six Things to Know Before Refinishing Hardwood Floors
It is time to give your hardwood floors a makeover? Strategy should always come before the sander. Refinishing floors is a strategic process that involves careful planning for good results, personal safety and household health. It’s also important to confirm that refinishing really is the best option for getting floors you love. Going in with the knowledge needed to give floors their shine back can help you to avoid being floored by the process of refinishing your hardwood floors. Take a look at some tips everyone should know! 1. You Should Confirm That Your Wood Floors Aren’t Just Dirty It’s…
What You Need to Know About Peaking, Buckling and Cupping in Wood Floors
Keeping wood floors beautiful and strong is a task. While modern wood floors are designed to be durable, homes are filled with “little threats” that make them vulnerable to damage. Everyone wants to protect their investment after adding wood floors to their homes. That’s why knowing about peaking, buckling and cupping in wood floors is essential. While these common flooring issues are sometimes used interchangeably because they create similar visual problems, they are actually very different flooring issues with very distinct underlying causes. First, let’s talk about why floors encounter these problems. Misshapen, damaged floors can happen due to: Improper…
What Is the Difference Between Prefinished and Unfinished Hardwood Flooring?
Are you trying to get to the bottom of prefinished versus unfinished hardwood flooring in anticipation of an upcoming home renovation? Nothing transforms a room like fresh floors. However, the choice you make now is one that you’ll potentially be living with for decades. It’s a lot of pressure. Luckily, you’ll have an easier time making your choice once you know the pros and cons of both prefinished and unfinished hardwood flooring. While both have plenty of good qualities, only one will be the best choice for your home! What Is Prefinished Hardwood Flooring? Considered the more convenient choice, prefinished…
What Is Distressed Hardwood Flooring?
Distressed hardwood flooring brings the country-chic look to a home like nothing else can! Beautiful and textured, distressed hardwood allows your décor theme to straddle the line between polished and rugged. It is quickly becoming one of the most desirable and coveted flooring choices in the worlds of interior design and new constructions. Take a look at why distressed hardwood is such an exciting choice for adding lasting beauty and value to a home. What Are the Characteristics of Distressed Hardwood Flooring? While hardwood flooring is designed to have an “antique” look, it won’t necessarily age a home. In fact,…