Topic "Tools needed to install my own hardwood floors?" a message from...
I know of some of the obvious ones but go ahead and mention them anyways because I don't want to forget anything. Thanks!
View ArticleTopic "Whats your favorite hardwood floor cleaner?" a message from ImTomJohnson
I would love to hear all your different opinions on their favorite hardwood floor cleaners of all types. Thanks!
View ArticleTopic "hardwood floor questions" a message from Gailb
i have been reading posts about problems with Bona polish and refresher. I have Brazilian cherry floors throughout my house and had a horrible experience with orange glow. thick, murky coating. ordered...
View ArticleTopic "dry season installation" a message from A_the_P
During the heating season here in North Carolina I encounter many subfloors that drop to about 6% mc. Existing oak floors during this time generally check out around that percentage as well. Folks...
View ArticleTopic "Chevron / hungarian herringbone." a message from big_al
I found one company that custom mills flooring and they want $10-$15 a foot. Crazy people. Their customers musn't like to shop around too much.
View ArticleTopic "Bona Powerscrubber problems" a message from classicfloors
I have a Bona power scrubber that is just about a year old. I am the only one who has run the machine and I have used it between 15 and 20 times. When it's working it works very well. My problem is...
View ArticleTopic "Wide Plank Hickory - Cupping Concerns" a message from beautifulbirch
I am currently preparing for 1,500 sq-ft installation of 3/4", custom milled, T&G, back relieved, 3-10" wide Hickory. Flooring is 10%MC, 5/8" Spruce plywood subfloor is 11-13%MC. Experience with...
View ArticleTopic "27 year old hearts of pine flooring; adding new" a message from marae
we just purchased a house that has a few rooms of the main level in 27 year wide planked old hearts of pine flooring. the owners did the rest of the main floor in a variety of other materials including...
View ArticleTopic "Going to be asking a lot of questions. Here's #1" a message from sip
I have an older rowhome in Philly. Built 1909. The hardwood floors are Oak, I think, with a nice darker inlay around the edges. From what I can tell, the subfloor is planks. The planks may be T &...
View ArticleTopic "Protecting floors" a message from 4kidscrazy
I am having my floors sanded and stained (by a professional) but need to have other work done in my house afterwards. What is the best thing to use to cover my floors and how long should I wait? I was...
View ArticleTopic "Homeowner: water-based vs. oil-based legality, etc" a message from Eco...
Oil poly or omu isn't illegal, even here in strict massachusetts, it's available. That being said, we use 90 percent waterbased finish. We use Vermeister and it is so filled with solids, only two coats...
View ArticleTopic "Help! Need advice fast please." a message from MrsJ
Hi! I recently had new oak flooring installed in large area of my home. Also had existing refinished. The first time my floor was full of debris…it was all over. The contractor told me this is normal....
View ArticleTopic "Room flow question" a message from Jim Decker
Snapping chalk lines particularly when going around a room with two entrances is critical. One does not want to try and have a full board on one side of the room and a tiny sliver on the other. Very...
View ArticleTopic "Time for a new edger..." a message from Bob Q
So any feed back on the Clarke SE7 ? I went to my didtributor and all he had was a B2, I curently use a 7r but am looking for the lattest and greatest! The flip looks good for dust pick up but the...
View ArticleTopic "Shaw's Grand Central Contest" a message from Hallmark26
Please watch my 60 second video for Shaw. I am a Hardsurfaces sales rep for Shaw. I am a finalist but I need views!! Thanks so much.
View ArticleTopic "Going to be asking a lot of questions. Here's #1" a message from...
You will still need to find a floor joist for the screws to work.You will not need to pre-drill nails. Set them and fill with the color of wood patch to match the species of wood that you have. When...
View ArticleTopic "Popping 3/4 Solid" a message from Jim Decker
TD you say you will never but then say you have without failure. Help me understand?
View ArticleTopic "27 year old hearts of pine flooring; adding new" a message from daniel...
The picture that you posted does not show heartpine floors (or Longleaf). That is most certainly shortleaf or yellow pine.Daniel Moore, Antique Floors
View ArticleTopic "Help! Need advice fast please." a message from MrsJ
Hi! I recently had new oak flooring installed in large area of my home. Also had existing refinished. The first time my floor was full of debris…it was all over. The contractor told me this is normal....
View ArticleTopic "Room flow question" a message from Jim Decker
Snapping chalk lines particularly when going around a room with two entrances is critical. One does not want to try and have a full board on one side of the room and a tiny sliver on the other. Very...
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