Over the course of time, we have many questions asked by us that we've decided to put on an easy to read page for your convenience.  Of course, if your question still isn't answered; please give us a call!

How do I clean my hardwood floor?

Most people install a polyurethane hardwood floor. These floors are easy to clean and maintain as long as you follow a few simple steps. First of all you will want to use a vacuum or broom to get rid of grit and dust. Make sure to use a vacuum with a floor attachment or an upright vacuum with a hardwood floor setting.

 A vacuum with a beater bar could harm your floors. You may then want to use a dry untreated dust mop. These mops are fine for wood floors as long as you do not use a dusting agent with them. Dusting agents can make floors dangerously slippery and could harm your floors finish. For tough spots you can use a spray or squirt product designed specifically for hardwood floors. These products can be applied directly to the floor and wiped up with a soft mop.

We recommend cleaners made by flooring or polyurethane manufacturers over those made by cleaning product manufacturers. It is important to check labels to make sure the cleaning product you choose does not leave a dulling residue. If you have any doubt we can help you with any cleaning questions. Just call or stop by our show room. We carry a full line of Armstrong cleaners and we can help you keep your floors looking new.  

Can I put hardwood floors in my basement?

Yes, Engineered hardwood floors are an excellent choice for installation below grade. Many manufacturers like Bruce, BR-111, Kahrs, Mannington, Mercier, and Mirage make quality products that can be glued directly to a concrete slab or floated over a slab.

These products can be maintained just like solid wood flooring and can even be sanded and refinished. Engineered flooring is available in as many styles and price ranges as traditional hardwood flooring. Is there any wood flooring that does not need to be glued or stapled down? Yes, We do offer some engineered flooring products that can be “floated” over an existing surface.

What is prefinished hardwood flooring?

This is flooring that has been finished with polyurethane in a special factory.  This flooring can be installed and walked on the very same day!

Prefinished flooring is offered in a wide variety of board widths, wood species and stain colors.

What is unfinished hardwood flooring?

This type of wood flooring is installed in a 'raw' form without any stain or finish.

Unfinished wood must be sanded and finished with polyurethane after it has been installed.  Unfinshed wood also comes in a wide variety of species, board widths and grades.  These floors also have the ability to be custom stained.

What is engineered hardwood flooring?

Boards consist of a layer of wood veneer or ‘wear surface’ over several layers of plywood. Engineered wood can be glued or stapled down and is suitable to install above or below grade.

Prefinished flooring is offered in a wide variety of board widths, wood species and stain colors.

What is a 'floating floor"?

A floating floor is one that can be installed without being fastened to the sub floor.  For example, laminates and some engineered flooring.

What is laminate flooring?

A super durable flooring product made from high density fiberboard with a scratch resistant surface. Laminates comes in many wood and tile styles and patterns.

They can be installed in any level of your home even the basement. Laminate floors are “floated” and are east to install.