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What to Ask When Buying Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors can be a major investment in your home or office, and they’re meant to last you years. But it’s important to ask your contractor the right questions to ensure you make a well-informed choice.
Hardwood Floor Trends of 2014-15
As the fall season hits, many are looking for ways to update their homes—and installing new floors is on homeowners’ minds all over the Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia metro area. North American hardwood floor retailer, Lumber Liquidators, has released its list of top hardwood floor trends in response to the growing demand, and we’ve rounded up their top predictions so you can get all the latest in industry developments in one place.
Refinishing vs. Replacing: What Hardwood Floor Solution Is Best?
Has your hardwood floor lost its original shine? Does your floor squeak in certain spots? If so, it may be time to refinish or replace your hardwood flooring. At Elegant Floor Service, we provide a variety of services to meet your needs. From wood floor installation, refinishing, repair, restoration, and maintenance, we have just the right tools and experience to leave your floors looking brand new—even if they aren’t!
Prepare Your Hardwood Floors for Winter
Although winter does not officially kickoff until December 21 in 2014, the recent polar vortex has brough freezing, winter-like temperatures and conditions to the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. With wintry weather around the corner, it’s time to prepare your hardwood floors for an onslaught of snow, slush, dirt, and salt.
5 Tips to Prevent Hardwood Floor Cupping This Summer
It’s surprising how quickly some people can point out a hardwood floor that is not flat, and if you’re not careful when choosing a wood floor installer, you may end up with a cupped hardwood floor. We’ve outlined five tips to help you prevent your floors from cupping this summer. But first, we must understand what it means to have “cupped floors.
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