In the beginning flooring wasn t finished.
Why did people cover hardwood floors.
A bona certified.
Over time existing finishes on older floors can darken.
Sits on top of an underlayment which will be good for any potential spills as well.
I just read that bigger area rugs are trending.
Just get carpet keep it clean and keep your shoes off which you should be doing anyway.
Then along came the industrial revolution in the 50 s and the availability quality and selection of carpet shot through the roof and the price lowered dramatically.
If you are interested in pursuing hardwood floors for home or business contact a bona certified craftsman to explore your options.
But ultimately a couple 18 gauge brad nails aren t going to ruin a hardwood floor.
Many people have hardwood floors but then they purchase a huge area rug to cover the hardwood floors.
And that work was done by hand with rags on your hand and knees unless y.
Some people like to use a vinegar and water wash to clean hardwood floors.
Thoroughly wash the hardwood floor.
And recently homeowners have begun to rediscover solid hardwood floors and their many benefits.
I used the bona hardwood floor cleaner system.
I did use a couple brad nails on the pieces that stopped in the door ways but that was as much for the transition piece as it was to hold them down.
At the same time mass produced 3 8 1 2 3 4 strip hardwood flooring was cheaply available at 10 15 and 20 cents per square foot respectivly.
Hardwood floors also increase the value of a house.
People were starting to get tired and weary of all the maintenance hardwood floors needed.
Hardwood floors are not a cure all for property value.
A poor choice of hardwood by one generation is then foisted on the next.
Hardwood floors were standard in most homes built in the 1950s.
Whereas many new homeowners will remove carpeting when they buy a house a gorgeous hardwood floor is usually a reason why a house is bought.
Look i m not saying that they ll make your home worth less.
But it s not going to be the detail that suddenly takes your house up in value.
Just get the dirt up before the next step to polish the floor.
It wasn t until the 1990s that hardwood floors began to rise in prominence again.
In those days hardwood floors were created thicker a characteristic that allowed them to stand the test of time and hold up to multiple acts of refinishing.