Love it or hate it, winter is here. Needless to say, salt, slush, and snow can be a nightmare for hardwood floors. While the moisture may be the most obvious culprit, it’s not your only concern. In fact, the chemicals found in the salt used to combat ice can destroy hardwood floors if left unchecked. Fortunately, with the right preparation, you can protect your floors and keep them free from winter damages.
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Transition molding is a must-have in every room. Your molding, or lack thereof, will have a significant impact on the look, feel, and functionality of your floor. Transition molding allows one surface to transition smoothly to another. Thus, this type of molding presents an essential safety necessity. Without it, you could trip between transitioning surfaces or changes in elevation.
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There are many aspects to consider when installing new hardwood floors. Color, size, type of wood, and pattern. Many households have straight patterns, which is traditional. However, there are many more you can choose from, all of which have stunning results. It all really comes down to your style. Below are a few examples of hardwood floor patterns. This is not an exhaustive list but hits the popular options.
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How to Protect Hardwood Floors from Pets Nows a good time to ask: are you a dog person or a cat person? Well if you are like some 36 million other homeowners, you have at least one or the other, if not both. And while there are
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Refinish Hardwood Floors in the Best Way – Dustless! Refinishing hardwood floors is a great way to bring back old or worn hardwood back to life. However, traditional ways make a mess. While most professionals try their best to minimize the wood particles in the area, you
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After your new and improved hardwood flooring project is complete, it’s all about maintaining that beautiful wood finish. And, with a regular maintenance and cleaning plan, it’s not as difficult as you think to keep the floors looking as shiny and intact as they are now. Simply follow our step-by-step hardwood flooring care instructions below to protect your flooring and prolong its lifespan.
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Choosing the right color wood flooring for your new project is no easy decision. Your new wooden floors should ultimately complement your walls, furnishings, cabinetry, architecture and color scheme. To help you along, we have a few tips for picking the right color wood flooring for your space.
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Chances are you know good hardwood flooring when you see it, from a high-gloss finish to quality materials. But, what makes certain types of flooring stand above the rest? Wide plank wood flooring gives your home a lasting, beautiful look without sacrificing durability. And, with the help of Elite Hardwood Flooring, home renovators all over Annapolis have upgraded their space. Here’s why installing wide plank wood flooring should be your next renovation project.
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Elite Hardwood Flooring was recently contracted to install new hardwood flooring for a new construction in Severna Park, Maryland. The contractors wanted 5″x 3/4″ Euro Sawn White Oak 2′-10′ lengths installed throughout the main living area, into the kitchen, and down the hall. With the craftsman style to the home, this wood flooring made the baseboards and light wall colors really pop. Stained with Dura-Seal Weathered Oak, the flooring added warmth to the rooms. The total square feet installed was 3,400.
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We were thrilled to formally announce the opening of the Elite Hardwood Flooring’s new showroom on Thursday, November 15, 2018. It has been a journey to get this to completion but was well worth the wait. We appreciate everyone who came out, even in rainy cold weather, to support our open house.
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