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We have previously discussed the difference between a solid and engineered hardwood floor. However, there is a third option we did not discuss; laminate. Laminate can catch a bad rap in the flooring world, especially when compared to solid plank floors. A good way to look at it is on a scale, with solid hardwood at the fully natural end, and laminate being on the synthetic end, with engineered in …Read More
Hardwood flooring looks fantastic and has countless benefits when it comes to your home. From ease of cleaning to adding property value, hardwood is a popular flooring choice. However, one of the issues that can arise is opening of gaps between the boards. Due to the piece-by-piece nature of a hardwood floor, this is something that is hard to avoid, but it is entirely possible to overcome. …Read More
Though we are in the height of fall, winter is right around the corner. With winter comes slush, snow, wet clothes, and road salt. As tempting as it is to run from the sidewalk to your entryway to avoid the cold, bringing the winter inside with you can spell disaster for your hardwood floors. Winter and wood have a tumultuous relationship and this year will be no different. The Hardwood Perfect Fl…Read More
When thinking about installing hardwood floors in your home, it can be easy to get caught up in the myths and secondhand information given to you by friends and family members. In this blog, we’ll cover three hardwood flooring myths and help you make the best decision for new floors in your home. Myth #1: Hardwood Flooring is Too Expensive While hardwood can be expensive up front (depending on t…Read More
We wrote last time about new hardwood floors for your bedroom, and in this post, we’ll transition to another room that can benefit from new floors – the dining room. While the dining room may not be a space that you use formally on a regular occasion, it should still be a functional space that you enjoy using on special occasions, such as holidays. New hardwood floors can give the room new lif…Read More
You may not have the budget to install new hardwood floors in every room of your house or apartment, but you do want to upgrade the floors in one or two rooms. When deciding which rooms make the top of the list, the obvious choices are often the living room or family room. While those areas are great choices, it's important to also consider other rooms, such as the master bedroom. While guests may…Read More
At Hardwood Perfect Flooring, we’re often asked questions about hardwood species, colors, stains, and the like. Another question we often hear is, “What’s the difference between solid and engineered hardwood floors?” While each offers a beautiful look for any home or business, there are some distinct differences and advantages to each one. In this blog, we’ll hopefully answer that questi…Read More
New York City is a place filled with history, and no matter where you live, something or someone of significance likely happened or lived nearby. If you’re planning to restore a historic brownstone or tenement building in NYC, new hardwood floors are the perfect way to finish. We know that you may be months away from putting new floors down, but at Hardwood Perfect Flooring, we know that once yo…Read More
When you've decided to install hardwood floors in your home, it might seem that all there's left to do is pick a type of wood, a stain color, and that's all. While those two aspects are very important, there's also the question of how your floors will be installed. Each option presents its own benefits, and at Hardwood Perfect Flooring in NYC, we can handle glue down, staple down, nail down, and f…Read More
When people talk about hardwood floors, the first thought is often about residential floors and how to keep them looking pristine. However, in New York City, many former residences are now locations for small businesses such as boutiques or art galleries, and the original hardwood floors were one of the factors that appealed to the business owner. If you own a business in NYC that has hardwood flo…Read More
