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How to Care for Hardwood Floors

August 25, 2019 By admin

Hardwood floors are timeless, rich looking and a good investment in your home.  With a few simple rules you can keep your floors looking fantastic for many years. Follow these easy steps and you’ll soon worship the ground you walk on

Tread Lightly

You don’t have to enforce a strict no-shoes policy, but whenever possible, avoid walking on wood floors in high heels, which can easily dent the surface. Furniture can scratch wood, too, so adhere felt pads to the bottoms of all chair and table legs. Put doormats outside every entrance to keep out dirt, sand, and salt. “If you take this precaution, you’ll prevent particles on the soles of your shoes from damaging—and possibly even removing—your floor’s finish,” says Brett Miller, the director of education at the National Wood Flooring Association.

Stay Cool

The ideal temperature for wood floors is 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a 30 to 50 percent humidity level. Keep the thermostat in that range year-round and you’ll lessen the chance of planks gapping and buckling, which is caused by drastic changes in heat and moisture, says Miller. But don’t sweat slight heat fluctuations: The room temperature has to change radically and stay that way for a prolonged period to affect the wood.

Keep Dust in Check

Debris takes a toll on a floor’s sheen. Sweep or vacuum twice a week—or every day, if you’re up for it. Once a week, use a microfiber mop with a pH-neutral cleaner (like Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner,)or a homemade solution (1 tablespoon distilled vinegar in 1 gallon of water) to wipe up stuck-on dirt. Avoid products that claim to “shine,” “polish,” or “rejuvenate”; they often contain additives, like acrylic wax, which create a buildup, says Josh Frink, the wood-floor chairman for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.

Bring in Pros

Properly maintained floors may never require replacement. “Many wood floors on the East Coast are well over 100 years old,” says Frink. But when the wood loses its luster, hire an expert to apply a new coat of finish. If your floors see a lot of foot traffic, food spills, or pet mischief, have the surface sanded every 7 to 10 years or whenever you notice worn areas, loss of stain color, or gouges.

The professionals at Fred Callaghan are experts in on-site installation and professional hardwood floor refinishing of natural or finished hardwood floors with over 90 years of experience and craftsmanship to deliver to you the best possible design options. We will custom finish or re-finish your hardwood flooring offering you choices for stain color and finish preferences with either oil or water-based urethane.  Call today and let us help with your project.

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Retrofitting Staircases with Prefinished Hardwoods

January 30, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

Prefinished hardwood stair treads and risers are a great option for homeowners who want to refinish their staircases. Prefinished hardwood stair treads and risers can be retrofitted to accommodate any size and shape staircase and are produced in a variety of customizable colors. Prefinished hardwood stair treads and risers are a cost effective way for homeowners to revamp old carpet covered staircases and modernize their home.

Call Fred Callaghan Carpet and Flooring today to learn about our prefinished hardwood stair treads and riser products and let us help you with your home improvement project. If your staircase has spindles you will need to work with a carpenter to safely remove the spindles prior to stair tread and riser installation. Visit the Fred Callaghan showroom and browse our samples or call to schedule a complimentary in-home measuring appointment.

 

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Refinished Hardwood Floors

December 15, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Hardwood floor refinishing is an affordable and effective way to update your home’s flooring without embarking on a full floor replacement. The hardwood floor refinishing process removes scratches, dings, and damages caused by general wear and tear. In addition, refinishing your home’s hardwood floor will result in a clean surface and fresh aesthetic.

The skilled craftsmen at Fred Callaghan Carpet and Flooring have been refinishing hardwood floors since 1925. At Fred Callaghan Carpet and Flooring, we can refinish a variety of natural or finished hardwood floors to include oak, maple, walnut, Brazilian cherry and Brazilian Teak, Ash, Santos Mahogany, Kempas and Cumuru.

Call or stop by Fred Callaghan Carpet and Flooring to learn about our custom hardwood refinishing services. We offer a wide selection of stain color and finish preference with both oil or water based urethane in order to leave your floors with a warm and authentic appearance.

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Armstrong American Scrape Hardwood Floor Collection

September 30, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

 

Armstrong American Scrape is a richly textured hardwood floor collection that is inspired by the bountiful American landscape. The collection emulates the natural and unique characteristics of U.S. grown hardwood. The product is durable, and designed to last a lifetime while simultaneously enhancing your home with a warm and vintage feel.

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  • American Scrape hardwood floors have a refined premium scrape look, with a medium gloss, and heavy bevel. The five-inch wide planks are available in a number of colors including six oak-engineered shades.
  • American Scrape is a high-performance collection that features both Nano protection and an Armstrong Lifetime Urethane finish.
  • American Scrape is made in the U.S.A. and includes a lifetime structural warranty, lifetime residential finish warranty, and ten-year commercial finish warranty.

The Armstrong American Scrape collection is now being offered at Fred Callaghan Carpet & Flooring! Call today to schedule your complimentary in-home floor measuring appointment or visit our showroom to browse our American Scrape samples.

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