Free Wood Floor Estimate in Rockland County, NY

When deciding on new flooring, you would normally base your ideas on visual appeal, durability and your budget. If you are interested in installing hardwood floors within your home or business, but also would like these qualities, you should look at a free wood floor estimate in Rockland County, NY with Precision Hardwood Flooring, LLC.

There are several types of wood floors in the market for you to consider. While not every one of them may be suitable to your taste, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. Getting a free wood floor estimate in Rockland County, NY with Precision Hardwood Flooring, LLC can help you make an informed decision about what kind of wood flooring you would like to install.

There are an abundance of factors to consider when making your hardwood flooring decision such as:

Wood Species

There are various types of wood species to choose from. If you want a more solid type of wood, you can look into species like Oak, Cherry or Maple. If there are other types of wood species you are contemplating, we can give you a free wood floor estimate in Rockland County, NY.

Coloring

Free Wood Floor Estimate in Rockland County, NY

Some home and business owners tend to want either a natural color for their floors or they want a particular color or stain to give the room a more unique appeal. At Precision Hardwood Flooring, LLC. we offer paints, stains and finishes that you can choose to give your room a fresh new look and personality. 

Board Type and Width

There are two types of hardwood floor types for you to choose, namely engineered hardwood and solid hardwood. Solid hardwood is made from solid wooden logs and then joined using the traditional tongue and groove at both the short and long edges. It is available unfinished, pre-finished in planks and strips that range from a thickness of 5/16 “to about ¾.” The width of the planks is 3 inches to 8 inches wide while that of the strips is about 11/2” to about 21/4” wide. 

Engineered wood is made of several layers of composite material and plywood that are then topped up with hardwood. The thickness of this type of wood flooring range from "3/8 to ¾."  The solid wood put on top has a thickness between 0.6 millimeters to about 4 millimeters. 

Both floor types can offer you a beautiful flooring solution that enhances the room's atmosphere.

If you would like a free wood floor estimate in Rockland County, NY or you would like to know more about our services at Precision Hardwood Flooring, LLC. contact us at (845) 369-8814. 

Wood Floor Refinishing in Rockland County, NY

On today's blog we at Precision Hardwood Flooring want to discuss various tips for wood floor refinishing in Rockland county, NY.

Examine the floor

Check for gaps between the floor planks. If they are widening and the nails that hold the floor down are visible, you will have to fix it without going any further. Check exactly how damaged your floor is and mend it if it is still repairable.

Make sure you empty most of the room

To cover the entire area of the floor, it is advisable that you completely remove the furniture from the particular room. You want the room to be spacious while the refinishing is going on and it helps to make sure that you have not left out any part of the floor. Even if you couldn’t move all of your stuff out, it is not a problem, divide the floor in two halves and keep one vacant at a time. Before you begin with refinishing, do clean the floor thoroughly (a vacuum cleaner will do).

Sanding

If you are thinking of sanding the floor yourself, go for DIY friendly sanding equipment as you don't require a lot of experience to use them. However, they take a lot of time as compared to drum sanders which is why it is advisable to always hire a professional to sand your floors. Professionals know their job and they would finish it in a comparatively lesser time and you don't have to worry about equipment.

Research, before you hire the company

Since refinishing your floor is not an easy task and you cannot just have it done again if it goes wrong, you have to hire a company that has a good reputation and is known for their work. Go online and go through a couple of websites, read reviews and talk to them in case of doubts. At Precision Hardwood Flooring will be at your service anytime; we are happy to help with any questions you might have, all you have to do is call.

Stay at another place during the job

It is advisable to stay somewhere else during the entire process of refinishing because of certain reasons that could disturb your schedule. The equipment used in refinishing floors is noisy. Furniture will have to be moved from room to room or out of the house entirely. There will be lots of fine dust, no matter how well an area is sealed off. The stain is often applied in two coats, which is time-consuming and forbid you to walk over the floor at that time, even though most floors can be used within 24 hours of sealing, it takes weeks for the treatment to cure fully. Also, stain creates a strong odor. When the stain is fully dry, three or more layers of polyurethane coating are applied which also has a really strong odor and can remain in the air for several days. 

Maintain your floor regularly

Once the floor is finished, it is then yours to maintain. Although refinishing lasts a long time but you can do your bit to make it last even longer. Keep the floor clean, take care of the scratches and dents from time to time. Polish the floor when you get time and it will look as good as new.

If you have any questions about wood floor refinishing in Rockland county, NY please call us today at 845-369-8814. A wood floor expert at Precision Hardwood Floors will be happy to help you.