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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Learn How to Refinish a Hardwood Floor

Learn How to Refinish a Hardwood Floor

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West Coast Floor Company: WEST COAST FLOOR COMPANY, your hardwood flooring specialist is located in Downtown Vallejo CA at 420 Virginia St. Suite 1A where we have a showroom - available by appointment only. In addition, we have another office in Napa at 800 School St. We are a family-owned, family-run, second-generation flooring company. Although we are a hardwood floor specialist, we have a wide range of experience and can help you with all of your flooring needs. Our service area spans from Vallejo into the Napa, American Canyon, Benicia, Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, and other nearby communities. West Coast Floor Company 420 Virginia St. #1A Vallejo, CA 94590 707 864-2199 https://www.westcoastfloorco.com/

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Which Type of Hardwood Flooring is Right For You?

Solid vs Engineered Hardwood?

So you’ve decided to purchase hardwood flooring. Good choice! But unfortunately, your decision-making process is far from over. You’ll still have to drill down on what type of hardwood floor is good for your situation. To guide you through this process read on to learn more...

Solid Hardwood

Solid wood flooring planks, as the name implies, are constructed of trees. Pros: Sturdy and will last a life-time Can be sanded down and refinished as often as needed Damaged planks can be replaced and matched to the existing floor Timeless beauty Highly thought after and has been proven to increase the property value Customization options in terms of wood, pattern, and stain, top finish The option between pre-fished and unfinished. Cons: Exposure to moisture can be a problem More expensive The Installation process takes longer since the finishing takes place on-site. Additional Considerations:

Type Of Wood and Grain

The most popular types of hardwood floors in North America are oak, walnut, maple, hickory, cherry, and ash. Each has its own personality when it comes to color, grain, and ability to take on the stain, so it’s largely a matter of aesthetics – and price. Woodgrain is often influenced by the way the timber is cut.

Plank Width

Hardwood planks can range in width from a couple of inches to almost a foot. The wider the plank the more it will cost. When you use wide planks you’ll end up with fewer seams which some find aesthetically more pleasing. However, with wider planks, if your floor ever becomes damaged you’ll need to replace a lot more lumber at a greater expense.

Pre-finished or Raw Wood If you choose pre-finished boards you'll know exactly what the finished floor will look like whereas raw wood floors finished on-site can vary a bit once the stain has been applied. The added benefit to pre-finished planks is that the installation process is much quicker due to the fact that the finishing process was already done at the factory and you need not worry about letting the protective coating dry.

Oil Versus Polyurethane Finish

Oil finishes create a more natural-looking wood, whereas polyurethane finishes are much more protective of the wood. Oil finishes are easier to maintain, although you’ll have to do it more often. Polyurethane finishes require less maintenance but are more labor-intensive. In Conclusion: No matter what you choose, you will have a durable, good looking, and timeless flooring material that will serve you well for years to come.

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