Solid Hardwood Benefits

• Longer lifespan — Solid hardwood is 3/4” thick, so it will last for decades and can be sanded and refinished many times. We’re still refinishing floors built in the early 1900s.

• Higher resale value — Homes with solid hardwood typically see a 2-3% higher ROI when it comes time to sell.

• Customizable — Choose from many different options: wood species, cut style, plank width, stain, and finish.

• Timeless look — You can change the stain color and/or finish each time the floor is refinished.

• Humidity control recommended — An in-home humidifier helps reduce the amount of expansion and contraction in our dry Colorado climate.

Engineered Hardwood Benefits

• More stable in dry climates — It’s layered construction allows for less expansion and contraction between boards.

• Wider planks at a lower cost — Offers wide-plank hardwood with better affordability.

• Quicker installation - Installs faster than solid hardwood as there are no dry times between coats.

• Refinishable (in some cases) — Depending on thickness of the top wood veneer, it may be able to be sanded and refinished once or twice.

• Distinct appearance — Most styles have a beveled look between planks.

• Versatile installation — With proper substrate floor preparation, it can be installed over concrete.

• Humidity control recommended — An in-home humidifier helps reduce the amount of expansion and contraction in our dry Colorado climate.

Lately, our clients are loving the natural hardwood look, so it’s becoming more and more common to skip stain.

However, when a stain color is chosen, darker shades of brown such as Medium Brown or Provincial are most common.

The second most common selection is Weathered Oak, which has a soft, mildly aged look…absolutely beautiful on a white oak floor.

Refinishing hardwood offers many benefits over a full replacement and allows you to preserve the character and history of your existing floors. Every floor has a story, so why replace when you can refinish?

• Cost-Effective: Refinishing is far less expensive than ripping out and replacing your floors entirely.

• Time-Efficient: A refinishing project will take less time.

• Eco-Friendly: By keeping your existing floors, you’re doing your part to reduce waste and promote sustainability in your home.

Following your project, we’ll teach you how to care for your hardwood floor.

A few helpful tips:

• Use felt pads underneath furniture and chairs to prevent scratching.

• Place a felt pad underneath area rugs.

• Schedule a buff & recoat every 3-5 years.

Cleaning products recommended:

• Start with a dry microfiber cloth to sweep away dust and debris.

• For wet cleaning, use Loba Universal Floor Spray Cleaner or Loba Floor Cleaner Concentrate.

Cleaning products to avoid:

• Steam Mops

• Orange Glo

• Murphy’s Oil Soap

• Vinegar

• Weiman Hardwood Floor Cleaner

• Any type of flooring polisher or shine-enhancer product