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We would rather you understood the choice.
A homeowner who understands the trade-offs makes better decisions and ends up with a better floor. Nothing here is a sales pitch.
Finishes
Hardwax Oil vs Polyurethane
Two good finishes that fail in completely different ways. Understanding how each one ages is more useful than comparing durability ratings.
6 min readChoosing the Right Hardwood Floor Finish
A short framework for narrowing the choice: how you live, what you will maintain, and what you want the floor to look like in ten years.
5 min readChoosing the Right Sheen
Sheen is a maintenance decision disguised as an aesthetic one. Reflectivity is the same thing as visibility.
4 min readWater-Based vs Oil-Based Finishes
Modern waterborne finishes outperform oil-based polyurethane on nearly every measure. The one thing oil-based still does is amber — and some people want that.
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Process
Planetary Sanding vs Drum Sanding
Most of our sanding is done with a Bona PowerDrive planetary machine. The real difference is not drum versus planetary — it is the grit sequence, the paper, and the prep before stain.
5 min readCan My Hardwood Floors Be Saved?
Usually yes. Here is how to judge for yourself before anyone gives you a quote to replace them.
6 min readHow Dustless Is Dustless Sanding?
The honest answer is 'nearly, but not entirely' — and knowing where the remaining dust comes from tells you what to ask a contractor.
4 min readHow Long Does Refinishing Take?
A realistic day-by-day timeline, including the part after we leave that most schedules forget.
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Care
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