westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: 6 Ways to make your home look larger
- 09/12/13 08:12 PM
Here are 6 suggestions on how to make your home look larger. 5 of them are simple and 1 is a larger investment.
1. Clear the clutter This is probably the easiest and least expensive way to create more space. Clear as much clutter as you can - less is more! This holds true when it comes to furniture as well as knick knacks. Look around your room. Determine what furniture you really need and what can go. What do you really use? Whatever you are not using on a regular basis should be eliminated. Try to remove at least … (50 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Collection of Kitchen flooring articles
- 09/07/13 07:08 AM
Useful Kitchen flooring articles Most people agree that kitchens are the heart of the home. They can set the tone for the whole house as so many family gatherings take place in the kitchen. It's where we cook meals for and with the family, and it's often where guests gather round. It's no wonder that new home buyers focus so much time looking at the kitchens when selecting their homes. I thought it would be helpful to gather my most popular kitchen flooring articles all in one place, so here goes.
Kitchen floors: Is hardwood or tile better? … (8 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Some really cool hardwood floors
- 07/30/13 11:22 AM
I have been to several really cool homes these last few days. Here are some pictures of the wonderful hardwood floors. Check them out!
The first one is a medallion in a beautiful home in Rye I went to see yesterday. This is in her entryway. She has many really cool and unique festures in her home with a whole handpiainted dinig , a library with herringbone floors and cherry paneling, and lovely handpainted wood bureaus in the bathroom. Oh, and the kitchen has an open floor plan and I love the cabinets.
The second one is from a … (20 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Hardwood floor refinishing in Harrison NY
- 07/19/13 01:59 AM
Refinishing hardwood floors in Harrison NY - Everything you ever wanted to know about sanding your floors. Refinishing your hardwood floors can have a huge impact on your Harrison home. You will be amazed at how refreshed your home will look...and the floors will look good as new. Many don't realize that when you sand and refinish the floors, you have the option to change the color - you can go from dark to light or light to dark or anywhere in between.
If you have hardwood flooring underneath your carpet, you are in luck. Usually, refinishing and restoring … (4 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Do you move furniture when you install hardwood?
- 07/04/13 08:07 PM
Yes, we do! There are some hardwood flooring companies in Westchester that will not move furniture. They will either require you to move the furniture or recommend a professional moving company. At Floor Coverings International in Westchester, we move most furniture for you, regardless of whether we are refinishing hardwood, installing new wood (or laminate) floors, vinyl as well as carpeting.
The homeowner will need to move all loose/breakable items as well as computer equipment/electronics, but we will take care of the heavy lifting. If you have extremely heavy or unusual items (e.g. granite tables, antiques, etc), it's … (16 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Can hardwood flooring be installed on top of tile?
- 06/28/13 10:49 AM
The short answer to this is "Yes." Yes, you can install hardwood on top of tile (or natural stone) provided that the tile is intact/good condition (i.e. not coming up/breaking apart), the tile is relatively flat and the hardwood is an engineered hardwood, and given that there is enough clearance in height.
There are 3 ways to install hardwood flooring...and one of them will work on top of tile flooring: 1. Nail down. This requires a plywood sub-floor which is 3/4" thick...or some similar wood surface that is equivalent and has enough structure to secure the nails. The method … (51 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: What is a screen and recoat? What does buffing mean?
- 06/25/13 07:54 AM
What is a screen and recoat? Screening and buffing are the same thing. They are synonyms for each other, and both mean that you “scuff up” or abrade the floor, and then you apply a coat of polyurethane for protection and sheen. Screening is often called buffing, since the screening is done with a buffer. Screening both smooths the floors a bit, and the abrasive action allows the polyurethane to adhere to the surface better. The screen and recoat process can restore the glow of the floors and give them a refreshed look.
Some customers call this a "light … (30 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Maple flooring in Croton-on-Hudson NY 10520
- 06/07/13 07:51 PM
If you're looking for a light colored hardwood floor, consider maple flooring for your home in Croton-on-Hudson NY. Maple flooring is a light blond color with low graining. It’s a light, smooth look that can open up any room and give a modern, contemporary and northern European feel.
Maple flooring is harder than oak. On the Janka hardness scale, Maple is a 1450 vs. red oak which is 1290. Maple is lighter than oak flooring and its grain is smoother.While traditionally a light blond color, the shade of maple flooring can differ depending on its age and the area … (16 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring in Bedford NY
- 06/02/13 05:41 AM
Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring is growing in popularity in Bedford NY. Its brilliant red color and exquisite graining gives is breathtaking.
As the name implies, Brazilian Cherry hardwood grows in Brazil. Due to the climate and growing cycles, Brazilian Cherry is much harder than the typical oak you traditionally see here in the US. On the Janka hardness scale, Red Oak is a 1290 while Brazilian Cherry is 2350 - almost twice as hard.
But, the main reason customers love Brazilian Cherry is its beauty. The redness and depth of color is unparalleled, along with the richness of its … (1 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring in Irvington NY
- 05/22/13 08:07 PM
Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring is growing in popularity in Irvington NY. Its brilliant red color and exquisite graining gives is breathtaking.
As the name implies, Brazilian Cherry hardwood grows in Brazil. Due to the climate and growing cycles, Brazilian Cherry is much harder than the typical oak you traditionally see here in the US. On the Janka hardness scale, Red Oak is a 1290 while Brazilian Cherry is 2350 - almost twice as hard.
But, the main reason customers love Brazilian Cherry is its beauty. The redness and depth of color is unparalleled, along with the richness of its … (10 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Maple flooring in Bedford NY 10506
- 05/20/13 08:50 PM
If you're looking for a light colored hardwood floor, consider maple flooring for your home in Bedford NY. Maple flooring is a light blond color with low graining. It’s a light, smooth look that can open up any room and give a modern, contemporary and northern European feel.
Maple flooring is harder than oak. On the Janka hardness scale, Maple is a 1450 vs. red oak which is 1290. Maple is lighter than oak flooring and its grain is smoother.While traditionally a light blond color, the shade of maple flooring can differ depending on its age and the area … (1 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Hardwood floor refinishing in Irvington NY
- 05/18/13 07:45 PM
Refinishing hardwood floors in Irvington NY - Everything you ever wanted to know about sanding your floors. Refinishing your hardwood floors can have a huge impact on your Irvington home. You will be amazed at how refreshed your home will look...and the floors will look good as new. Many don't realize that when you sand and refinish the floors, you have the option to change the color - you can go from dark to light or light to dark or anywhere in between.
If you have hardwood flooring underneath your carpet, you are in luck. Usually, refinishing and restoring … (0 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Maple flooring in Mamaroneck NY 10543
- 05/17/13 09:07 AM
If you're looking for a light colored hardwood floor, consider maple flooring for your home in Mamaroneck NY. Maple flooring is a light blond color with low graining. It’s a light, smooth look that can open up any room and give a modern, contemporary and northern European feel.
Maple flooring is harder than oak. On the Janka hardness scale, Maple is a 1450 vs. red oak which is 1290. Maple is lighter than oak flooring and its grain is smoother.While traditionally a light blond color, the shade of maple flooring can differ depending on its age and the area … (2 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Hardwood with dark pet stains – Can you get rid of them?
- 05/16/13 08:37 PM
How can you eliminate pet stains in hardwood floors? This is a frequent question from homeowners with pets. Those dark black water stains can arise from direct contact or from when the pet stains have soaked through the carpet and onto the hardwood flooring.
Unfortunately, if the stain is dark black, it will not come out, even when you refinish the hardwood floors. The good news is that there are 2 solutions that will eliminate or reduce the appearance of these pet stains on hardwood flooring:
First option: Replace the stained pieces of wood, and then sand … (52 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring in Mamaroneck NY
- 05/16/13 12:02 AM
Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring is growing in popularity in Mamaroneck NY. Its brilliant red color and exquisite graining gives is breathtaking.
As the name implies, Brazilian Cherry hardwood grows in Brazil. Due to the climate and growing cycles, Brazilian Cherry is much harder than the typical oak you traditionally see here in the US. On the Janka hardness scale, Red Oak is a 1290 while Brazilian Cherry is 2350 - almost twice as hard.
But, the main reason customers love Brazilian Cherry is its beauty. The redness and depth of color is unparalleled, along with the richness of its … (11 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Diagonal hardwood floors | Stylish flooring for Westchester NY
- 05/11/13 09:50 PM
Design tip for Sylish hardwood in Westchester - Diagonal Layout Installing hardwood on a diagonal can have a big impact on the room's look.
First, diagonal makes the space look larger. That's because your eye follows the longest length of the room, and if you remember geometry, the hypotenuse is always the longest length of the triangle.
Second, a diagonal layout adds visual intrigue to the room - it just looks much more visually intriguing than the standard straight lay.
Third, usually, the diagonal draws you in from the entrance to the focal … (30 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Dark hardwood floors in Mamaroneck NY 10543
- 05/04/13 10:28 PM
In Mamaroneck NY, dark hardwood floors are very stylish. Many of my customers love the dark look...they even ask for Ebony. Dark hardwood is sleek and stylish, and it gives your Mamaroneck home a sophisticated look.
How do you get dark hardwood flooring?
Most dark hardwoods are stained to make them darker. There are many species/types of wood that can achieve this look.
1. The most common dark hardwood flooring is oak that is stained with a dark brown stain such as Ebony (the darkest stain) or a slightly lighter with a Jacobean or Dark Walnut stain. Many customers who are seeking a … (8 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Dark hardwood floors in Bedford NY 10506
- 01/12/13 05:09 AM
In Bedford NY, dark hardwood floors are very stylish. Many of my customers love the dark look...they even ask for Ebony. Dark hardwood is sleek and stylish, and it gives your Bedford home a sophisticated look.
How do you get dark hardwood flooring?
Most dark hardwoods are stained to make them darker. There are many species/types of wood that can achieve this look.
1. The most common dark hardwood flooring is oak that is stained with a dark brown stain such as Ebony (the darkest stain) or a slightly lighter with a Jacobean or Dark Walnut … (6 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Dark hardwood floors in Pound Ridge NY 10576
- 12/21/12 06:55 AM
In Pound Ridge NY, dark hardwood floors are very stylish. Many of my customers love the dark look...they even ask for Ebony. Dark hardwood is sleek and stylish, and it gives your Pound Ridge home a sophisticated look.
How do you get dark hardwood flooring?
Most dark hardwoods are stained to make them darker. There are many species/types of wood that can achieve this look.
1. The most common dark hardwood flooring is oak that is stained with a dark brown stain such as Ebony (the darkest stain) or a slightly lighter with a Jacobean … (14 comments)
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westchester hardwood flooring shop at home: Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring - it gets richer with age
- 12/13/12 06:27 PM
Hardwood floors: Brazilian Cherry flooring - it gets richer with age Brazilian Cherry hardwood grows in Brazil (obviously) and is often referred to as Jatoba, its Spanish name. It's one of the more popular (and expensive) hardwoods. Due to the climate and growing cycles, Brazilian Cherry is much harder than the typical oak you see in most Westchester homes. On the Janka hardness scale, Red Oak is a 1290 while Brazilian Cherry is 2350 - almost twice as hard as oak.
But, the main reason customers love Brazilian Cherry hardwood is its unparalelled beauty. The redness and depth … (13 comments)
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