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  Also, the more expensive laminates are made with high-density fiberboard that repels moisture better than the medium to low density fiberboard found in the less costly versions. The latest versions of laminate wood flooring snap together like puzzle pieces resulting in fast and clean installation. Normally, no sealants are necessary and the laminate floors are rarely glued down due to their edges locking together. Laminate floors "float" over a level subfloor, which can be concrete, tile, linoleum, or wood. Simply dust with a dry mop, wipe with a damp cloth or mop, andor vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Be careful not to damage your laminate floor by using wax and polish, steel wool, or harsh abrasive cleaners. It is also suggested by manufacturers to place felt pads or casters beneath furniture legs to help protect the laminate flooring. Usually the process of replacing planks requires special tools and a professional floor installer. It is durable and beautiful coming in a variety of finishes including glossy, hickory, cherry, bamboo, and even scraped like real wood for an aged appearance. Surface Finishes - Surface finishes are very popular today because they are durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance.
  
  Only when the sander reaches the full speed you are allowed to begin sanding. In the end you'll be surprised about some people doing this everyday for a living. After that apply varnish or stain to the floor (refer to a floor varnishing article if you need one). The first coat will dry fast (because of the dried wood) and the second coat will take about an hour to dry. Be ready to apply 3 or 4 coats (total) until you're satisfied with the results, over a period of 24-36 hours. The final step in repair wood floors job is your satisfaction with the work you did. Choosing the right flooring for your home can be a difficult decision, whether to choose real wood or opt for a similar version in laminate floor. But does it really make a difference which you go for in the end and what impact this will have on you and your home - There can be many advantages of choosing laminate flooring over real wood, perhaps the most obvious one being the difference in price. More often than not, real wood floorboards can be more expensive and time consuming to fit. In contrast, opting for laminate flooring instead can save time and money and still look as good.
  
  On the other hand, you might just be tired of the color and want to stain your floors darker to have a more modern look. Or maybe your floors are very dark right now and you want to lighten them up. All of these things can be taken care of when you decide to sand and refinish your wood floors. Staining can have one of the greatest impacts on the look of your floors and ultimately your home. When you decide to go ahead with your hardwood floor restoration, make sure you also ask about all the different types of finish systems available as well. If you are going to go to all the trouble of having them restored, you may as well protect them with the best finish you can within your budget. However besides regular maintenance you will have to refurbish your flooring once every few years. Depending on how you have cared for your flooring, refinishing wood floors can either be a simple or a mammoth task. Test your floors - Before you start refinishing wood floors in your home you need to make sure that they are in need of a touch up. Drop one or two tablespoons of water on the part of the hardwood flooring that is used the most.
  
  These finishes most often referred to as urethanes or polyurethane's remain on the surface of the wood and form a protective coating. Surface finishes are most appropriate for rooms like the kitchen and bathrooms. Varnish - Shellac Finishes - If the floor was installed, or last serviced, before the mid '60s, you should assume the finish used was Varnish or shellac. To determine this, scratch the surface with a coin or other sharp object in a corner or other inconspicuous space. Shellac and varnish are rarely used anymore and require full sanding to remove before application of a surface finish or wax finish. Wax Finish - To check the floor for a wax finish go to an inconspicuous area, either a corner or behind a door, then apply two drops of water. If, within ten minutes, white spots appear under the drops of water, the floor has a wax finish. To remove the white spots, gently rub the spots with 000 steel wool dampened with wax. If the finish does not flake from scratching with a coin and white spots do not appear from the drops of water, the floor has a surface finish and should be maintained accordingly. Now lets discuss some of the lesser heard of finishes and their characteristics.
  
  One other advantage of engineered wood floors is the fact that it can be sanded after scratches develop. It is probably best to let a professional do this, but you can't sand down your laminate floors to get rid of any dings. There are several different wood options to choose from when picking out your flooring. Cherry is a pretty durable wood, and has that beautiful red brown look that looks great anywhere. Bamboo is another great option for engineered wooden floors since it is fairly inexpensive and is great for the environment. So whether you want to go green or go classic, find the flooring option that is right for you. Real wood floors have been a desired choice for many families and home decorators over the years because it presents a warm, appealing, and refined appearance to any property that laminate floors and vinyl cannot match. Nonetheless, wooden flooring is currently getting to be much more popular because of the reason that engineered wood flooring has created the choice both more efficient and a lot less costly so that it is a good choice for every home. In many cases, it's eco-friendly with a number of finishes and colours available, engineered wood flooring is among the top purchases that anybody may make for their property. In brief, engineered wood flooring is manufactured by layering wood on top of one another and then gluing and pressing the layers to establish a stable piece of flooring.
  
  Because it provides insulation and sound proofing, a plywood sub floor is the best. Check your sub floor closely and countersink any nails or screws that stick up. Since changes in humidity and temperature can cause the wood to expand and contract, you should store the boards in the room where they'll be installed for a few days. Measure the area to determine how much wood you'll need, then buy about 30% more. In every batch, there will likely be some boards you don't like and don't want to use. To make replacing the baseboards easier, number the boards in pencil and put the corresponding number on the wall above where they go. Locate the floor joists, and then mark their position on the wall with a pencil. You'll need to use a moisture tester to make sure your room is within the acceptable limits. And to reduce the amount of cracks and squeaks, you should staple down a layer of 15-pound asphalt felt to add some moisture protection. After you've installed the felt, measure the room's width in several places.
  
  
  
  
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Also, the more expensive laminates are made with high-density fiberboard that repels moisture better than the medium to low density fiberboard found in the less costly versions. The latest versions of laminate wood flooring snap together like puzzle pieces resulting in fast and clean installation. Normally, no sealants are necessary and the laminate floors are rarely glued down due to their edges locking together. Laminate floors "float" over a level subfloor, which can be concrete, tile, linoleum, or wood. Simply dust with a dry mop, wipe with a damp cloth or mop, andor vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Be careful not to damage your laminate floor by using wax and polish, steel wool, or harsh abrasive cleaners. It is also suggested by manufacturers to place felt pads or casters beneath furniture legs to help protect the laminate flooring. Usually the process of replacing planks requires special tools and a professional floor installer. It is durable and beautiful coming in a variety of finishes including glossy, hickory, cherry, bamboo, and even scraped like real wood for an aged appearance. Surface Finishes - Surface finishes are very popular today because they are durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance. <br /><br />Only when the sander reaches the full speed you are allowed to begin sanding. In the end you'll be surprised about some people doing this everyday for a living. After that apply varnish or stain to the floor (refer to a floor varnishing article if you need one). The first coat will dry fast (because of the dried wood) and the second coat will take about an hour to dry. Be ready to apply 3 or 4 coats (total) until you're satisfied with the results, over a period of 24-36 hours. The final step in repair wood floors job is your satisfaction with the work you did. Choosing the right flooring for your home can be a difficult decision, whether to choose real wood or opt for a similar version in laminate floor. But does it really make a difference which you go for in the end and what impact this will have on you and your home - There can be many advantages of choosing laminate flooring over real wood, perhaps the most obvious one being the difference in price. More often than not, real wood floorboards can be more expensive and time consuming to fit. In contrast, opting for laminate flooring instead can save time and money and still look as good. <br /><br />On the other hand, you might just be tired of the color and want to stain your floors darker to have a more modern look. Or maybe your floors are very dark right now and you want to lighten them up. All of these things can be taken care of when you decide to sand and refinish your wood floors. Staining can have one of the greatest impacts on the look of your floors and ultimately your home. When you decide to go ahead with your hardwood floor restoration, make sure you also ask about all the different types of finish systems available as well. If you are going to go to all the trouble of having them restored, you may as well protect them with the best finish you can within your budget. However besides regular maintenance you will have to refurbish your flooring once every few years. Depending on how you have cared for your flooring, refinishing wood floors can either be a simple or a mammoth task. Test your floors - Before you start refinishing wood floors in your home you need to make sure that they are in need of a touch up. Drop one or two tablespoons of water on the part of the hardwood flooring that is used the most. <br /><br />These finishes most often referred to as urethanes or polyurethane's remain on the surface of the wood and form a protective coating. Surface finishes are most appropriate for rooms like the kitchen and bathrooms. Varnish - Shellac Finishes - If the floor was installed, or last serviced, before the mid '60s, you should assume the finish used was Varnish or shellac. To determine this, scratch the surface with a coin or other sharp object in a corner or other inconspicuous space. Shellac and varnish are rarely used anymore and require full sanding to remove before application of a surface finish or wax finish. Wax Finish - To check the floor for a wax finish go to an inconspicuous area, either a corner or behind a door, then apply two drops of water. If, within ten minutes, white spots appear under the drops of water, the floor has a wax finish. To remove the white spots, gently rub the spots with 000 steel wool dampened with wax. If the finish does not flake from scratching with a coin and white spots do not appear from the drops of water, the floor has a surface finish and should be maintained accordingly. Now lets discuss some of the lesser heard of finishes and their characteristics. <br /><br />One other advantage of engineered wood floors is the fact that it can be sanded after scratches develop. It is probably best to let a professional do this, but you can't sand down your laminate floors to get rid of any dings. There are several different wood options to choose from when picking out your flooring. Cherry is a pretty durable wood, and has that beautiful red brown look that looks great anywhere. Bamboo is another great option for engineered wooden floors since it is fairly inexpensive and is great for the environment. So whether you want to go green or go classic, find the flooring option that is right for you. Real wood floors have been a desired choice for many families and home decorators over the years because it presents a warm, appealing, and refined appearance to any property that laminate floors and vinyl cannot match. Nonetheless, wooden flooring is currently getting to be much more popular because of the reason that engineered wood flooring has created the choice both more efficient and a lot less costly so that it is a good choice for every home. In many cases, it's eco-friendly with a number of finishes and colours available, engineered wood flooring is among the top purchases that anybody may make for their property. In brief, engineered wood flooring is manufactured by layering wood on top of one another and then gluing and pressing the layers to establish a stable piece of flooring. <br /><br />Because it provides insulation and sound proofing, a plywood sub floor is the best. Check your sub floor closely and countersink any nails or screws that stick up. Since changes in humidity and temperature can cause the wood to expand and contract, you should store the boards in the room where they'll be installed for a few days. Measure the area to determine how much wood you'll need, then buy about 30% more. In every batch, there will likely be some boards you don't like and don't want to use. To make replacing the baseboards easier, number the boards in pencil and put the corresponding number on the wall above where they go. Locate the floor joists, and then mark their position on the wall with a pencil. You'll need to use a moisture tester to make sure your room is within the acceptable limits. And to reduce the amount of cracks and squeaks, you should staple down a layer of 15-pound asphalt felt to add some moisture protection. After you've installed the felt, measure the room's width in several places. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.am-floorsanding.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Wooden Floor Restoration</a></div>

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