Bedford, NH Homeowner Learns the Difference Hand scraped hardwood flooring uses a chisel and hammer to sculpt the wood, giving it a distinct look and feel. This type of flooring often gives the look of an older style floor, going back to the 1800’s when this was customary for manufacturing hardwood planks. Hand scraped flooring has a rougher feel than engineered or solid hardwood flooring, which is smooth on the surface. A homeowner in Bedford was looking to add hardwood…
If when installed, hardwood flooring is too dry for the normal environment of the home it will expand over time. This can cause cupping or buckling. By acclimating the wood prior to installation, it can adjust to its environment expanding or contracting. This will reduce the likelihood of problems after later on. After ordering her hardwood flooring, a homeowner in Nashua asked why the flooring would have to sit in her home for a few days prior to installation. When…
Hollis, NH Homeowner Asks The type of tree that the flooring is made from classifies it as hardwood or softwood. Hardwood is able to withstand wear and tear better than softwood, which is more susceptible to dents and damage. The most common softwoods, pine, spruce and fir, are generally lower cost than hardwood. In the market to replace their living room floor, a family in Hollis inquired about the differences between hardwood and softwood. Hardwood vs. Softwood: Choosing Your Tree…
Brookline Homeowner Seeks Advice Scratches, faded areas in the wood, and boards showing discoloration are some prime indicators that the floor is need of sanding and refinishing. Water damage on hardwood can leave dark discolorations which can also be corrected through refinishing. A homeowner in Brookline was concerned about her discolored hardwood floors and was looking for options to correct the problem without replacing the entire floor. Many Reasons for Discolorations and Damage to Hardwood Floors In this case the…
Nashua, NH Homeowner asks: How can we remove scratches from wood floors? To remove scratches from wood floors, use a fine-grain sandpaper to buff out the damage. Continue buffing the surface until the scratch is removed. You will then need to re-stain the buffed area. Depending on the severity of the scratch, there are also many commercial products on the market for polishing and cleaning floors that can make scratches less noticeable. A homeowner in Nashua, NH recently contacted Cardoza…
If the area of warped flooring is small, you can try wetting it and placing a heavy object such as a cinder block on top of the floor for a few days. For large and medium areas, you may have to replace the warped plank. After an unfortunate dishwasher mishap, a homeowner in Bedford contacted us in a panic. Several planks of her hardwood floor had warped as a result of the leak. Hardwood Warping from Humidity or Small Spills…
There is little more frustrating than a squeaky floorboard, particularly when it is located in the master bedroom as one Nashua family was experiencing. After countless nights with the floorboard wreaking havoc on their sleep, this husband and wife contacted Cardoza Flooring. In their desperation, they were ready to replace the entire floor but quickly learned that this wasn’t necessary. Common Causes for Squeaky Floorboards This is a common problem plaguing many homeowners. Frequently squeaky floorboards are caused by the…
A homeowner in Pembroke, NH recently called in a panic. She had a leak in her upstairs bathroom that had gone unnoticed while the family was traveling out of town. There had been several inches of water that had flooded the lower level of her home. While the water had been removed, she was concerned about the damage to her hardwood floors and looking for any tips to head off the lasting effects. (more…)
Springtime is right around the corner. Unfortunately for those with asthma and other respiratory problems this can mean even more of an everyday struggle. While the outdoors may be out of our control, the flooring that you choose for your home can go a long way to managing allergies and asthma. A customer in Hudson, NH recently visited our showroom complaining about the flooring in her bedroom. She was suspicious that dust mites were in the carpeting, causing her asthma…
Hardwood continues to be a favorite among homeowners, with many opting to replace their downstairs living area with the classic look of hardwood. A homeowner in Hollis, NH recently came into our Milford showroom looking to replace her downstairs living room carpet with hardwood flooring. She thought that she knew exactly what she wanted – engineered hardwood. For this customer the cost of engineered over solid hardwood was the only factor that she was considering. Cost should never be the…