How to Clean Prefinished Hardwood Floors: A Complete Guide
Expert advice on prefinished hardwood floor cleaning, with pro tips and tricks to help you maintain and care for your beautiful hardwood floors In This Article: 1. Gather Your Cleaning Arsenal 2. Dust and Remove Loose Debris 3. Vacuum the Floors 4. Clean the Floors 5. Watch Out for Excess Moisture 6. Address Stubborn Stains […]
Laminate, Bamboo, and Vinyl Plank Flooring Buying Guide
Looking for affordable, easy-to-install flooring to update a room? Laminate flooring, bamboo planks, or vinyl planks may be your answer. These popular types of DIY flooring can make a striking difference in a day or two! In This Article: Laminate Flooring Bamboo Plank Flooring Vinyl Plank Flooring Installing a new floor is easier than ever. […]
Recoating a Polyurethane Wood Flooring Finish
One of the nice things about a polyurethane wood floor finish is that, when it the floor becomes scratched or worn, you can usually recoat it without having to sand the entire floor first. The process of lightly sanding the floor before recoating it is called “screening.” Whether or not recoating your floor is a […]
Cleaning Dark or Dirty Wood Floors
Expert advice on how to deal with dark or dirty wood floors, including how to test for the source of the problem and how to deal with specific finishes such as urethane. Dirty wood floors that don’t come clean usually result from one of two things: The surface finish (Swedish oil, wax, varnish, polyurethane, etc.) […]