Every major wood floor finish, from wax to UV-cured, with its strengths and trade-offs. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. There have never been more finish options in the wood flooring market than there is today, and never more confusion—for both consumers and wood flooring contractors—about which one to choose. Old-school finishes, like wax, are experiencing a renaissance of sorts, old standbys like oil-modified polyur

A step-by-step way to decide on stain, and on the color of your dreams. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. One of the most asked questions people have when restoring their hardwood floors is: “Should I stain my floor?” That question is closely followed by: “What color stain should I choose? Staining your floors is a major decision for three reasons: 1) Your choice will have a substantial impact on the overall look of you

Plan the work, the finish and the timing, and a refinishing project goes smoothly. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. As tough and beautiful as a wood floor is, it is really no match for a family. Every generation wears down the finish with spills, drops, grit tracked in on shoes, shifting furniture, and worst of all, the scrabbling claws of family pets. The good news is that the damage usually is not permanent. Most woo

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask most about refinishing their floors. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. Refinishing Basics A Coswick wood floor. How Long Does it Take to Re-finish Hardwood Floors From Start to Finish? This depends on what type of polyurethane you are using -oil based or water based. Oil based tends to take longer - often 3-4 days plus drying time (longer if for larger jobs) and water ba

How to tell whether a tired floor needs a light recoat, a full refinish or replacing. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. It can be kind of tricky to figure out whether your should buff and re-coat, refinish, or replace a hardwood floor altogether. Most of the time, you can simply buff and re-coat the floor. Buff and Re-Coat It’s been a few years and the finish is looking dull or worn. A simple re-coat can do a lot to mak

Most people do not really want shine. They want depth. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. Do customers really want a glossy floor, or do they want depth and clarity? Why High Gloss Shows Wear A Coswick wood floor in Norman Breeze. High gloss shows a lot more wear compared with matte or satin finish. Every scuff and scratch jumps out at your eye. Many people think they want a gloss finish when, in fact, they want clarity

Extending or repairing a floor so the new wood blends right in. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. Say you are wanting to extend your wood flooring from one room to the next or fix damaged floors in one specific room of your house. The question is, can you do it seamlessly and still maintain the same look throughout your home? The answer is yes! Go Green Wood Floors has several ways we can match your new wood flooring to

Dark and dramatic or light and airy? The honest trade-offs of each. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. What Are the Pros and Cons of Dark Wood Floors vs Light Wood Floors? A Coswick wood floor in Natural. Hold up a white index card over half of this to shift from light to dark hardwood floors. There are several other examples throughout this article. Which do you prefer – dark or light wood? Thankfully, when it comes to

Three reasons a professional refinish pays off. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. Hardwood floors are often considered as one of the best floor solutions for homes as well as commercial spaces. Hardwood floors look elegant and offer a rustic charm that is unmatched by any other type of floor. Though hardwood floors are very durable and can stay intact for many years, they certainly deserve refinishing at some point. Bui

Polyurethane or natural oil? How the finishes compare on look, upkeep, cost and air quality. Planning a project? Talk with Joe Avila: call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation. Many woodworkers turn to oil and wax finishes for their first attempt at finishing, and for good reason. They are easy to apply, give almost foolproof results, require no applicators beyond a rag and leave wood looking both rich and natural. Wax Finish A Coswick wood floor. Sold in liquid, past