Here at Floors By Steve, we have all heard horror stories of people who got a good deal on hardwood flooring installation and refinishing only to later realize that their wood was poor quality or the installer/refinisher was nowhere to be found when there were problems. Working with a reputable wood floor company will save you from costly mistakes and big disappointments.

The answer is yes! There is a hardwood flooring solution for every room in your home. Solid wood floors are ideal in every room and can be sanded and refinished many times. There are endless colors, species, widths, and styles to choose from.

Kitchens have become a popular place to install hardwood. There is a commercial finish that can be applied to this high-traffic area to better protect it. The only place you can’t use solid wood flooring is in the basement but there’s a solution for that area too!

Engineered wood floors are real wood floors that are manufactured using three to five layers of wood veneer. The top layer consists of high-quality wood. This process creates a more stable product over slab subfloors. (Works well in condos and townhouses built on slabs too.) Engineered floors are ideal for basements as they can be floated or glued to the concrete slab.

Not sure which flooring materials to choose? There are a lot of factors to consider! For example, according to the American Hardwood Information Center, while hardwood flooring comes in a variety of thicknesses, ¾ inch is the most commonly produced in the United States. Visit our hardwood floor showroom today and see the options yourself!

After investing in wood floors refinishing and installation, you'll want to maintain the look of your floors. Keeping hardwood floors looking beautiful can be done with minimal effort.

• To clean and polish your hardwood floors use a hardwood cleaner for a non-waxed floor once a week.
• Never use products such as Windex or a mixture of water and vinegar as they tend to dull the floor and over time wear off the polyurethane finish.
• Spills should be wiped up immediately using a damp cloth.
• Never use water and a mop on your hardwood floor.
• Place throw rugs at all entrances (avoid rubber back).
• Protective floor pads are highly recommended for the bottoms of furniture.
• Avoid walking on your floors with high heels in disrepair.
• Eventually, your floor may need a buff and coat. This should be done before it has worn down to bare wood, as bare wood will be stained by dirt and water and then will require a re-sand.
• Buff and coats are recommended every three to five years or as needed, in our experience.