It wasn t until the 1990s that hardwood floors began to rise in prominence again.
Why did people cover hardwood floors.
Back in the fifties those hardwood floors had to be waxed and buffed and stripped and waxed and buffed and stripped and waxed and buffed and you get the idea.
Over time existing finishes on older floors can darken.
Why most folk in this city of toronto chose the 3 8 strip saving about 80 dollars in the average house i have no idea.
Hardwood floors are not a cure all for property value.
But ultimately a couple 18 gauge brad nails aren t going to ruin a hardwood floor.
A poor choice of hardwood by one generation is then foisted on the next.
Whereas many new homeowners will remove carpeting when they buy a house a gorgeous hardwood floor is usually a reason why a house is bought.
Just get carpet keep it clean and keep your shoes off which you should be doing anyway.
People were starting to get tired and weary of all the maintenance hardwood floors needed.
Hardwood floors also increase the value of a house.
But it s not going to be the detail that suddenly takes your house up in value.
Many people have hardwood floors but then they purchase a huge area rug to cover the hardwood floors.
And that work was done by hand with rags on your hand and knees unless y.
If you are interested in pursuing hardwood floors for home or business contact a bona certified craftsman to explore your options.
I just read that bigger area rugs are trending.
In the beginning flooring wasn t finished.
At the same time mass produced 3 8 1 2 3 4 strip hardwood flooring was cheaply available at 10 15 and 20 cents per square foot respectivly.
Thoroughly wash the hardwood floor.
Then along came the industrial revolution in the 50 s and the availability quality and selection of carpet shot through the roof and the price lowered dramatically.
Hardwood floors were standard in most homes built in the 1950s.
A bona certified.
Just get the dirt up before the next step to polish the floor.
Look i m not saying that they ll make your home worth less.
The introduction of engineered wood floors made wood more affordable even if it is a less than stellar product.
And recently homeowners have begun to rediscover solid hardwood floors and their many benefits.
I used the bona hardwood floor cleaner system.
Sits on top of an underlayment which will be good for any potential spills as well.