Hardwood Flooring Blog Archive

January 2025
- Jan 4, 2025 A Wood Floor Refinishing Story In The Chicagoland Suburbs Jan 4, 2025
September 2024
- Sep 19, 2024 Hardwood Flooring Installation & Refinishing Project In Barrington, IL - North Chicago Suburbs Sep 19, 2024
January 2024
- Jan 1, 2024 Boosting Resale Value: Luxury Vinyl Plank vs. Engineered Hardwood Jan 1, 2024
December 2023
- Dec 25, 2023 Gleaming Elegance: Your Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Hardwood Floors Dec 25, 2023
- Dec 21, 2023 Eco-Friendly Hardwood Flooring Options for Your Home Dec 21, 2023
- Dec 11, 2023 Patrick's Quick Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Hardwood Flooring Dec 11, 2023
- Dec 8, 2023 Can My Wooden Floor Be Refinished? Dec 8, 2023
November 2023
- Nov 30, 2023 What is the Best Finish for Walnut Floors? Your Complete Guide Nov 30, 2023
- Nov 27, 2023 Discover the Impressive Benefits of Engineered Hardwood Flooring Nov 27, 2023
April 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Hardwood Floor Refinishing Project In Lake Forest, IL Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 14, 2023 Removing Floor Glue: A Step-by-Step Guide for Safe and Effective Removal Apr 14, 2023
January 2023
- Jan 16, 2023 Can You Sleep in a House After Hardwood Floor Polyurethane Application? Jan 16, 2023
- Jan 11, 2023 How Much Does Installing 1,000 Square Feet of Flooring Typically Cost in Chicago? Jan 11, 2023
May 2020
- May 18, 2020 What to Look For in a Hardwood Floor Contractor May 18, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 27, 2020 When is it Time to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors? Apr 27, 2020
- Apr 11, 2020 Should You Use Hardwood Floors in Your Basement? Apr 11, 2020
March 2020
- Mar 28, 2020 What are Your Color Options When It Comes To Hardwood Floors? Mar 28, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 How Much Does Hardwood Floor Installation/Refinishing Cost? Mar 19, 2020
February 2020
- Feb 26, 2020 What Type of Wood Should I Consider For My Flooring Project? Feb 26, 2020
- Feb 19, 2020 How Clean/Messy is an Actual Hardwood Flooring Project? Feb 19, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 How Durable is Rubio Monocoat and is it the Best Choice? Feb 4, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 29, 2020 Rubio Monocoat vs Standard Floor Finish: What are the Differences? Jan 29, 2020
- Jan 3, 2020 The Pros and Cons of Stained Floors Jan 3, 2020
December 2019
- Dec 11, 2019 Having a Hardwood Floor Installed? Here's What to Expect Dec 11, 2019
November 2019
- Nov 22, 2019 White Oak vs. Red Oak: The Flooring Facts Nov 22, 2019
- Nov 9, 2019 Water Based Finish vs Oil Based Finish: Myths and Comparisons Nov 9, 2019
October 2019
- Oct 24, 2019 Why Hardwood Flooring is a Much Better Choice Than Laminate Oct 24, 2019
July 2019
- Jul 30, 2019 Rubio Monocoat - Rustic is the New Sleek Jul 30, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 Hardwood vs. Softwood Flooring: What is the Difference? Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 4 Types of Hardwood Flooring and When to Choose Each Jul 10, 2019
- Jul 5, 2019 3 Ways Hardwood Flooring Adds Value to Your Home Jul 5, 2019
June 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Chicago Neighborhoods, a Hardwood Flooring Perspective Jun 27, 2019
- Jun 18, 2019 Rubio Monocoat: High-Tech Wax from the Future Jun 18, 2019
- Jun 12, 2019 Refinishing vs Replacing Hardwood Flooring Jun 12, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 3, 2019 Hardwood Floor Refinishing Tips: What Machines to Use Mar 3, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 Plus Hardwood Flooring 2018 Highlights Jan 29, 2019
December 2018
- Dec 19, 2018 Prefinished vs. Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Dec 19, 2018
- Dec 10, 2018 Pros and Cons of Choosing Hardwood for the Stairs Dec 10, 2018
November 2018
- Nov 29, 2018 Hardwood Flooring Outside: The Best Wood For Outdoor Living Nov 29, 2018
- Nov 21, 2018 Tips for Protecting Your Hardwood Floors During the Holidays Nov 21, 2018
October 2018
- Oct 19, 2018 Different Hardwood Floor Patterns Oct 19, 2018
September 2018
- Sep 6, 2018 Current Trends: All About Gray Hardwood Floors Sep 6, 2018
August 2018
- Aug 22, 2018 6 Ways to Protect Your Hardwood Floors During a Move Aug 22, 2018
- Aug 16, 2018 Everything You Need to Know About Water Damage and Your Hardwood Floors Aug 16, 2018
- Aug 11, 2018 Ways You Are Ruining Your Hardwood Floors, Without Even Knowing It Aug 11, 2018
July 2018
- Jul 26, 2018 Sheen Level: The Difference Between Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss, And Glossy Jul 26, 2018
- Jul 14, 2018 Trowel Filling: Cracks in Your Hardwood Floors Jul 14, 2018
- Jul 7, 2018 Challenges of Hardwood Flooring: How to Make the Most Out of Your Floors Jul 7, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 9, 2018 How to Protect Your Hardwood Flooring During Summer Months Jun 9, 2018
May 2018
- May 21, 2018 Hardwood Flooring in the Kitchen May 21, 2018
- May 3, 2018 The Key To Keeping Your Wood Floors Clean During Parties May 3, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 16, 2018 The Pros and Cons of Dark and Light Floors Apr 16, 2018
- Apr 4, 2018 Hardwood In Other Areas - Not Just For The Floor Apr 4, 2018
March 2018
- Mar 26, 2018 The Complete Guide to Choosing an Area Rug for Your Hardwood Floors Mar 26, 2018
- Mar 12, 2018 6 Interesting Facts About Hardwood Mar 12, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 21, 2018 Rainy Days Are In Our Future, Be Prepared in Protecting Your Hardwood Feb 21, 2018
- Feb 12, 2018 Choosing Hardwood: Domestic Hardwood and Durability Feb 12, 2018
January 2018
- Jan 13, 2018 Pets and Hardwood Flooring, Can You Have Both? Jan 13, 2018
- Jan 6, 2018 Why Choose Hardwood Floors? Jan 6, 2018
December 2017
- Dec 29, 2017 Humidity in the Winter Months Dec 29, 2017
- Dec 20, 2017 When is it Time for New Hardwood? Dec 20, 2017
- Dec 1, 2017 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Hardwood Floors Dec 1, 2017
November 2017
- Nov 19, 2017 3 Easy Winter Care Tips Nov 19, 2017
May 2017
- May 16, 2017 Hardwood Flooring Trends 2017 - Rubio Monocoat May 16, 2017
September 2016
- Sep 16, 2016 Hardwood Flooring Trends 2016 - Continued Sep 16, 2016
- Sep 2, 2016 We're Always Happy To Help You Choose The Right Stain Color Sep 2, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 23, 2016 Some Hardwood Floor Trends That We've Noticed Aug 23, 2016
- Aug 12, 2016 Humidity and Hardwood Floors Aug 12, 2016
- Aug 2, 2016 Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips Aug 2, 2016
July 2016
- Jul 26, 2016 Why Reviews Matter Jul 26, 2016
- Jul 19, 2016 All about hardwood floor acclimation Jul 19, 2016
- Jul 13, 2016 Hardwood Floors In Your Home Office Jul 13, 2016
- Jul 6, 2016 Say Hi To Our New Gallery Jul 6, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 29, 2016 Protect Your Hardwood Floors From The Summer Sun Jun 29, 2016
- Jun 22, 2016 Our Latest Project - Refinishing Light Floors and Making Them Dark Jun 22, 2016
- Jun 16, 2016 How To Prevent Cupping And Worse During The Summer Jun 16, 2016
- Jun 9, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors - The Complete Guide Jun 9, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Finishing a Hardwood Floor with Oil Based or Water Based Finish Jun 1, 2016
May 2016
- May 24, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Final Sanding with the Buffer May 24, 2016
- May 17, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Sanding With The Random Orbital Sander May 17, 2016
- May 10, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Sanding the Edges with the Edger May 10, 2016
- May 3, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Begin Sanding with the Large Belt Sander May 3, 2016
April 2016
- Apr 26, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Sandpaper and Wood Scrapers Apr 26, 2016
- Apr 19, 2016 How To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors: Equipment Apr 19, 2016
- Apr 12, 2016 Two Hardwood Flooring Trends in 2016 Apr 12, 2016
- Apr 5, 2016 A Few Tips for Kitchens with Hardwood Floors Apr 5, 2016
March 2016
- Mar 29, 2016 3 Reasons Hardwood Floors Are Great For Families Mar 29, 2016
- Mar 22, 2016 3 Myths About Hardwood Floors Mar 22, 2016
- Mar 15, 2016 Hardwood Floors vs Carpet - 3 Things You Should Know Mar 15, 2016
- Mar 8, 2016 Hardwood Flooring Disasters: Pet Stains Mar 8, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Plus Hardwood Flooring - NWFA Member Mar 1, 2016
February 2016
- Feb 23, 2016 5 Reasons To Finally Refinish Your Hardwood Floors This Year Feb 23, 2016
- Feb 19, 2016 Hardwood Floor Profiles: Ash Feb 19, 2016
- Feb 16, 2016 Spring Cleaning and Fresh Hardwood Floors Feb 16, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016 Hardwood Floor Profiles: Maple Feb 3, 2016
January 2016
- Jan 27, 2016 Plus Hardwood Flooring Saves The Day Jan 27, 2016
- Jan 20, 2016 New Year, New Floors Jan 20, 2016
- Jan 13, 2016 Hardwood Floor Profiles: Maple Jan 13, 2016
- Jan 6, 2016 Hardwood Floor Profiles: Bamboo Jan 6, 2016
December 2015
- Dec 29, 2015 We're So Close To 500 Facebook Page Likes! Dec 29, 2015
- Dec 22, 2015 House Parties and Hardwood Floors Dec 22, 2015
- Dec 14, 2015 Hardwood Floor Profiles: Brazilian Cherry Dec 14, 2015
- Dec 7, 2015 Real Christmas Trees And Hardwood Floors Dec 7, 2015
November 2015
- Nov 24, 2015 Hardwood Floor Profiles - Pine Nov 24, 2015
- Nov 17, 2015 Fun With Hardwood - DIY Projects Nov 17, 2015
- Nov 10, 2015 Hardwood Floor Dreams with Houzz Nov 10, 2015
- Nov 3, 2015 Winter Is Coming - Protect Your Hardwood Floors Nov 3, 2015
October 2015
- Oct 26, 2015 A Good Review Goes A Long Way Oct 26, 2015
- Oct 19, 2015 A Little Time-Lapse Fun Oct 19, 2015
- Oct 12, 2015 Introducing Package Pricing Oct 12, 2015
- Oct 5, 2015 Introducing The Plus Hardwood Flooring Newsletter Oct 5, 2015
September 2015
- Sep 28, 2015 Say Hello To Our Little Friend Sep 28, 2015
- Sep 22, 2015 A Sad Day In Hardwood Flooring Land Sep 22, 2015
- Sep 14, 2015 Hot Flooring Trends Sep 14, 2015
- Sep 8, 2015 Start Planning For Next Year Today Sep 8, 2015
- Sep 1, 2015 What Is The NWFA? Sep 1, 2015
August 2015
- Aug 26, 2015 How To Choose The Right Hardwood Flooring Color Aug 26, 2015
- Aug 17, 2015 Be Wary of DIY Aug 17, 2015
- Aug 14, 2015 Shallow Scratches, Deep Scratches, And Everything In Between Aug 14, 2015
- Aug 10, 2015 Honesty Is Our Policy Aug 10, 2015
July 2015
- Jul 27, 2015 Quality First. We Mean It. Jul 27, 2015
- Jul 13, 2015 When Is The Right Time To Refinish Your Hardwood Floors? Jul 13, 2015
- Jul 6, 2015 Flooring Horror Stories Jul 6, 2015
June 2015
- Jun 29, 2015 Carpet Removal Tips Jun 29, 2015
- Jun 26, 2015 Finished On Site vs. Pre-Finished Hardwood Floors Jun 26, 2015
- Jun 23, 2015 Summer Hardwood Floor Installation Tips Jun 23, 2015
- Jun 9, 2015 Communication Matters Jun 9, 2015
- Jun 3, 2015 Installation Factors To Consider Jun 3, 2015
May 2015
- May 19, 2015 Hardwood Floors and Kids May 19, 2015
- May 11, 2015 Some Eco-Friendly Tips For Your Hardwood Floors May 11, 2015
- May 4, 2015 Are Pets and Hardwood Floors Compatible? May 4, 2015
April 2015
- Apr 20, 2015 How the Seasons Can Affect Your Floors Apr 20, 2015
- Apr 16, 2015 Do Hardwood Floors Make Sense in a Kitchen? Apr 16, 2015
- Apr 8, 2015 A Sign Of The Times: Estimates Over Email Apr 8, 2015
March 2015
- Mar 30, 2015 Floor Maintenance Tips Mar 30, 2015
- Mar 23, 2015 One Ingredient to Our Secret Sauce: Communication Mar 23, 2015
February 2015
- Feb 25, 2015 What Do These Disclaimers Mean? Feb 25, 2015
- Feb 18, 2015 Staining Your Floor Is Not Always The Answer Feb 18, 2015
- Feb 6, 2015 "Ballpark" Estimates Can Be Dangerous Feb 6, 2015
January 2015
- Jan 28, 2015 Tips For Sanding Previously Finished Floors Jan 28, 2015
December 2014
- Dec 11, 2014 Water-Based Finish vs Oil-Based Finish: A Comparison Dec 11, 2014
- Dec 10, 2014 What Does Dustless Mean, Anyway? Dec 10, 2014
- Dec 3, 2014 What Grit Should My Sandpaper Be? Dec 3, 2014
November 2014
- Nov 25, 2014 Drum Sanders vs Orbital Sanders Nov 25, 2014