A customer wanted me to remove some cabinets in her home office. This would normally be a simple job. However, when we took the cabinets out we discovered that the room’s hardwood floor didn’t extend beneath them. This presented several issues. Most floor...
One of my subcontractors accidentally damaged the wood floor on a remodel that I was doing. This accident posed a significant problem for me as the normal solution would be to replace a section of the floor, then sand and re-stain the entire floor. Not only would this...
It is surprising how little pride some workers take in their craft. It seems like all that they want to do is to complete a job as quickly as possible without taking the extra time for the detail work leaving a job that looks more DIY than professional. A customer had...
Floor stains come in a variety of colors, and it can be difficult to know how a particular stain will look in your room based on a photograph. Just like wall paint, you can purchase small containers of stains and do a swatch test. This will give you a better idea on...
Many homes built in the 70s and 80s sported linoleum tile which was touted as being economical and easy to install. However, fashion changes and for many years ceramic and porcelain tiles have been the go-to choice for home owners. These tiles are more durable...
Flooring trends come and go, and what was old becomes new and improved. Vinyl flooring has been around for a long time, but it was supplanted by ceramic, then porcelain, then wood flooring. Vinyl flooring is back, but it is very much improved from the stick-on tiles...
