Floor Finishes
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What are different types of polyurethane finishes?
Matte- Satin- Semi-gloss- High gloss How is flooring luster measured? The luster, or “sheen level” of a floor is determined by how the flooring surface reflects light at a particular angle. The luster is measured with a small device called a gloss meter, which measures the amount of reflected light from the light beamed at a given angle onto the floor. This gives us our “scale;” with “Matte” on one end, (being the least glossy and reflective, and “High gloss” on the other end, (being the most shiny and most reflective of the finishes). Does polyurethane affect the color of a hardwood floor? The simple answer is: It depends on whether you’re using an oil…
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Staining Hardwood Floors Gray
Gray stained floors have been a sweeping trend for the past few years or so. I remember the first phone call we received for gray hardwood. It was a trend that has crept its way up to Westchester from NYC. All the designers were raving about this beautiful gray hardwood. While trends come and go- gray stains have seemed to find a niche of their own and I can absolutely see this becoming a classic staple. One of the many reasons gray has become so popular is because of the many, many options of staining a floor gray. You can mix colors to create a custom gray, it can be…
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Sand and Refinish vs Screen and Recoat
What’s the difference between a sand and refinish and a screen and re-coat? The work involved is one of the main differences between a sand and refinishing vs screen and re-coat. A sand and refinish project is much more laborious. It is a multi step process that takes multiple days to complete. When a sand and refinish takes place on hardwood floors, sand paper is used from low/rough grit to progressively higher/finer grit. This aides in the process of removing the existing finish on the floor and exposing the raw hardwood. A screen and re-coat is far less laborious. It is typically a 1 step process and not nearly as…
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What are different types of polyurethane finishes?
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Finish Moldings- A necessary detail that defines a homes style
The type of trim you choose for your home can help define the overall style of the space. There are quite a few different profiles to choose from, and each one adds its own distinct look. From simple and square to intricate, colonial profiles and a whole lot in between- theres a style for everyones taste. Base Moulding (also known as baseboards, skirt board or floor molding) is an architectural finishing detail which is installed at the base of interior walls to finish and cover the void from the floor to the wall. Although we like to choose a style that best fits our homes decor, base molding isn’t only…
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What are different types of polyurethane finishes?
