Dark brown and even black stains are very popular these days. Two finishes are especially sought-after: Dark Walnut and Jacobean by Minwax. An upcoming trend may be grey and “weathered” colors. These deep colors require a lot of extra prep work to the wood before staining, for two reasons: Dark stains will highlight the difference in sanding…
As you can see in the “before” picture, these hardwood floors suffered from years of abuse. This is a hallway in a 4-unit residential building. The damage was caused by a combination of years of neglect and no covering during renovation work. A new owner wanted the building to qualify as HUD/Section 8 Housing. We were able to…
Your subfloor determines your flooring options. If you want new installed floors, you have 3 main options: 1) hardwood floors: if you have wood floor joists or plywood underneath 2) laminate or engineered wood floors: if you have concrete subfloors 3) tile: if you have concrete or backer boards underneath Solid Hardwood Is an Option…
What a pleasure to find this 120 year old antique heart pine floor, in a home in historic Ellicott City. We refinished it in its natural color. Even 120-year-old-floors can glow with restored life, and be a new source of pride in your home. Contact us today for an in-person estimate on refinishing your floors,…
What are Green Finishes? Woodworker’s Journal defines a green finish as “one that has a more benign chemical profile than the traditional finish it’s designed to replace.” (Woodworker’s journal, October 2009). Myth: Green finishes are harmless to the environment Reality: A green finish isn’t necessarily less irritating to people. It doesn’t mean ‘harmless to the…