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Light vs. Dark Wood: Which is Best For You?
What are the Pros and Cons of Dark Wood Floors vs Light Wood Floors? Hold up a white index card over half of this to shift from light to...
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20216 min read


Pros and Cons of Oak Flooring & White Oak vs. Red Oak
OAK FLOORING PROS AND CONS Oak is the king of hardwood floors for a reason. It’s an incredibly durable wood that only gets better with...
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20214 min read


Why Choose Wood Flooring Over Carpet in an Office & How Wood Floors Can Improve Your Health
Many people know that wood floors are green in terms of upping property value while remaining environmentally friendly. But did you know...
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20214 min read


Can We Match Your Wood Floors?
Say you are wanting to extend your wood flooring from one room to the next or fix damaged floors in one specific room of your house. The question is, can you do it seamlessly and still maintain the same look throughout your home? The answer is yes! Los Angeles Wood Floors has several ways we can match your new wood flooring to your existing wood flooring without a trace! Will It Be Difficult? Depending on the age of your floor, matching your existing floor can be difficult,
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20212 min read


Laminate Vs. Engineered Wood Flooring: Which is Best For Your Project?
Is Engineered Wood Fake Wood? Engineered flooring is anything but fake. In fact, engineered flooring is some of the toughest, longest lasting wood flooring on the market. There are several benefits to this type of floor and when it comes to pre-finished engineered flooring, you have thousands of options. In fact, it can be quite overwhelming so below we will go over some things to consider. Selection When looking over the vast selection of engineered flooring, one of the fi
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20215 min read


Solid Wood Flooring vs. Tile & Carpet: Which is Best for You?
Hardwood Flooring is a product of nature, and a wood floor is not really made by man, it is merely altered by man. Isn’t it a fact that...
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20213 min read


How to Prevent Water Damage in Your Wood Flooring
Why is it that water and wood don’t mix? In nature, they do, but, for anyone with a beautifully finished hardwood floor installation,...
Joe Huggins
Jul 12, 20214 min read


How to Repair Scratches and Stains in Your Wood Floor
First aid for wood floors depends on the type of finish used. In the following chart, solutions in the middle column are for floors...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20213 min read


High Gloss vs. Matte Finish: Which is Right for You?
Do customers really want a glossy floor, or do they want depth and clarity? High gloss shows a lot more wear compared with matte or satin...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Special Series: Protecting Your Wood Floors Against Red Wine Spills
For many people there’s nothing more relaxing after a stressful day than a calming glass (or three) of red wine. If Calgon can’t take you...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20212 min read


What YOU Need to Know About Dents in Wood Floors
There are a number of factors that add to the allure of installing a hardwood floor in your home. For one they are perhaps the most...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20213 min read


What YOU Need to Know About Floor Buckling
There is nothing worse than buying a beautiful, new hardwood floor and days later witnessing damage from moisture or flooding....
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20213 min read


What YOU Need to Know About Discoloration in Your Wood Floor
Like all organic materials, wood changes color when exposed to the elements, including light. This is due to the process of oxidation,...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20212 min read


What YOU Need to Know About Water Damage in Wood Floors
Whether it was a malfunctioning dishwasher, an overflowing toilet, or a washing machine hose that split, water can get to your hardwood floor. Unfortunately, water and wood do not play well together. When wood floors are exposed to water, damage is inevitable. But there are some things you can do to minimize the damage. If you act quickly, you can prevent further damage. The first thing you need to do is to soak up or remove as much water as possible. If caught quickly enough
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20214 min read


8 Ways You May Be Damaging Your Wood Floors
Hardwood floors are one of the most beautiful and valuable features of any home. Highly desired by buyers, rich, gleaming hardwood can...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20213 min read


Special Series: Protecting Your Wood Floors from Office Chairs
Due to their natural beauty, durability, and convenience in terms of cleaning, many people are drawn to homes or buildings that have...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20216 min read


Special Series: Protecting Your Wood Floors During Moving and Everyday Wear
A homeowner who has a wood floor in his home will already know how challenging it is to keep the wood floor properly maintained. He will...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20215 min read


How to Know When Your Wood Floor is Ready for Buffing, Refinishing or Replacing
It can be kind of tricky to figure out whether your should buff and re-coat, refinish, or replace a hardwood floor altogether. Most of...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Special Series Protecting Your Wood Floor: 5 Common Wood Flooring Problems and How to Avoid Them
Hardwood floors are a great investment for the home and one of the most popular flooring materials. However in order to maintain its value over the years, homeowners need to perform regular maintenance and learn more about what causes damage to hardwood floors. The following are some of the more common problems that crop up during and after installation. 5 Common Hardwood Flooring Problems and How to Avoid Them Dents and Dinks Some dents may appear after installation while th
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Special Series: Protecting Your Wood Against Common Damage
Place doormats near all exterior doors – Doormats will capture 75% of dust, dirt and water particles from the outside, preventing these...
Joe Huggins
Jul 9, 20212 min read
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