Some people like to use a vinegar and water wash to clean hardwood floors.
Why did people cover hardwood floors.
A poor choice of hardwood by one generation is then foisted on the next.
In the beginning flooring wasn t finished.
Sits on top of an underlayment which will be good for any potential spills as well.
But it s not going to be the detail that suddenly takes your house up in value.
Many people have hardwood floors but then they purchase a huge area rug to cover the hardwood floors.
And that work was done by hand with rags on your hand and knees unless y.
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It wasn t until the 1990s that hardwood floors began to rise in prominence again.
Over time existing finishes on older floors can darken.
In those days hardwood floors were created thicker a characteristic that allowed them to stand the test of time and hold up to multiple acts of refinishing.
People were starting to get tired and weary of all the maintenance hardwood floors needed.
Just get carpet keep it clean and keep your shoes off which you should be doing anyway.
Why most folk in this city of toronto chose the 3 8 strip saving about 80 dollars in the average house i have no idea.
Look i m not saying that they ll make your home worth less.
And recently homeowners have begun to rediscover solid hardwood floors and their many benefits.
But ultimately a couple 18 gauge brad nails aren t going to ruin a hardwood floor.
Whereas many new homeowners will remove carpeting when they buy a house a gorgeous hardwood floor is usually a reason why a house is bought.
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Then along came the industrial revolution in the 50 s and the availability quality and selection of carpet shot through the roof and the price lowered dramatically.
Hardwood floors also increase the value of a house.
Thoroughly wash the hardwood floor.
At the same time mass produced 3 8 1 2 3 4 strip hardwood flooring was cheaply available at 10 15 and 20 cents per square foot respectivly.
Hardwood floors were standard in most homes built in the 1950s.
Just get the dirt up before the next step to polish the floor.
I just read that bigger area rugs are trending.
I did use a couple brad nails on the pieces that stopped in the door ways but that was as much for the transition piece as it was to hold them down.