Old urine stains on hardwood floors can kill the mood on any cleaning session. 

Getting those dark streaked pee stains off your wood floor can cause some to dispair! But not us. We won't back down from the challenge of refreshing our wood floors. 

You might feel as clueless about tackling this issue as I was. But this is what separates the frustrated homeowner from the savvy DIYer. If you don't know how to clean these pesky stains effectively, you'll never fully restore your floor's original beauty.

Cleaning urine-stained hardwood floors isn't easy, folks. A friend told me she tried using a commercial cleaner and it bleached her precious oak flooring!

Now she’s afraid to try anything else because her wood floor will forever bear unsightly marks unless replaced. We like selling new floors, but not under duress!

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Removing nail polish from hardwood floors can be a real pain. But I'll share a few ways that I learned how to get nail polish off hardwood floors today. Getting nail polish off anything is tough once it dries. I don't care if its wood floors, tile flooring, or even vinyl plank flooring. A bad nail polish spill can make your solid hardwood floors cleaning routine a science project real quick if you're not sure what to do.

You can use sugar for fresh spills, and rubbing alcohol with mineral spirits on more sticky stained areas.

Sometimes its best to bring in a professional if you need a perfect finish. With my wood floor nail polish tips, clean floors should be shining up at your face again in no time. All of my methods require a good dash of patience. It may take some experimentation to discover the best approach for your unique nail polish product. So let's dive right in and save those beautiful hardwood floors from unsightly nail polish stains! Read more...

Here's our simple guide to a vinyl plank flooring thickness and how this can affect your final floor purchase.  The right vinyl product for your home is one that is in your budget and will last for years.

How thick a luxury vinyl plank is is a indicator of how sturdy its meant to be. We call all resilient core vinyl products vinyl plank. If you see anyone list a product as LVP, or luxury vinyl tile, or lvt just know they are made from the same stuff.

There are a lot of different thickness options available for lvp rigid vinyl floors.

The wear layer thickness in vinyl floors is worth a look over here so I'll share that feature here as well. Did you know wear layer additives are used to mimic prefinished hardwood aluminum oxide coatings? Yep! The technology in flooring keeps getting more interesting by the day.

Furthermore, we'll examine wear layer thickness considerations and life expectancy as well. Additionally, we will highlight popular vinyl plank brands offering a wide range of thickness options for you to choose from.

Lastly, vinyl installation methods like the Click Lock system, Glue-Down, and Loose-Lay are important to know. This will help you understand the nuances involved with installing a new floor. Considering factors like room activity levels you can know how thick plank flooring needs to be for your home. Read more...

Loose lay floors are being pushed online with a ton of ads recently! These floors can simply be laid down, plank by plank, and your installation is finished. But, what's the catch? Is loose lay vinyl flooring all its cracked up to be? Is the easiest vinyl floating floor you can install worth the money?   This isn't your grandad's click-lock vinyl plank. These floors have no fastening features and you don't need to buy a tub of glue. Loose lay vinyl planks lay over smooth existing ... Read more...

The History of Somerset Hardwood Flooring Somerset Hardwood Flooring is a newly aquired flooring company for Bauwerk Group AG in 2022. Somerset has over 25 Years of Growth in the Hardwood Industry. As experts in the wood business, Somerset vertically integrated its lumber source to completely control the manufacturing quality of Appalachian lumber and unfinished flooring. Somerset built a name for quality for many years prior to entering into the manufacturing of prefinished flooring. From ... Read more...

You're putting the finishing touches on your new floors, and you notice those gaps between the baseboard and flooring. This is where choosing between shoe moulding and quarter round becomes important. This guide will help you choose and install these trim options for your hardwood floors. Table of Contents: A Detailed Comparison What is Shoe Molding? What is Quarter Round? Choosing the Right Trim: Shoe Molding or Quarter Round Material Matters: Wood, MDF, and Polystyrene ... Read more...

The gloss level, or sheen,of surface finishes on a new floor will probably not be one of your most important questions when you go to buy a new hardwood floor. For most shoppers attributes like grade, price, width or color are bigger issues. However, since you are here,learning everything that you can so that you can purchase a floor that not only makes you happy today,but a floor that keeps you happy for decades to come, let’s take a few minutes to learn about glossy finish on hardwood ... Read more...

Staring at samples of laminate vs lvp online can feel a bit disconnected. Without being the room or holding a sample, its easy to be unsure which to pick. It can feel like choosing between two equally enticing desserts—both have their unique appeal.

Laminate flooring wins hearts with its ability to mimic the beauty and feel of real wood. It's affordable, durable, and looks really good. But, let a little water spill, and its charming looks will curdle into a horrific disaster. 

On the other hand, LVP steps up with an unbeatable waterproof construction. It’s moisture-resistant, durable, and can emulate both stone and wooden floors. It will install easily with click lock inserts, all while laughing in the face of liquid spills. But there’s a trade-off—those footsteps might sound a little louder than you’d like.

As a homeowner who’s walked, cleaned, and lived on both laminate and LVP, I’m here to help you understand their differences. From construction details to maintenance tips, this guide has everything you need to confidently pick the flooring that’s just right for your home. Let’s settle this flooring debate once and for all!

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This is a common question and thankfully its easy to answer. No. Bleach can ruin a wooden floor even if you're super careful. Many customers wish to use this harsh chemical to remove stubborn urine stains or to brighten a dull floor. I am recommending safer alternatives down below. There are many important aspects when it comes to using bleach and cleaning hard surfaces. Raw undiluted bleach is not recommended on your solid hardwood floors or your engineered hardwood floors. A diluted ... Read more...

Gloss levels is a fun topic for hardwood flooring. Its kinda hard to explain without pictures in person, but online its easy! Check out the pictures below. We sell cheap hardwood flooring and often suggest customers to go with a matte finish. Why? Because it shows less wear and tear from abuse in the long run. Can glossy and semi gloss finishes last a long time? Sure! But I'm cheap, and I want to replace flooring as little as possible in my home! But many people want the specific look of a ... Read more...