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What do you know about hardwood floor installation cost? Do you know that they vary widely from state to state? That different materials cost differently? That services you thought were covered might just end up costing you a lot of extra? Do you know that your hardwood floor installation cost could change dramatically because of your room lay-out? Your odd-shaped room may have seemed cute to you before the floorwork, but I'm sure the moment you see how much impact its odd shape has on your tab, you won't find it so cute anymore.
When my husband and I had our living room reworked in 2009, we knew right from day one the project won't be cheap. However, we weren't prepared for how much we would actually end up spending. No matter how much we tried to keep the spending to a minimum and save money wherever we can, expenses grew... and grew... and grew.
In the end, the project ate away at our savings, and we found ourselves shaking our heads wondering, "Did we do something wrong? How could our hardwood floor installation cost differ so much from our original estimate?"
The lesson here is that if you are having your floor reworked, do not obsess over the flooring that you choose. Sure, you have to make sure you choose flooring that's durable and beautiful, but that is only one element of the whole project.
Here are some facts about hardwood floor installation cost that you may or may not surprising, depending on your experience with flooring.
1. Many flooring stores do not list their prices. They say it's because the price changes so often it's futile to list them down, only to change them again.
2. The listed price is not always the actual price. Believe me, I learned this the hard way. I almost fainted when I saw how much I had to pay. "But, but...," I spluttered, "the hardwood I chose is listed at $4.79 per square foot! Why does it say $11.00 here?"
It turned out, the listed price is only for the actual hardwood flooring. It doesn't cover installation--which brings me to the third surprising fact.
3. Floating floors jack up costs. Yes, they do--A LOT! This is because you will need underlayment to go with it. Our hardwood flooring went from $4.79 to $6.29 because of underlayment.
Do not let your hardwood floor installation cost give you a heart attack. Find out where to get the best flooring and the best prices. Your floor--and your bank account--will thank you for it!
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Hard Wood Flooring Is A Beautiful Addition To Your Home
Hard wood floors are a beautiful addition to any home of any style, and besides adding beauty to a home, they add value. There is a wide choice of colors and types of woods to choose from to suit any style of decorating.
Here are just a few of the many types of hardwood flooring that are available today:
- Plank. This is a wide strip of wood, between 3 to 6 inches wide. It easier and faster to install than other types, and suits a certain look like colonial.
- Strips. Smaller strips of wood (about 3 inches wide) serve to make a room appear larger.
- Solid. This is one large piece of wood to cover the entire floor. Usually custom made and very durable.
- Parquet. These are squares of wood about the size of tiles. They can be either glued down or nailed down and are laid in different patterns to create interesting designs.
Hardwood floors are available finished or unfinished. Finished floors have the finish put on at the factory. This makes them easier to install, but it also makes them more expensive. Many people, however, feel the time saved on staining and sanding may be well worth the extra cost.
An unfinished floor is laid down and then the wood is stained, sanded and varnished. Since a number of coatings are required, and each coating must be dried and sanded by floor sander, this takes at least a few days.
IF you are ordering wood flooring for your home, one of the most critical steps is to measure properly. You must make sure the sub floor is perfectly level, or you must place asphalt tiles to level it sufficiently. For a finished, professional look, remove the moldings and baseboards before installation. The boards should be installed starting from the center and working your way out. Using a saw, cut the planks or strips to fit corners. Seams should be staggered as each piece is laid. Whether you are laying hardwood, bamboo, cork or pergo flooring, these steps should be taken.
Hardwood floors should be nailed to the dub floor and into the joists so prevent he floor from moving. This will prevent the floor from squeaking.
The floor has to be sanded after it has been laid. You can rent a floor sander at a rental center or a home improvement store. Be careful to sand evenly by keeping the sander moving; otherwise you may have unevenness.
Take proper care of you hardwood floors by following the manufacturer's directions. If the floor has a urethane finish, sweep it frequently to remove dust and debris that can cause scratches. Spills should be wiped with a damp towel, not soaked with a mop since excess water can damage the floor.
If your floors are waxed, you will have to wax and buff the floor periodically to maintain the shine. Use area rugs and mats to protect your floors. Also consider putting pads on the feet of your furniture to prevent scratches to the wood.
About the Author
Leroy Calstard is writing especially for http://www.insidewoodworking.com , a web page about parquet flooring . His writings on hard wood flooring are found on
http://www.insidewoodworking.com/flooring/hard_wood_flooring.htm
What is the process of taking carpet off of hard wood floors?
We have hard wood floors but they are covered with carpet. We want to take the carpet off of the floors but once we do that, what are we supposed to do to the floors to keep them nice? Can anyone explain this process? Thanks In Advance!
if there finished just clean by hand ,bucket and murffies, if not prep floor ,nails holes with oil based putty color matched, belt sand lightly, wipe With mineral spirits then three coats shellac or val spare varnish!
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