Floor Me Hardwood Floors

03/09/2024

Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women out there! The world doesn’t work without your insight, your work, and your example for the next generations (among other things).

03/04/2024

Out with the old…and in with the old?? 🤔

👀At first glance, some may think these floors needed to be completely torn out and replaced. Not true!

This maple floor had a dark stain added MANY years ago. We were able to breathe new life into this floor by sanding the old stain off and coating the natural wood color with oil poly. What a huge difference! 🏆

✨Just because it’s old, doesn’t mean it’s no good anymore. Anyone else able to relate? Or is it just me? 🤣 🙋🏾‍♂️

02/25/2024

We’ve been busy this past week! These floors came out great by using a 2nd grade maple. We water-popped the floors and then stained them, using Bona Twig & Provincial in a 50/50 ratio. Did you know you could mix stain colors? We were able to achieve this customer’s vision by mixing and laying out samples of different colors, so she could get a feel for the look before committing to the entire floor. 🙌🏽 🥇🤩

Our customer also tore out an old fireplace, so we laced in the new wood, sanded and stained it to match. It was great to see such a major transition in just a few days.

Onto the next project! 🤘🏽🔨💪🏽

02/10/2024

Not sure how, but I accidentally deleted my post from yesterday, so just re-adding it now. Ooops!

Here's a re-sand job, coated with oil poly we recently worked on. I'm often asked, what's the difference between oil poly and water poly. Here are some of the differences:

Oil Poly Pro’s:
⭐ Very durable with its hard shell – not as susceptible to scratches and dents
⭐ Fewer coats needed
⭐ Self levelling and becomes smooth over a horizontal surface (wood floors in particular)
⭐ Usually costs less to purchase

Oil Poly Con’s:
❌ Strong small after application
❌ Slow to Dry
❌ Some may have a golden tint – which some people actually desire for a “richer” look
❌ Clean up with mineral spirits and paint thinner

Water Poly Pro’s:
⭐ Smells much less than poly after application
⭐ Quick drying
⭐ Clean up with soap & water
⭐ Leaves no color tint

Water Poly Con’s:
❌ Multiple coats needed
❌ Less durable over time
❌ Touch-up coats may be needed
❌ Usually more expensive to purchase

Which is better to use? It depends on your project and preferences. If you'd like to discuss, give me a call. Have a great weekend everyone! 😀

02/02/2024

Tore out the old and installed/finished the new. Making these steps great again!

01/25/2024

Throwback a few years back when we did the wood floors on a house featured on HGTV! (@ 10 seconds in)
It was a pretty cool experience!

01/18/2024

High traffic area refinished! You’d never know those wear patterns were in the wood floor for 15+ years. This home is ready for move in day.

01/10/2024

01/08/2024

⭐️ 2024 is the year for Wood Floors! ⭐️

Now that the relatives have left for the holidays, welcome 2024 with a stunning makeover for your home! Consultations are free - just text Dominique at (612) 221-9577 to begin the process or ask questions.

Check out this unique floor with border we were able to do last month for a customer. It came out great!