SERVICES

Custom Installation

When you choose to do an installation job, it will be for one of the following reasons: the existing floor cannot be refinished or you want to change the style or look of your home. A new floor will be tailored according to your needs and the atmosphere you wish to create. The options are endless, from straight boards to parquet to custom medallions. Installation styles can come in different sizes, widths and thickness.

Once you have made your decision, we will determine the best way to install it for you. There are different ways to install floors depending on the wood type's width and thickness, and the current condition for the surface. Some types can be glued and others must be nailed. As for the surface, different preparations need to be made, from simple cleaning and taking care of moisture to leveling the surface by chipping it or building a leveled stage above.

Custom Refinishing

Every floor wears out during the years. It's longevity depends on the traffic and the quality of materials used to polyurethane the floor. When the time comes to refinish the floor, our experts will help you to decide what type of refinish needs to be done.

A refinish process starts with the sanding of the wood, the depth of the sanding will be determined by the depth of the scratches in the wood. We use only the latest sanding equipment that uses the "Less Dust" process. And, of course, we will cover all of your furniture and valuables with dust covers to ensure their safety. Once the wood is cleaned of all scratches and stripped of old polyurethane, the natural color of the wood can be left or you can add color by staining the wood. After choosing your color, the next step is to seal the wood with wood sealer as a primer layer. When the sealer is dry it will be buffed to achieve a smooth surface. The last stage is to coat the floor with polyurethane keep in mind that the more coats you apply, the better protection you will have and the longer it will last. Two types of polyurethane exist today in the market: oil base polyurethane and water base polyurethane. Both have about the same strength and durability, with the water base polyurethane having a slight advantage as a "non yellowing material" over the years. Water base is also non-toxic and non-flammable.

Every coat that dries will be buffed again to smooth the surface. Both polyurethane types come with different degrees of shine: Satin Finish (lowest), Semi Gloss (medium), and High Gloss (highest).

Staining & Bleaching

Every wood has its own natural color pigmentation. The staining is a process of adding color or removing the color with the process of bleaching. The stain is a clear color you will see the natural grain of the wood. The result of the stain, as far as its final look, depends on the pigment of the wood on which it is applied.

Repair

Sometimes part of the floor is broken and this may occur as result of water damage, extensive heat that may loosen the glue and variety or other reasons. Repairs can be made not only to the aforementioned problems, but to any others that may arise. The first step is to eliminate the problem. Take care of humidity, leaking water and fixing the foundation. The new wood will be installed. In case of a stained floor the new section will be stained with the same color as the original wood and with the same degree of shine. In case of spaces between strips of wood a paste of wood filler can take care of the problem. There are different wood fillers to match the type of wood already installed, so there would be no noticeable difference.

Polishing & Waxing

There is nothing like polishing and waxing to bring the shine back to your floor.
The first step is cleaning and removing dirt, residues of old wax and grease. When the floor is clean and dry the wax is applied. The final step is buffing the floor with a special pad to shine and smooth the finish. Waxing is a good way to prevent wood damages such as moisture and scratching. Today's wax can last for a long period time and, depending on the amount of traffic on your floors, can last from 1 to 2 years.