What to Expect
Once you’ve decided to install or refinish a wood floor, you may wonder what will happen next. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after the work takes place will help ensure a high-quality job.
Before work begins, remove all furnishings, draperies, paintings, and other items from the room. Flooring professionals typically are not insured against damages to these items, so removal will be your responsibility. For new installations, the wood will need to acclimate, which will vary from two days to two weeks.
If your floors are being sanded, finished or refinished, be prepared for some noise and disruption. Dust containment systems can minimize debris, but no system is 100% effective, so cover any items that you want to keep dust-free. When the finish is applied, stay off your floors until it has dried. The time required will vary depending on the type of finish used.
After the finish has dried, put felt pads on the bottoms of any furniture to minimize scratches and dents. Place scatter rugs at all entrances, avoiding those with rubber backs, which can discolor your floor. Avoid walking on your floors with cleats or high heels in disrepair.
Keep in mind that no two floor boards will be identical. Variations in appearance are completely normal. As your floor ages, some color change can occur. This also is normal, but can be minimized by limiting exposure to direct sunlight, and periodically moving furniture and rugs. Cracks are normal as well, and will appear and disappear between floor boards during seasons of high and low humidity. Generally, anything less than the width of a dime is considered normal, and will correct itself as seasons change. Flooring inspectors recommend inspecting the floor from a standing position in normal lighting to identify irregularities.
Finally, keep your wood floors looking their best by properly maintaining them. Use a cleaning product recommended for your floors and use it regularly to keep them looking beautiful for years to come.
Servicing Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Communities like:
Abington, PA ~ Ambler, PA ~ Ardmore, PA ~ Bala Cynwyd, PA ~ Blue Bell, PA ~ Bridgeport, PA ~ Bryn Athyn, PA ~ Cheltenham, PA ~ Collegeville, PA ~ Colmar, PA ~ Conshohocken, PA ~ Dresher, PA ~ East Greenville, PA ~ Elkins Park, PA ~ Flourtown, PA ~ Fort Washington, PA ~ Frederick, PA ~ Gilbertsville, PA ~ Gladwyne, PA ~ Glenside, PA ~ Green Lane, PA ~ Gwynedd, PA ~ Gwynedd Valley, PA ~ Harleysville, PA ~ Hatboro, PA ~ Hatfield, PA ~ Haverford, PA ~ Horsham, PA ~ Huntingdon Valley, PA ~ Jenkintown, PA ~ King Of Prussia, PA ~ Lafayette Hill, PA ~ Lansdale, PA ~ Merion Station, PA ~ Mont Clare, PA ~ Montgomeryville, PA ~ Narberth, PA ~ Norristown, PA ~ North Wales, PA ~ Oreland, PA ~ Palm, PA ~ Pennsburg, PA ~ Perkiomenville, PA ~ Plymouth Meeting, PA ~ Pottstown, PA ~ Red Hill, PA ~ Royersford, PA ~ Sassamansville, PA ~ Schwenksville, PA ~ Skippack, PA ~ Souderton, PA ~ Spring Mount, PA ~ Telford, PA ~ Willow Grove, PA ~ Wyncote, PA ~ Wynnewood, PA ~ Zieglerville, PA ~
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Bensalem, PA ~ Bristol, PA ~ Chalfont, PA ~ Croydon, PA ~ Doylestown, PA ~ Dublin, PA ~ Erwinna, PA ~ Fairless Hills, PA ~ Feasterville Trevose, PA ~ Fountainville, PA ~ Furlong, PA ~ Hilltown, PA ~ Jamison, PA ~ Kintnersville, PA ~ Langhorne, PA ~ Levittown, PA ~ Line Lexington, PA ~ Morrisville, PA ~ New Hope, PA ~ Newtown, PA ~ Ottsville, PA ~ Perkasie, PA ~ Pipersville, PA ~ Quakertown, PA ~ Richboro, PA ~ Richlandtown, PA ~ Riegelsville, PA ~ Sellersville, PA ~ Silverdale, PA ~ Southampton, PA ~ Springtown, PA ~ Trumbauersville, PA ~ Upper Black Eddy, PA ~ Warminster, PA ~ Warrington, PA ~ Washington Crossing, PA ~ Wycombe, PA
Servicing Delaware County, Pennsylvania Communities like:
Aston, PA ~ Brookhaven, PA ~ Broomall, PA ~ Bryn Mawr, PA ~ Chadds Ford, PA ~ Chester, PA ~ Cheyney, PA ~ Clifton Heights, PA ~ Crum Lynne, PA ~ Darby, PA ~ Drexel Hill, PA ~ Essington, PA ~ Folcroft, PA ~ Folsom, PA ~ Glen Mills, PA ~ Glenolden, PA ~ Havertown, PA ~ Holmes, PA ~ Lansdowne, PA ~ Marcus Hook, PA ~ Main Line, PA ~ Media, PA ~ Morton, PA ~ Newtown Square, PA ~ Norwood, PA ~ Philadelphia, PA ~ Prospect Park, PA ~ Ridley Park, PA ~ Sharon Hill, PA ~ Springfield, PA ~ Swarthmore, PA ~ Thornton, PA ~ Upper Darby, PA ~ Villanova, PA ~
~ Wallingford, PA ~ Wayne, PA ~ Woodlyn, PA ~
Servicing Chester County, Pennsylvania Communities like:
Atglen, PA ~ Avondale, PA ~ Berwyn, PA ~ Birchrunville, PA ~ Brandamore, PA ~ Chester Springs, PA ~ Coatesville, PA ~ Cochranville, PA ~ Devon, PA ~ Downingtown, PA ~ Elverson, PA ~ Exton, PA ~ Glenmoore, PA ~ Honey Brook, PA ~ Immaculata, PA ~ Kennett Square, PA ~ Landenberg, PA ~ Lincoln University, PA ~ Malvern, PA ~ Modena, PA ~ Nottingham, PA ~ Oxford, PA ~ Paoli, PA ~ Parker Ford, PA ~ Parkesburg, PA ~ Phoenixville, PA ~ Pomeroy, PA ~ Pottstown, PA ~ Sadsburyville, PA ~ Spring City, PA ~ Thorndale, PA ~ Toughkenamon, PA ~ West Chester, PA ~
~ Western Mainline, PA ~ West Grove, PA ~
Offering Service to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Communities such as:
Philadelphia, PA ~ Art Museum Area ~ Bridesburg ~ Bustleton ~ Center City, Philadelphia ~ Chestnut Hill ~ Convention Center - Philadelphia ~ East Falls ~ East Oak Lane ~ Fairmont ~ Fairmont Park ~ Fern Rock ~ Fishtown ~ Holmesburg ~ Kensington ~ Manayunk ~ Mt. Airy ~ Northern Liberties ~ North Philadelphia ~ Northeast Philadelphia ~ Olney ~ Port Richmond ~ Rittenhouse Square ~ Roxborough ~ Somerton ~ South Philly ~ Tacony ~ Torresdale ~ University City ~ Philadelphia ~ West Oak Lane ~ West Philadelphia ~ Wynnefield ~
New Castle County, Delaware Communities:
~ Wilmington, DE ~ Yorklyn, DE ~ Bear, DE ~ Claymont, DE ~ Delaware City, DE ~ Hockessin, DE ~ Middletown, DE ~ Montchanin, DE ~ New Castle, DE ~ Newark, DE ~ Odessa, DE ~ Port Penn, DE ~ Rockland, DE ~ Saint Georges, DE ~ Townsend, DE
Kent County, Delaware Communities:
Camden Wyoming, DE ~ Clayton, DE ~ Dover, DE ~ Dover AFB, DE ~ Felton, DE ~ Frederica, DE ~ Harrington, DE ~ Hartly, DE ~ Houston, DE ~ Kenton, DE ~ Magnolia, DE ~ Marydel, DE ~ Smyrna, DE ~ Viola, DE ~ Woodside, D E
Sussex County, Delaware Communities:
Bethany Beach, DE ~ Bethel, DE ~ Bridgeville, DE ~ Dagsboro, DE ~ Delmar, DE ~ Dewey Beach, DE ~ Ellendale, DE ~ Fenwick Island, DE ~ Frankford, DE ~ Georgetown, DE ~ Greenwood, DE ~ Harbeson, DE ~ Laurel, DE ~ Lewes, DE ~ Lincoln, DE ~ Milford, DE ~ Millsboro, DE ~ Millville, DE ~ Milton, DE ~ Ocean View, DE ~ Rehoboth Beach, DE ~ Seaford, DE ~ Selbyville, DE
Caroline County, Maryland Communities:
Denton, MD ~ Federalsburg, MD ~ Goldsboro, MD ~ Greensboro, MD ~ Henderson, MD ~ Hillsboro, MD ~ Marydel, MD ~ Preston, MD ~ Ridgely, MD
Carroll County, Maryland Communities:
Finksburg, MD ~ Hampstead, MD ~ Keymar, MD ~ Manchester, MD ~ Marriottsville, MD ~ New Windsor, MD ~ Sykesville, MD ~ Taneytown, MD ~ Union Bridge, MD ~ Westminster, MD
Harford County, Maryland Communities:
Aberdeen, MD ~ Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD ~ Abingdon, MD ~ Bel Air, MD ~ Belcamp, MD ~ Churchville, MD ~ Darlington, MD ~ Edgewood, MD ~ Fallston, MD ~ Forest Hill, MD ~ Gunpowder, MD ~ Havre De Grace, MD ~ Jarrettsville, MD ~ Joppa, MD ~ Perryman, MD ~ Pylesville, MD ~ Street, MD ~ White Hall, MD ~ Whiteford, MD
Howard County, Maryland Communities:
Annapolis Junction, MD ~ Clarksville, MD ~ Columbia, MD ~ Cooksville, MD ~ Dayton, MD ~ Elkridge, MD ~ Ellicott City, MD ~ Fulton, MD ~ Glenelg, MD ~ Glenwood, MD ~ Highland, MD ~ Jessup, MD ~ Laurel, MD ~ Savage, MD ~ West Friendship, MD ~ Woodbine, MD ~ Woodstock, MD
Kent County, Maryland Communities:
Betterton, MD ~ Chestertown, MD ~ Galena, MD ~ Kennedyville, MD ~ Massey, MD ~ Millington, MD ~ Rock Hall, MD ~ Still Pond, MD ~ Worton, MD
Montgomery County, Maryland Communities:
Ashton, MD ~ Barnesville, MD ~ Beallsville, MD ~ Bethesda, MD ~ Boyds, MD ~ Brinklow, MD ~ Brookeville, MD ~ Burtonsville, MD ~ Cabin John, MD ~ Chevy Chase, MD ~ Clarksburg, MD ~ Damascus, MD ~ Derwood, MD ~ Dickerson, MD ~ Gaithersburg, MD ~ Garrett Park, MD ~ Germantown, MD ~ Glen Echo, MD ~ Kensington, MD ~ Montgomery Village, MD ~ Olney, MD ~ Poolesville, MD ~ Potomac, MD ~ Rockville, MD ~ Sandy Spring, MD ~ Silver Spring, MD ~ Spencerville, MD ~ Takoma Park, MD ~ Washington Grove, MD
Prince Georges County, Maryland Communities:
Accokeek, MD ~ Andrews AFB, MD ~ Aquasco, MD ~ Beltsville, MD ~ Bladensburg, MD ~ Bowie, MD ~ Brandywine, MD ~ Brentwood, MD ~ Capitol Heights, MD ~ Cheltenham, MD ~ Clinton, MD ~ College Park, MD ~ District Heights, MD ~ Fort Washington, MD ~ Glenn Dale, MD ~ Greenbelt, MD ~ Hyattsville, MD ~ Lanham, MD ~ Laurel, MD ~ Mount Rainier, MD ~ Oxon Hill, MD ~ Riverdale, MD ~ Suitland, MD ~ Temple Hills, MD ~ Upper Marlboro, MD
Queen Annes County, Maryland Communities:
Barclay, MD ~ Centreville, MD ~ Chester, MD ~ Church Hill, MD ~ Crumpton, MD ~ Grasonville, MD ~ Ingleside, MD ~ Queen Anne, MD ~ Queenstown, MD ~ Stevensville, MD ~ Sudlersville, MD
Talbot County, Maryland Communities:
Bozman, MD ~ Claiborne, MD ~ Cordova, MD ~ Easton, MD ~ Mcdaniel, MD ~ Newcomb, MD ~ Oxford, MD ~ Royal Oak, MD ~ Saint Michaels, MD ~ Sherwood, MD ~ Tilghman, MD ~ Trappe, MD ~ Wittman, MD ~ Wye Mills, MD