Many people battle with the decision of whether to sand their wooden floors themselves or to get the professionals in. For those who choose the former, I have decided to layout EVERYTHING I do in my job. Every tiny little detail. It is my intention to answer every single question you may...
If you are going the DIY route to sand your wood floors, our expert advice will help you avoid mistakes with time-tested tactics for a gorgeous wood floor.
Many homeowners are opting for exposed concrete floors in their homes, because they can be attractive and are easy to keep clean. Before you can add a colored stain followed by a coating of epoxy, urethane or wax to make a concrete floor shine, you must prepare the floor's surface. A p...
Over time, each of my children has drawn close to me for healing, and pulled away for the same reason. I am, after all, the one they hold responsible for the shifting emotional sand in their psyche. Ten years ago, I remarried a man whose children were also grown. We imagined that wo...
How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit Manufacturers may indicate sandpaper grit by the number or by describing it, so it’s helpful to know what each description means. Extra-coarse sandpaper(24 to 36 grit): Used for removing paint and varnish;sanding old floorsmight also require extra-coarse...
Clean up loose debris: Sweep or vacuum your tile floors regularly to keep them from getting dull. Ceramic tiles may be resistant to dirt, but sand and grit can dull the glazed surfaces. Choose the right floor mop: Clean tile with mild detergent and clean water using a rag or chamois-type...
When a fire breaks out in amulti-story building, aladder truckis used to get firefighters to the higher floors. The ladder on the truck is raised and lowered using ahydraulic piston rod. As hydraulic fluid enters this piston rod through one of two hoses, the pressure of the fluid will ...
Rub the spot with No. 000 steel wool and floor wax. If the stain goes deeper, lightly sand the floor and clean with fine steel wool and odorless mineral spirits. BHG / Danielle Moore How Often to Clean Hardwood Floors How often you clean hardwood floors will depend on a number of factor...
How to Repair Floors How to Repair Parquet Flooring Remove the needed piece of wood from a parquet unit; if necessary, cut the wire spline that holds it. Wood parquet is beautiful, but damaged blocks can be a problem. For invisible repairs, replace the damaged wood with matching ...
Be sure to vacuum dust from around cords and vents because, along with pet hair, it can clog machines or outlets. For getting rid of dust on hardwood floors Vacuum your hardwood floors at least weekly and wet clean them every one to two months (more or less frequently, depending on ...