Best Hardwood Floor Installation & Refinishing near Alliston, ON

Yes, hardwood floors are a product of nature & will change in appearance over time. Some facts to consider:Many of the high quality prefinished manufacturers use U.V. retardant finishes, however, even these steps in pre-finishing are not guaranteed to maintain color stability. Most types of discoloration are natural & the change in appearance is usually so gradual that most homeowners do not notice it at all until furniture or area carpets are moved. When installing new areas of hardwood, or when areas of floors are repaired with new material you will see a difference, do not be alarmed! This is a natural occurrence, and in most cases, if given enough time, it will usually even out & become unnoticeable. Some species of woods are sought after for their ability to change in appearance, North American cherry being a prime example. This wood, when first installed (or refinished) starts a very light tan/golden color. Within a few weeks (depending upon the amount of direct sunlight), it will begin to noticeably change to a deep, rich, reddish-brown tone. Be aware, discoloration can also be caused by exposure to caustic materials, or by improper maintenance methods. Please check with us for information on proper cleaning products and procedures for your hardwood floors.

When considering durability of your floor you need to think about the traffic in the area in which you are putting the hardwood. This is will dictate how durable you really need it to be. Durability is mostly based on the hardness of the wood, which is measured by the Janka Scale which tests the force needed to embed a steel ball half way in the wood.

Yes. Hardwood flooring is a natural product. Therefore, you should expect there will be natural color variations in the wood. Although lower grades of flooring will have a larger number of character blemishes, you can expect color variations in all grades.

Industry practice is to usually lay flooring with the length of the room or towards the major light source. In some cases a change in flooring direction may be required from room-to-room and is a very common practice. There is also the ability to lay on a 45-degree angle - our sales staff can work with you to help you decide which is most appropriate for your space, however it is ultimately up to you as to what look you prefer.

You should expect a clean, professional, floor laying expert who respects you and your home. There should be minimal discussion as he sets to his work at hand with the objective of laying your floor quickly and up to standard. For his breaks and lunch he may leave, sit in the room he is working or sit outside. When the install is complete the floor should be broom swept.