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20 BEST PAINT COLORS FOR A HOME OFFICE Benjamin Moore. BM Misty Blue ( get sample) BM Celestial ( get sample) BM Riviera Azure ( get sample) BM Oriental Iris ( get sample) Note: if you love a darker blue, or navy, my absolute favorite shade of navy is Sherwin Williams Commodore. Generally, it’s too dark to put on all 4 walls of an office. But, it’s awesome as an accent wall. BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it MOST POPULAR HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIES AND PICTURES There are actually 600 species with red oak and white oak being the most popular, especially when it comes to flooring. White Oak is the state tree for Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland; Red Oak is the state tree for New Jersey. It’s important to note that red oak and white oak are the names of the trees and not the color of the woods. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORS: WHAT IS A SCREEN AND RECOAT? WHAT DOES The buffer has a mesh that is embedded with abrasive particles – just enough to allow proper bonding for the new coat of poly. It is basically the last step of the sanding process. Typically, for a screen and recoat, you add one coat of poly, but if you’d like even extra protection, you can add on 2 coats. You would screen before eachcoat.
FLOODED FLOORS? MANY DON'T REALIZE WHAT INSURANCE WILL COVER. Usually, the insurance company has a fixed rate per hour to compensate the homeowner. I believe it is usually $35-40/hr. Painting base boards – often baseboards need to be repainted or touched up after flooring is done (this depends on the nature of the flooring). NEW FRONT PAGE APRIL 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
20 BEST PAINT COLORS FOR A HOME OFFICE Benjamin Moore. BM Misty Blue ( get sample) BM Celestial ( get sample) BM Riviera Azure ( get sample) BM Oriental Iris ( get sample) Note: if you love a darker blue, or navy, my absolute favorite shade of navy is Sherwin Williams Commodore. Generally, it’s too dark to put on all 4 walls of an office. But, it’s awesome as an accent wall. BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it MOST POPULAR HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIES AND PICTURES There are actually 600 species with red oak and white oak being the most popular, especially when it comes to flooring. White Oak is the state tree for Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland; Red Oak is the state tree for New Jersey. It’s important to note that red oak and white oak are the names of the trees and not the color of the woods. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORS: WHAT IS A SCREEN AND RECOAT? WHAT DOES The buffer has a mesh that is embedded with abrasive particles – just enough to allow proper bonding for the new coat of poly. It is basically the last step of the sanding process. Typically, for a screen and recoat, you add one coat of poly, but if you’d like even extra protection, you can add on 2 coats. You would screen before eachcoat.
FLOODED FLOORS? MANY DON'T REALIZE WHAT INSURANCE WILL COVER. Usually, the insurance company has a fixed rate per hour to compensate the homeowner. I believe it is usually $35-40/hr. Painting base boards – often baseboards need to be repainted or touched up after flooring is done (this depends on the nature of the flooring). NEW FRONT PAGE APRIL 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
WESTCHESTER FLOORING BLOG Flooring Trends for 2021 – Real Trends for Real People. 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically BASEMENT STAIRS: BEST FLOORING CHOICES FOR STEPS The 2 best solutions for basement stairs are: 1) carpet and 2) hardwood/woodor even better a combo of these two – wood plus a carpet runner. Now, if you have concrete steps, I would just recommend doing carpet. It is the easiest, safest and least expensive option. If you have solid wood steps (of any sortincluding pine steps ), then you CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a 10 STUNNING BLACK HARDWOOD FLOORS AND BLACK STAIN COLORS 1. Black wood stains. Since darker and darker stains have increased in demand, Duraseal recently introduced a new stain color called True Black . It is the darkest stain out there and it’s pretty opaque so that you barely see the wood’s grain. The picture on the right usesTrue Black.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
DIY HARDWOOD INSTALLATION TOOLS These tools should enable you to have a smooth and beautiful do-it-yourself installation. You may have some of these on hand already. But, make sure you have all the necessary tools. Below are some item inexpensive items that will help you prolong the life of your amazing hardwood floors (cleaning product, felt pads, plasticmats for rolling
HOW TO SAVE YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORS FROM WATER DAMAGE (OR A Speed is the key. The first 24 hours are critical, and the longer the wood is in contact with water, the worse the damage will be. If you remove the water from your hardwood floors quickly and properly dry them, you may be able to save the wood (or most of it). Most likely, you will need to sand and refinish the wood afterwards, and then your HARDWOOD FLOOR SANDING More about the actual cost savings for a DIY sanding job, as well as the most common mistakes made by do-it-yourselfers below. 3. It will take you longer vs hiring a professional. Professional sanders do this all the time, so they are more adept at this work and can do IS IT POSSIBLE TO DO A LIGHT SANDING ON A HARDWOOD FLOOR? Can you lightly sand hardwood floors? Many of my Westchester customers ask me if they can do a “light” sanding of their hardwood flooring. There are many contexts behind this question, and different reasons for asking, and this context is critical to understand before giving a direct answer.THE FLOORING GIRL
The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it isKITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
DO YOU HAVE HARDWOOD UNDER YOUR CARPET? REFINISH OR RECARPET? Hardwood can really last for hundreds of years (in fact, I’ve refinished floors that were made in the 18th and 19th century. Carpeting is, on average, replaced every 5-7 yrs. Usually, it’s replaced far before the warranty technically runs outdue to all the stains. Cleaning your carpets annually (professionally) willdefinitely improve
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The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it isKITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
DO YOU HAVE HARDWOOD UNDER YOUR CARPET? REFINISH OR RECARPET? Hardwood can really last for hundreds of years (in fact, I’ve refinished floors that were made in the 18th and 19th century. Carpeting is, on average, replaced every 5-7 yrs. Usually, it’s replaced far before the warranty technically runs outdue to all the stains. Cleaning your carpets annually (professionally) willdefinitely improve
FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
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WHAT IS LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING? PROS AND CONS OF LVP Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) is an affordable waterproof floor that looks like hardwood. It usually has an attached cork backing for some extra cushioning and insulation. Engineered Vinyl Plank (EVP) is the most popular type and this is a clickable floating floor which means it can be installed on top of concrete or tile. WHAT IS THE BEST FLOOR FOR A KITCHEN? Cork flooring for kitchens. Cork flooring is also another great option for kitchens. It’s extremely water and mold resistant and it provides a great cushioning and softness for your feet. It’s unlike any other floor that I’ve stepped on. Cork floors also provide some insulation, so they are warmer on your feet. HOW TO SAVE YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORS FROM WATER DAMAGE (OR A Speed is the key. The first 24 hours are critical, and the longer the wood is in contact with water, the worse the damage will be. If you remove the water from your hardwood floors quickly and properly dry them, you may be able to save the wood (or most of it). Most likely, you will need to sand and refinish the wood afterwards, and then your DIY HARDWOOD INSTALLATION TOOLS These tools should enable you to have a smooth and beautiful do-it-yourself installation. You may have some of these on hand already. But, make sure you have all the necessary tools. Below are some item inexpensive items that will help you prolong the life of your amazing hardwood floors (cleaning product, felt pads, plasticmats for rolling
IS IT POSSIBLE TO DO A LIGHT SANDING ON A HARDWOOD FLOOR? Can you lightly sand hardwood floors? Many of my Westchester customers ask me if they can do a “light” sanding of their hardwood flooring. There are many contexts behind this question, and different reasons for asking, and this context is critical to understand before giving a direct answer. HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood. 7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR FLOORING CONTRACTOR 7. Ask your contractor how they will contain dust and clean up. There are many ways to contain the dust and mess, and it’s best to ask up front and plan ahead. Make sure that your flooring contractor will add plastic around the areas not being done and protect drapery, chandeliers and appliances. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SAND AND REFINISH HARDWOOD FLOORS? Many don’t realize that it often takes 3 to 5 days to refinish hardwood floors + an additional 4 days before the furniture (or drop cloths) can be put on the floors. This translates to 7 to 9 days in total. And, if you have a large area to do as well as lot of carpet toremove and a
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The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood.KITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
TIPS ON MATCHING NEW AND EXISTING HARDWOOD Here are the factors to consider when matching existing and new hardwood floors: 1. Thickness/height of flooring (and sub-floor) Most houses in Westchester have solid hardwood flooring which is 3/4″ thick. It’s much easier to match if you have solid hardwood. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
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The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood.KITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
TIPS ON MATCHING NEW AND EXISTING HARDWOOD Here are the factors to consider when matching existing and new hardwood floors: 1. Thickness/height of flooring (and sub-floor) Most houses in Westchester have solid hardwood flooring which is 3/4″ thick. It’s much easier to match if you have solid hardwood. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
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MOST POPULAR HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIES AND PICTURES There are actually 600 species with red oak and white oak being the most popular, especially when it comes to flooring. White Oak is the state tree for Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland; Red Oak is the state tree for New Jersey. It’s important to note that red oak and white oak are the names of the trees and not the color of the woods. FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it is WHAT TYPES OF CARPETS ARE BEST FOR CATS? THE FLOORING GIRL 1. Cut carpets will hold up better than looped carpets with cats. Cats love to play with things. They scratch and stretch and their claws can get into everything – whether intentional or by accident. With looped carpets, cat’s paws will often pull the loops out and cause the carpet to unravel in sections. 7 ADVANTAGES OF WHITE OAK HARDWOOD Top 7 advantages of white oak flooring. 1. White oak looks more modern and contemporary. White oak has less graining than red oak so it looks more modern and less traditional. This is because the growth rings are closer together, so the graining is smoother and has a more uniform flow. White oak tends to have more mineral streaks, so it’s a DO YOU HAVE HARDWOOD UNDER YOUR CARPET? REFINISH OR RECARPET? Hardwood can really last for hundreds of years (in fact, I’ve refinished floors that were made in the 18th and 19th century. Carpeting is, on average, replaced every 5-7 yrs. Usually, it’s replaced far before the warranty technically runs outdue to all the stains. Cleaning your carpets annually (professionally) willdefinitely improve
IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
HOW TO GET RID OF POPCORN CEILINGS...THE EASY WAY So to sum up, to make this project as easy as possible: 1) Use plastic sheeting for the walls and floors. 2) Use a garden sprayer to quickly and evenly wet the ceiling. 3) Apply long, slow, even strokes with your putty knife. 4) Use the popcorn ceiling bucket to reduce mess. DO I NEED TO SAND HARDWOOD FLOORS BEFORE APPLYING STAIN OR The floors need to be sanded 3 times, with finer and finer grits, so that all polyurethane and all stain is removed. You must be starting with fresh (or raw) hardwood floors. This process opens up the pores so that the stain will penetrateand penetrate evenly. The sanding process will also remove all oils and waxes on your floor (includingTHE FLOORING GIRL
The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood.KITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
TIPS ON MATCHING NEW AND EXISTING HARDWOOD Here are the factors to consider when matching existing and new hardwood floors: 1. Thickness/height of flooring (and sub-floor) Most houses in Westchester have solid hardwood flooring which is 3/4″ thick. It’s much easier to match if you have solid hardwood. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
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The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood.KITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
TIPS ON MATCHING NEW AND EXISTING HARDWOOD Here are the factors to consider when matching existing and new hardwood floors: 1. Thickness/height of flooring (and sub-floor) Most houses in Westchester have solid hardwood flooring which is 3/4″ thick. It’s much easier to match if you have solid hardwood. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
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MOST POPULAR HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIES AND PICTURES There are actually 600 species with red oak and white oak being the most popular, especially when it comes to flooring. White Oak is the state tree for Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland; Red Oak is the state tree for New Jersey. It’s important to note that red oak and white oak are the names of the trees and not the color of the woods. FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it is WHAT TYPES OF CARPETS ARE BEST FOR CATS? THE FLOORING GIRL 1. Cut carpets will hold up better than looped carpets with cats. Cats love to play with things. They scratch and stretch and their claws can get into everything – whether intentional or by accident. With looped carpets, cat’s paws will often pull the loops out and cause the carpet to unravel in sections. 7 ADVANTAGES OF WHITE OAK HARDWOOD Top 7 advantages of white oak flooring. 1. White oak looks more modern and contemporary. White oak has less graining than red oak so it looks more modern and less traditional. This is because the growth rings are closer together, so the graining is smoother and has a more uniform flow. White oak tends to have more mineral streaks, so it’s a DO YOU HAVE HARDWOOD UNDER YOUR CARPET? REFINISH OR RECARPET? Hardwood can really last for hundreds of years (in fact, I’ve refinished floors that were made in the 18th and 19th century. Carpeting is, on average, replaced every 5-7 yrs. Usually, it’s replaced far before the warranty technically runs outdue to all the stains. Cleaning your carpets annually (professionally) willdefinitely improve
IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
HOW TO GET RID OF POPCORN CEILINGS...THE EASY WAY So to sum up, to make this project as easy as possible: 1) Use plastic sheeting for the walls and floors. 2) Use a garden sprayer to quickly and evenly wet the ceiling. 3) Apply long, slow, even strokes with your putty knife. 4) Use the popcorn ceiling bucket to reduce mess. DO I NEED TO SAND HARDWOOD FLOORS BEFORE APPLYING STAIN OR The floors need to be sanded 3 times, with finer and finer grits, so that all polyurethane and all stain is removed. You must be starting with fresh (or raw) hardwood floors. This process opens up the pores so that the stain will penetrateand penetrate evenly. The sanding process will also remove all oils and waxes on your floor (includingTHE FLOORING GIRL
The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood.KITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
TIPS ON MATCHING NEW AND EXISTING HARDWOOD Here are the factors to consider when matching existing and new hardwood floors: 1. Thickness/height of flooring (and sub-floor) Most houses in Westchester have solid hardwood flooring which is 3/4″ thick. It’s much easier to match if you have solid hardwood. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
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The Flooring Girl – Westchester County NY.I seem to be one of the few women in a male dominated industryan industry which focuses on making the home look more beautiful, and an industry where women are often the primary decision maker. FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 2021 Flooring Trend Report – Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl and more. 2021 is almost here, so it’s time to publish my annual report on Flooring Trends. This report covers all flooring surfaces including hardwood, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl and more. If you are specifically looking for hardwood flooring trends, check out thisguide
BATHROOM VANITY TRENDS FOR 2021 1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral. White will help make the space larger which is an important consideration if you are spaceconstrained.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT ARE RUINING YOUR 5 Things you need to STOP doing so that your hardwood floors last longer. 1. Don’t use wax on your floors or cleaning products that promise to restore the sheen in your floors. I know, you see these “miracle” products all the time – the ones that tell you that they will restore your floor, add shine, give your floors a faceliftor add
TOP 7 BATHROOM FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021 Tile trends for bathroom and powder room flooring. Bathroom flooring can make a big statement, whether it's a large master bathroom or a small powder room. It provides the foundation and tone for the room. See the top 7 bathroom flooring trends, as well as guidelines for selecting tiles and types of floors to CAN YOU REFINISH PREFINISHED FLOORS? The answer is generally “yes,” as long as the pre-finished (or site finished) floors are solid hardwood. If the flooring is engineered hardwood, the answer is usually “No.”. The same equipment and process is used to refinish both site finished and pre-finished wood, although sanding pre-finished wood is bit more challenging and take a HARDWOOD FLOORING GRADES Select grade is generally considered the highest grade as it has the least color variation. It costs the more. This is followed by No 1 which has more color variation and some occasional knots, and that is followed by No 2 which has a lot more color variation and knots. Sometimes, this is called character grade or cabin grade wood.KITCHEN FLOORS
1. Hardwood Floors are easier on your feet. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking or entertaining or both. 2. Hardwood Floors are warmer on your feet. Tile draws heat away, so tile flooring feels colder, especially in the winter. Of course, with tile flooring, you can also install radiantheat underneath
TIPS ON MATCHING NEW AND EXISTING HARDWOOD Here are the factors to consider when matching existing and new hardwood floors: 1. Thickness/height of flooring (and sub-floor) Most houses in Westchester have solid hardwood flooring which is 3/4″ thick. It’s much easier to match if you have solid hardwood. IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
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Best Paint tools for a better, faster and easier job Painting the interior of your home is a bit of art and science. My painters (both men and women) have a lot of experienceand they use these tools to make the job easier and fasterand these tools make the job lookbetter, too.
MOST POPULAR HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIES AND PICTURES There are actually 600 species with red oak and white oak being the most popular, especially when it comes to flooring. White Oak is the state tree for Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland; Red Oak is the state tree for New Jersey. It’s important to note that red oak and white oak are the names of the trees and not the color of the woods. FLOORING AND SELLING YOUR HOME: WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT? When selling a home, one of the features that many buyers will focus their attention on will be the flooring. In fact flooring can make or break the sale of a home. And, when the house is vacant (i.e. no furniture, the flooring becomes even more important as it is WHAT TYPES OF CARPETS ARE BEST FOR CATS? THE FLOORING GIRL 1. Cut carpets will hold up better than looped carpets with cats. Cats love to play with things. They scratch and stretch and their claws can get into everything – whether intentional or by accident. With looped carpets, cat’s paws will often pull the loops out and cause the carpet to unravel in sections. 7 ADVANTAGES OF WHITE OAK HARDWOOD Top 7 advantages of white oak flooring. 1. White oak looks more modern and contemporary. White oak has less graining than red oak so it looks more modern and less traditional. This is because the growth rings are closer together, so the graining is smoother and has a more uniform flow. White oak tends to have more mineral streaks, so it’s a DO YOU HAVE HARDWOOD UNDER YOUR CARPET? REFINISH OR RECARPET? Hardwood can really last for hundreds of years (in fact, I’ve refinished floors that were made in the 18th and 19th century. Carpeting is, on average, replaced every 5-7 yrs. Usually, it’s replaced far before the warranty technically runs outdue to all the stains. Cleaning your carpets annually (professionally) willdefinitely improve
IS IT REALLY CHEAPER TO BUY YOUR FLOORING AT HOME DEPOT? This was my topic of discussion for my 10 min presentation at BNI yesterday. My conclusions are: Yes, you can get a cheaper product at Home Depot – ABSOLUTELYBut, you usually get a lower value (especially in terms of labor and serviceand often in product quality).and because of this, while it sometimes appears that you aresaving a
HOW TO GET RID OF POPCORN CEILINGS...THE EASY WAY So to sum up, to make this project as easy as possible: 1) Use plastic sheeting for the walls and floors. 2) Use a garden sprayer to quickly and evenly wet the ceiling. 3) Apply long, slow, even strokes with your putty knife. 4) Use the popcorn ceiling bucket to reduce mess. DO I NEED TO SAND HARDWOOD FLOORS BEFORE APPLYING STAIN OR The floors need to be sanded 3 times, with finer and finer grits, so that all polyurethane and all stain is removed. You must be starting with fresh (or raw) hardwood floors. This process opens up the pores so that the stain will penetrateand penetrate evenly. The sanding process will also remove all oils and waxes on your floor (including* HOME
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