Polyurethane Vs. Water-Based Hardwood Floor Finishes & Stains
When it comes to choosing a finish for your hardwood floors, there are two main choices for style. Water-based and Polyurethane finishes. These two types
Hardwood Flooring Goes Green
New concepts in environmentally sound construction include what lies beneath our feet. Consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly structures has many flooring professionals offering new
How hard is Oak Flooring?
An important characteristic that you should take into consideration when shopping for species of hardwood flooring is the hardness factor. If you been shopping around
Something to think about when choosing a stain color for your hardwood floors
When choosing a hardwood floor stain, color is important. The correct stain color will be pleasing to the eye and bring the flooring to life.
How often should you have your floors refinished?
The National Wood Flooring Association recommends that hardwood floors be refinished every 7-10 years depending on foot traffic. When hardwood floors are rough and damaged
Pine Floors in Older Homes
There are lots of older homes in St. Louis with original pine hardwood floors. Pine is very soft, and therefore is more time consuming and
Hardwood vs Carpet for Small Children
Hardwood flooring is not only a better environment for people with allergies but it is also a safer environment for children and babies who may
What species of wood may be best as far as hardness tests?
The relative hardness of wood species is measured using what is called a Janka Hardness Rating. This test measures the force needed to embed a
Sheen Finish Choices on Hardwood Flooring
We get many questions about the sheen finish (or shine) on wood floors. Sheen finish is a matter of preference, but there are a few
Bamboo Wood Flooring
We have more and more inquiries about Bamboo Wood Flooring. According to the Home Decorating Reviews Magazine, “Bamboo flooring is one of the most beautiful
Why choose Hardwood Flooring?
Wide range of finishes and colors – recent hardwood flooring trends include wider planks with deeper richer colors, with hand scrapped plank wood flooring becoming
Hardwood Floor Cleaning Process
Here are some rules to abide by when cleaning your hardwood floors: Polyurethaned floors should never be waxed and require cleaners that won’t leave a
New Cricket Wireless Gym Court
Professional Floors of St. Louis has recently revitalized a gym court in a St. Louis recreational facility along with the national volunteer organization, Rebuilding Together
The Large Gym Floor Screening and Recoating
We’re screening and recoating a large gym floor for a local St. Louis private school. Generally, this should be done on an annual basis, for
Gym and Sports Court Floors Installation, Refinishing, and Re-Coating
Professional Floors of St. Louis has become a leader in the installation, refinishing, and re-coating of gym and sports court floors in St. Louis. A
Oak Floors – the Wood Species of Choice
In St. Louis, Oak floors still seem to be the wood species of choice. Here at Professional Floors of St. Louis, we agree, and think
Cleaning and Maintenance of Wood Floors
Lately, there have been many phone calls on the cleaning and maintenance of wood floors. We at Professional Floors of St. Louis feel that too
Repair of the Hardwood Gym Floor for TouchPoint Autism Center in St. Louis
Today Professional floors of St Louis started to repair the hardwood gym floor for TouchPoint Autism Center in St. Louis. The gym floor was damaged
Do Hardwood Floors Add Value to Your Home?
According to One Project Closer, hardwood floors are definitely a great investment “Hardwoods Add Appeal… and That Adds Value. Woodfloors.org (the Hardwood Flooring Association of
Hottest Trends in Hardwood Flooring
Here’s what we’re seeing in new flooring trends for 2011… Ethical Floor Coverings – Now more than ever, it’s easy for the average homeowner to
Inquiries about Bamboo Flooring
Inquiries about Bamboo Flooring have increased during the past year at Professional Floors of St. Louis. Even though Bamboo is not as commonly used in