The National Wood Flooring Association (woodfloors.org) has resources to assist you in choosing the correct floor for your needs. They have a listing of local contractors who will be able to provide you with physical samples of flooring.
Hardwood floors are generally more expensive than tile floors because they are harder to maintain. However, higher quality tile floors can cost more than hardwood floors.
Hardwood floors.
There are a number of websites that offer information on refinishing hardwood floors. One can find such information on 'bobvila', 'Lowe's' and 'Popular Mechanics'.
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors.
Someone could find out more about installing hardwood floors by attending a workshop at Home Depot. One could also just ask an employee of stores like Home Depot or Rona.
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors.
I need to refinish my hardwood floors. Where can I find a guide for refinishing hardwood floors?
Hardwood floors are much better than carpets. They first of all are easier to clean and secondly have a much more elegant look to them and are better.
One can learn more about installing hardwood floors from the following DIY websites: Home Depot, DIY Network, Wood Floors, Armstrong, Build Direct, Hardwood Floors Mag, One Project Closer, Hosking Hardwood, to name a few.
One can find very useful information on the Armstrong website. Here one will learn what floating hardwood floors are, average prices and advantages to having them.
Hardwood floors have become more and more popular, and so it is not surprising that there are now more and more brands of hardwood floors. For quality and durability, you may want to choose a hardwood flooring manufacturer that has been in business for many years. HOSKING HARDWOOD FLOORING started it's business in 1939 and for the last 12 years has been the largest online discount flooring store.
yes they are excellent and better for cleaning hardwood floors. It is highly recommended from many sources to use them on hardwood floors. They work best on hardwood and tile floors.