DIY Hardwood Floor Tips

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At Last, The Secret to Acclimating Hardwood Floors Is Revealed!
"That means it releases moisture during the winter heating months when humidity is low and absorbs moisture during the humid spring and summer months."
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3 Best Dust Masks for Woodworking, Flooring, and Sanding
"When it comes to a dust mask vs. respirator, a respirator is just a more efficient version of the simple dust mask."
the bosch circular saw is being used to cut wood
What’s the Best Saw for Cutting Hardwood Flooring?
"The two best types of saws for cutting wood flooring are a miter saw and a circular saw."
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Vinyl vs Laminate Flooring – Which One Should You Use?
"Laminate flooring looks like luxury vinyl planks because both use a printed design layer, protected by a hard, transparent plastic wear layer."
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How to Have Waterproof Wood Flooring
"If the slab or basement on which your home sits is in an area with high moisture or a high-water table, you should seal and waterproof the cement slab before installing a hardwood floor."
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Adding Value to Your Home With Simple Fixes and Upgrades
"Remember that you can always consult real estate professionals like interior designers or realtors to find out how you can make the most out of your space and increase your home value."
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5 Best Wood Floor Fillers for Hardwood Floors
"Wood Filler Wood Putty Water-Based Oil or Solvent-Based Dries hard Stays pliable Best for unfinished wood Suitable for finished wood Indoor application Outdoor or Indoor application."
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What You Need To Know About Replacing Carpet With Hardwood Flooring
"It's durable, stylish, and reliable, and if you take care of it properly, a hardwood floor will serve you for many years to come and increase your home value if you intend to sell it."
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How to Install Quarter Round Moldings with Nails or Caulk
"If you’re still unsure how to install quarter round yourself, here is one more quick video, How To Install Quarter Round, and includes how to make a butt-joint splice for a long wall."
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How to Apply A Wood Floor Oil Finish & Maintenance Tips You Need
"This video about oiling a wood floor with wood oil uses a specific 2-part product."
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Hardwood Floor Medallions – What You Need to Know
"Installing a Floor Medallion video - This silent video displays written instructions that accompany each step of the installation process."
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Light Hardwood Floors or Dark Hardwood Floors? Which is Best?
"To see the variety of shades achieved from bleaching wood, watch this video, Bleaching the Red out of Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors."
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When & Why You Need A Moisture Barrier for Wood Floors
"Unless there is some water feature, steam room, or other moisture sources on the first floor, the moisture barrier for hardwood floors under the first floor should suffice for the rest of the home."
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How to Select Hardwood Flooring That is Best for Your Home
"An engineered floor uses a thin wood top layer bonded to layers of other materials to reduce the natural expansion and contraction that happens with natural wood."
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How to Install Wood Floor Reducer Molding for Wood Floor Transitions
"As a review, this comprehensive video, How to Install Transitions From a Higher Floor to a Lower Floor, demonstrates the various reducer moldings and how they install on different floors."