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Sanding Oak Striped Parquet: A Firsthand Account from the Hallway and Living Area
Strip flooring, also known as industrial-style or multi-strip parquet, is durable and easy to maintain. It is often used in hallways and living areas where the floor has to withstand heavy use. In this review, we’ll show you...
Installing and Sanding Multi-Strip Hardwood Flooring on an Office Floor: A Field Report
Large, contiguous areas present different challenges than a single room: The subfloor must be properly prepared, the adhesive must be applied quickly, and the sanding must be uniform across the entire surface. In this...
Sanding Oak Plank Flooring in the Living Room: A Firsthand Account
Wide oak planks with knots, cracks, and a lively grain add a lot of character to a living space. To ensure that this texture stands out nicely after sanding, the finish must be clean and even. In this...
Old Hardwood Floors Before Sanding: How We Assess Their Condition
Before we start working on an old hardwood floor, we take a close look at it. That’s because not every old floor can be restored equally well, and the right grit depends heavily on its condition. In...
Sanding Oak Herringbone Parquet: A Firsthand Account from an Apartment
Herringbone oak parquet is one of the most beautiful types of flooring, and it can be sanded down multiple times. In this review, we’ll use an apartment as an example to show what freshly sanded herringbone parquet looks like and what we look for when sanding...
Sanding Mosaic Parquet in a Preschool: A Firsthand Account
A preschool is the toughest test for a hardwood floor: chairs are dragged across it, toys fall on it, and every day, lots of little feet run across it. Oak mosaic hardwood can withstand this if it’s regularly...
Sanding and Sealing High-Gloss Herringbone Parquet
A high-gloss finish makes herringbone parquet shine, but it doesn't hide any flaws: Every sanding mark and every speck of dust becomes visible in the light. In this review, we use photos from the job site to show how we restored an old...
Sanding Wide Plank Flooring in the Attic: A Firsthand Account
Country-style planks instantly add character to an attic: wide planks, vibrant grain, knotholes, and fine cracks. To ensure the floor looks uniform in the end while still retaining its texture, the right sanding is key...
Installing and Sanding Mosaic Parquet: A Foyer Case Study
Mosaic parquet is durable, versatile, and can be sanded down multiple times. In this case study, we use photos from the job site to show how we installed and sanded mosaic parquet in a large foyer. The pictures...
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