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Have you been daydreaming of switching from carpet to hardwood floors? You are not alone! While carpet has been a favorite for many decades and is lower in cost and soft on your feet, there are many pitfalls that homeowners have to consider before officially committing to carpet. Don’t stick with carpet! Here are our … Read More 3 Reasons to Replace Carpet with Hardwood Floors

You should never have to choose between your family “fur baby” and beautiful hardwood floors. We offer a variety of hardwood flooring that complement the hectic lifestyle of having a dog. When looking for hardwood flooring that is a fit for an increased amount of wear and tear, it is important to factor in the … Read More Best Hardwood Floors for Dogs

If you like your hardwood floors, but they’ve seen better days or the color doesn’t fit your updated fixtures, refinishing is the answer. At SVB Wood Floors, we can refinish your wood floors quickly and painlessly. With our dustless sanding technology, we can be in and out of your home in just a couple of … Read More Refinish Your Hardwood Floors in 3 Easy Steps

Water is the natural enemy of every wood floor. You do everything you can to stay on top of spills, but you can’t control everything, and now the worst has happened! Your once gleaming hardwood floor has been damaged by water! What Does Water Do to a Wooden Floor? Wood is an organic material that … Read More Water Damage to Your Wood Floors: Repair or Replace?

So you’re thinking about getting hardwood floors installed. What should you expect? At SVB Wood Floors, we put together a little information to help you know what to expect with a hardwood floor installation. We have found that when our customers are familiar with the process, everything goes a little more smoothly, and we end … Read More What to Expect During Your Wood Floor Installation

Anybody who has ever had hardwood floors installed or refinished knows what a hassle it can be. Sealing rooms off from the rest of the house, having to put Fido or Fluffy in the kennel until the job is done, and even having to take a day off work in some cases. Thanks to our … Read More Dustless Wood Floor Refinishing – No Other Way To Go!

Here at SVB, we get hardwood floor repair calls all the time when homeowners scratch their floors, many of which are caused while moving furniture. Next time you’re in a pinch and need to move something heavy, see these tips showing how to move heavy objects without scratching your wood floors. Related Read: 8 Ways You’re … Read More Top 10 Tips for Moving Heavy Objects without Scratching your Hardwood Floors

Nothing speaks elegance quite as much as hardwood floors. They add warmth and sophistication to any home. But what if you have pets? Can you still keep wood floors beautiful if you have a cat or a dog? The answer is yes. It is true that pets are tough on wood floors, but you can … Read More How to Protect Hardwood Floors from Dogs

All wood floors start with a tree. The pattern of your hardwood floor depends on the species of tree the wood comes from. You may think that’s all there is to it, but there’s another factor that affects the look of the wood grain as well – the way it’s sawn. The way the logs … Read More How Sawing Methods Create 3 Different Looks in Wood Floor Planks

A finished basement can add a lot of usable space to your home, which is why it’s one of the most popular renovation projects among homeowners across the U.S. With a basement renovation, it’s possible to add a family room, an extra bedroom, a bathroom, recreation room, home gym, or just about anything you desire. … Read More How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Installing a Wood Floor in a Finished Basement