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12 Critical Questions to Ask before You Hire a Hardwood Flooring Contractor

December 27, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized, Wood floor installation, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on December 27, 2016

At SVB Wood Floors, we know that hiring the right contractor is critical in getting the home of your dreams. So what exactly should you look for in a hardwood floor contractor? The experts at SVB Wood Floors have created this checklist to help you make the most informed decision. Make sure to ask these 15 questions before you hire any hardwood flooring company:

1. Does the Contractor Have a Proper Business Liability Policy in Place?

Any legitimate wood flooring contractor should have a liability policy in place. SVB Wood Floor Service, Inc. carries a 2 million dollar general liability policy. We do not have any claims in our company history and a copy of this policy is also available upon request. We also maintain an active workers’ compensation policy and have had no claims in our company history. This policy is also available upon request.

2. Does the Contractor Use Subcontractors? If So, Do They Have Proper Insurance Policies?

Hiring a company that uses subcontractors means you may be unsure of their qualifications. At SVB Wood Floors, we don’t subcontract our work. All of our trusted technicians are in-house, uniformed personnel. Each crew has an assigned crew leader, who has been through multiple years of training, before being placed into this lead position.

3. Is the Contractor a Member of the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association)?

The SVB team currently holds multiple certifications with the NWFA for installation, sanding and finishing, sales advising, environmental awareness, and craftsman degrees. Additionally, SVB’s owner, Steve Brattin, is a NWFA board member and holds positions on NWFA committees.

4. What Industry Technical Training and Accreditation Have They Received?

In an industry that is constantly making advancements, it’s important to choose a contractor who values keeping up with the latest certifications and accreditations. SVB and its employees are certified with the Bona Certified Craftsman Program. Installation, sanding/finishing techniques, and skills are updated at annual Surfaces, Bona BCCP and NWFA conventions, along with other training classes offered throughout the year by these organizations.

5. What Kind of Warranty Does the Contractor Offer?

Hardwood flooring is a big investment, so make sure you choose a contractor who’s got your back. We offer a warranty for the period of one year for the materials and workmanship we supply. A copy of this warranty is available upon request.

6. Does the Contractor Offer Customer Care for the Life of Your Floor?

Sure, a contractor can get the job done, but are they qualified to maintain your floors beyond installation? SVB offers the following methods of care for the life of your floor.

7. Where Does the Contractor Obtain the Flooring Materials? What Steps Are Followed to Ensure the Flooring Is Acclimated Properly to Our Region?

Get to the source of your wood floors. It’s important that contractors know where materials come from and know how to properly acclimate them to our region. SVB obtains all of its materials from reputable mills and wholesalers who kiln dry and warehouse the product to meet the demands of the MO & KS climates. All wood flooring received by SVB is dated upon arrival and checked for proper moisture readings. The material is then stored in our warehouse to ensure it has been acclimated to the Midwest region and is ready for installation.

8. What Process Is Used for Dust Mitigation?

Nobody wants the stress of a dusty mess once your wood floors have been installed, which is why SVB uses a state-of-the-art dust extraction system which evacuates the dust from your home to our trailer-mounted Bona containment system.

These units are very powerful and generate 99.8% less dust than traditional methods, which makes the process much more convenient. Plus, with this state-of-the-art system, there is no need for sealing off doorways and you won’t be left cleaning dust particles for months to come.

9. Is the Exact Type of Stain and Finish Specified on the Estimate?

It’s important to have options, but even more important to have the highest quality options. SVB specifies the exact type of finishes available on all projects. All finishes are not created equal, and SVB only uses the best on the market, which is included in our price.

10. Is the Moisture Content of the Materials and Relative Humidity of the Environment Logged and Monitored as Set Forth by the NWFA Guidelines?

SVB logs and monitors the moisture content of the wood when it is delivered and verifies that the materials are acclimated properly for your job site before installation begins. SVB also logs and monitors the relative humidity of your job site.

11. Is the Contractor Willing to Compromise Acclimation to Accommodate Your Schedule?

Acclimation is a critical step in the process of installing hardwood floors. It lessens the chances of gapping and other problems down the road. While we do everything possible to meet our clients’ demands and deadlines, we will never compromise the acclimation process as it is a necessary step in the process and should not be skipped.

12. Does the Contractor Provide You with Cleaning Products and Cleaning Care Instructions?

SVB will provide you with a complete Bona Floor cleaning kit and care instructions at the end of your project. Also, we sell a variety of Bona cleaning and maintenance products and services to keep your floors looking their best for years to come. Each floor completed by SVB is registered and certified with the Bona Certified Craftsman Program.

Make sure you do your homework before hiring a hardwood floor company to repair, refinish, or install your hardwood floors. Give us a call at (816) 965-8655 or schedule an appointment online today!

The Best Time to Add Hardwood Floors during Your Remodeling Project

December 19, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Wood floor installation, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on December 19, 2016

A big remodeling project requires multiple steps and varying degrees of dust and debris, so how do you decide the order in which each element of the project should be completed? To help handle the chaos, the experts at SVB Wood Floors have a few tips on how to tackle your remodeling timeline.

First Things First

Where to start is often the easiest piece of the puzzle to solve. For example, if the project involves demolition, it’s pretty obvious that this should be the first thing to accomplish. Tearing down a wall, or removing cabinets in a kitchen are jobs that are going to be messy. After that, the sequence of events gets a little more confusing. In order to answer questions about the timeline of a project, let’s create a sample scenario:

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Kitchen/Dining Room Remodeling Timeline

You’ve decided to remodel the kitchen and adjoining dining room, a project that will require tearing out the kitchen floor, cabinets and countertops along with removing the existing dining room carpeting, adding new hardwood flooring in both rooms and repainting the rooms. Here’s the ideal remodeling project timeline for this scenario:

1. Remove kitchen countertops and cabinetry – This is probably one of the messiest parts of the project, and it’s necessary to get them out of the room first if the existing floor runs underneath them.

2. Remove the existing kitchen floor, revealing the sub-flooring.

3. Remove dining room carpeting.

4. Paint both rooms – It’s best to paint before installing new cabinets and countertops to avoid the need to cover them for painting.

5. Install new cabinets and countertops.

6. Last, but not least, have hardwood flooring installed and finished.

Why Wait to Install Your Hardwood Floors?

In almost any case, it’s wise to wait until the end of the project to install and finish your hardwood floors. The most important reasons for waiting are:

1. Installing your new hardwood floors at the end of the project prevents damage from dust and debris or carpenters and other workers.

2. Once a new hardwood floor is finished, you’ll have to wait at least 30 days before laying anything like a protective painter’s tarp on top of them or you’ll risk “suffocating” the finish. It’s also very difficult and expensive to repair damage to a new finish, and there’s no saying if the repair will end up looking different from the rest of the floor!

With that being said, the need for small touch-ups is common after any remodeling project, however, you can avoid any major snafus by leaving the hardwood flooring part of the project for last. Not only will your project timeline be shorter, but this can also save you money!

Looking to add hardwood floors during your remodel? Call us at (816) 965-8655 or click the button below to schedule your free quote:

Learn Why Now is the Perfect Time for A Wood Floor Facelift

October 28, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on October 28, 2016

Early Fall is easily the best time to touch up your home. With just enough time before the holiday season kicks in, this time of year is a great opportunity to evaluate whether your home could benefit from a quick project. Make sure your home looks its best before your holiday guests start arriving!

A great way to quickly freshen up the look of your interior is giving your hardwood floors a recoat or refinish. Let’s take a look at these quick and efficient options:

The Fastest Choice: Recoating

The benefits of hardwood flooring are many, but the one true flaw is the sometimes unsightly scuffing that gathers over time. Thankfully, a professional recoat is a minimally invasive process, and it only takes a few hours.

Often, the scuffs on your hardwood flooring are actually caused by a layer of dirt and grime that naturally gathers on your flooring over time. There’s a good chance a simple recoat treatment is all you need: A few hours of work, two days to rest, and you can move your furniture right back over hardwood that looks brand new.

The Slower (But Still Pretty Quick!) Choice: Refinishing

If it turns out your hardwood flooring has more physical damage than scuffing, you’ll need to have a professional refinish your floor. Thankfully, it’s not as bad as it sounds. The best modern sanding processes are minimally invasive, dust-free operations.

You’ll move your furniture out of the area that needs work. Depending on your square footage, 3-4 days is the upper limit before your home is right back where it was earlier in the week, except with floors that look immaculate enough that your guests will likely be compelled to comment.

Choosing a Professional to Recoat or Refinish Your Wood Floors

SVB Wood Floors is the National Wood Flooring Association’s 2016 Wood Floor of the Year award winner, and they’re ready to serve the Kansas City area throughout this winter. Beyond winning awards, SVB has experienced professionals and the highest-quality equipment to support them. SVB is the dependable choice for hardwood floor work this holiday season.

Whether you’re looking to repair, install, or refinish your hardwood floors, leave it to the experts at SVB Wood Floors. Give us a call at (816) 965-8655 or click the button below to get your free quote:

8 Tips for Moving Heavy Objects without Scratching your Hardwood Floors

September 30, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on September 30, 2016

Here at SVB, we get hardwood floor repair calls all the time when homeowners scratch their wood floors, many of which are caused while moving heavy objects or furniture.

Obviously, it’s better to lift your furniture than to slide it, but sometimes you don’t have the luxury of a burly friend or the time to find additional help. This is when homeowners revert to less than ideal moving techniques. Next time you’re in a pinch and moving something heavy, here are some tips that could save you from major damage to your hardwood floors.

1. Lighten the Load

First things first: shed the weight. If you have a heavy object, you’ll want to make it as light as possible before making the move. For instance, remove the drawers from dressers or the contents from your refrigerator.

Additionally, if you have a piece with a mirror attached, take the time to unscrew a few screws and set the mirror aside to avoid potential damage and some seriously bad luck. Not only will removing drawers and other objects make the piece lighter, it will also prevent them from sliding out and hurting your hardwood floors and toes.

2. Keep It Clean

If you’re rearranging the place, you might as well give it a thorough cleaning while you’re at it! Why bother? You may be surprised, but small pieces of gravel and even general dust/debris buildup under your furniture can wreak havoc if caught between the heavy piece and the floor. We suggest sweeping your floors and cleaning them thoroughly before making any moves.

3. Soften the Surface

Once again, this should be a no-brainer, but always put something soft between the floor and the object.

Choose something that will easily move across the floor like folded towels, thick moving blankets, small area rugs or carpet remnants with the fuzzy side toward the wood floor, or these handy moving sliders available on Amazon! One thing to remember, if you do choose to use rugs or carpet leftovers, make sure to shake them out to avoid any grit or debris.

4. Try It on Its Side

If it’s not too big or heavy, consider laying the object on its side or back to slide it. Make sure it is on something soft and easily slidable, but extra thick and durable for the added surface area that’s needing to be covered. This can help by distributing the weight over a larger area, thus, reducing the chance of scratching. This will also put less stress on the object’s legs if it has them. Just be careful to watch the corners and legs when you lift it back up to its upright position. (We suggest having help for this option.)

5. Get Some Gliders

You can buy special pads called gliders that fit under your furniture for moving heavy objects with ease. There are tons of nifty options online that come in different sizes and variety packs, and all at great prices! These are reusable and super convenient for homeowners who are known to do a little Feng Shui rearranging from time to time.

6. Refrigerator Tip

Refrigerators are notorious for scratching hardwood floors. When installing a refrigerator, we suggest laying two pieces of hardboard just in front of where the back wheels will be when it is in its final position, slide it back into place on the boards, and then carefully lean it backward to remove the boards. This will keep it in place and leave less room underneath for dirt and debris buildup.

7. Watch for Wheels

Always be careful of wheels. Just because a piece is on wheels, doesn’t mean that those wheels won’t scratch or dent your wood floors. Place a piece of 1/4” thick hardboard on your floor and roll the wheels over it.

8. Dolly Do’s & Don’ts

Dollies are great for moving heavy objects, but certain kinds can be a nightmare for your hardwood floors. If you use a dolly, make sure it has inflatable rubber wheels, not hard rubber. Hard rubber wheels, plus the weight of the object, can create the perfect storm for dents and damage.

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Are Wood Floors Environmentally Friendly? The Answer May Surprise You!

September 22, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized, Wood floor installation, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on September 22, 2016

Hardwood floors deplete forests, right? Wrong! This is a myth believed by many, but the facts say otherwise. Wood is a renewable resource and according to the USDA Forest Service, harvesting trees has “minimal environmental impact.” They report that for every cubic foot of trees harvested, 1.66 cubic feet are regrown. And while it’s true that it takes decades for a tree to mature, the inventory planted today won’t be needed for over 100 years.

In fact, since 1953, the inventory of standing hardwood in the U.S. has grown by more than 90% and is currently estimated at 328 billion cubic feet. So what are some of the other environmental benefits of choosing hardwood floors? Here are just a few:

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Wood Is Carbon Neutral

Wood produces oxygen while it’s growing and stores carbon during its service as lumber for building homes, or as furniture, flooring, etc. In addition, production of hardwood flooring causes minimal emission of carbon dioxide, and no emission of other particulates that contribute to global warming such as methane and nitrogen oxide. Furthermore, wood floor production uses less water and energy than is required to produce other types of flooring.

Wood Floors Last Longer

According to the National Association of Home Builders, because hardwood flooring can potentially last hundreds of years, it won’t need replacing nearly as often as other flooring options. Plus, at the end of its life, hardwood flooring can be burned for fuel or recycled into other useful products.

Related Read: Flooring Options: Which Is Best for ROI?

Better Indoor Air Quality

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air quality is much better with hardwood floors. This is echoed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), who say that hardwood floors are an “ideal choice for people suffering from allergies or asthma.”

There are so many practical, environmentally sound reasons, apart from its warmth and beauty, why hardwood flooring is the number one flooring choice of homeowners across America.

Have more questions? Contact us online or give us a call today at (816) 965-8655. Big or small, we’d love to help with your next hardwood flooring project.

Wood Floor FAQ’s: What’s The Difference Between a Lace-In and a Header?

August 22, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Wood floor installation, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on August 22, 2016

Lace-ins and headers are both ways to tie your wood floor into an abutting floor, but contrary to popular belief, they are not the same thing. This is a frequently asked question in the flooring business, so let’s examine just what is the difference between a lace-in and a header.

Related Read: FAQ: Can You Match My Wood Floors?

What Is a Lace-In?

A lace-in is a method used to adjoin and match a new wood floor with an existing wood floor. For example, say you have an older white oak floor in your living room which you love, and you want to extend it into the dining room for a more flowing and open look. This would be a situation for a lace-in.

It’s a bit more costly than a header because it is necessary to pull up some of the boards at the edge of the living room in order to integrate new boards that will continue into the dining room. Once stained and finished, the newly installed boards will blend with the living room floor, becoming one seamless floor.

What Is a Header?

A header, on the other hand, is simply the last piece of hardwood installed where the the wood floor joins with another type of floor, such as tile or stone.

Depending on the layout of the floor, the installer can lay it either parallel or perpendicular to the floor. Since there’s no need to pull up boards, it’s less expensive than a lace-in.

Still not sure which option is right for your wood floors? Schedule your FREE, no-obligation estimate and design consultation today! For more design trends and helpful homeowner tips, check out our blog.

Allergies That Won’t Go Away? Your Carpet May Be the Culprit

July 13, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Wood floor installation, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on July 13, 2016

Have you ever noticed a sneezing fit coming on every time you enter your home? The culprit may have been under your nose the entire time─your carpet. Sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes are some of the miserable symptoms that plague homeowners each allergy season.

A wonderful alternative to that allergen-infested carpeting is hardwood flooring for its ease of cleanliness and manageability. Read on below to see how replacing your carpet with hardwood floors can save you this allergy season.

Carpet Is the Culprit

Sure, carpet may be plush and comfy on your feet, but the warm, fuzzy feelings stop there. Your carpet can easily become a magnet for allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and mold spores, which can irritate your immune system in the form of an allergic reaction. These allergens are easily trapped within carpet fibers and are difficult to get rid of completely, which results in them multiplying.

Installing hardwood floors in your home greatly reduces allergens that are tracked in on a daily basis. Hardwood flooring reigns supreme in its ease of keeping clean versus carpet. Properly maintaining carpeting is quite costly due to requiring the aid of professional cleaners. With hardwood floors, you can keep your home clean with ease.

Related Read: The 4 Seasons of Wood Floor Care

How to Keep Your Hardwood Dust-Free

With hardwood floors, you can easily keep your home clean with weekly vacuuming and dust mopping. Be sure to use a vacuum with a floor-brush attachment or an electric broom to avoid damaging the wood. For a deeper clean, use a slightly dampened rag mop or good old-fashioned sponge with diluted wood cleaner to remove pesky allergens, dirt, and other irritants in a flash.

In addition to carpet being a common reason for dust ridden floors, so is a dirty air filter. Over time, air conditioners draw in debris from the outdoors that eventually accumulates within the air filter. Making sure to change your air filter regularly will allow clean air into your home, while leaving the dust and allergens outside where they belong.

Had enough of your dingy, dirty carpeting? Contact SVB Wood Floors today to schedule an appointment for your free quote. Also, check out our blog for the latest in hardwood flooring trends and tons of helpful tips for Kansas City homeowners.

How to Protect Wood Floors from Paws, Claws, and In-Laws

July 11, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on July 11, 2016

Maintaining your home’s wood floors requires regular cleaning and the occasional sanding and refinishing. You will notice, however, that the areas with the most traffic will take a beating.

Whether it’s kids and pets running in and out or you host frequent family gatherings, you cannot help notice scratches and chips in unprotected floors. Use these tips to protect the wood floors in the high-traffic areas of your home.

Rugs

One of the easiest ways to prevent damage to your wood floors is by placing rugs in your high traffic areas. Using a rug in your entryway is most likely obvious, but remember that you can find rugs in all shapes and sizes that will work in other high-traffic areas.

Consider using a long runner or two in your hallways, or large area rugs in your dining room, living room, family room, and kitchen. See picture for design inspiration.

Door Mats

Outdoor mats in front of all your entryways are the first defense against damaging your hardwood floors. Little pieces of dirt, small pebbles, leaves and sometimes larger objects may get stuck in a person’s shoes. One may also inadvertently carry some of these objects inside so they find their way deep into your home.

If you place a mat at your entryway, you can encourage your family members and guests to wipe their feet each time they enter. Even when they don’t purposefully wipe their feet, walking on the mat oftentimes remove some of the dirt and sand that may damage your floor.

Felt Pads

The first thing you should do when you install wood floors, or move into a home with wood floors, is put felt pads on your furniture. You can find them at any big box retailer or hardware store; they are inexpensive and may save you loads of money in repairs.

Helpful Tip: Inspect and replace these every six months or so as they can fall off and gather grit over time.

Although you may assume that you don’t need them because your furniture is heavy and will not move, all it takes is one false step, a few hyper kids or rowdy pets and you will find large scratches or gouges in your floor.

No-Shoe Policy

Some hardwoods are softer than others. Not all shoes will cause floor damage, but stiletto heels and other narrow high heels may leave marks on softer floors.

Pebbles may easily get caught in the sole of tennis shoes and other casual shoes. Sometimes rugs and mats will not remove them, so consider enforcing a no-shoes-in-the-house-policy, especially for family members.

Looking for more ways to better care for your wood floors? Check out SVB’s blog for more helpful tips and information from the experts or contact us today for more information.

Don’t Let Summer Sun Fade Your Hardwood Floors. Try These Tips Today!

June 24, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized, Wood floor installation, Wood Floor Maintenance, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on June 24, 2016

Your hardwood floors are a big investment, but a wise one that can pay you back by providing years of beauty, and by adding substantially to the resale value of your home. Like any other home investment, they require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best. You choose cleaners specially formulated to preserve their finish, and keep water to a minimum in caring for them, but have you taken steps to protect them from the damage caused by sun exposure? The team at SVB Wood Floors has some tips to share on protecting your wood floors from the sun.

Too Much Sun = Major Fading for Your Wood Floors

Just as too much sun exposure can damage your skin, too much sunlight can also wreak havoc on your hardwood floors! Over time, sunlight can fade and discolor your floors, and even cause warping in more severe cases. To see if your floors are fading from the sun, pick a room with maximum sun exposure and lift the corner of a rug or a piece of furniture to assess the difference in color. This will show you just how much damage your floors have encountered from the sun.

Fortunately, there are some simple and effective steps you can take to prevent sun damage from occurring in the first place. Here’s a few tips on how to prevent the sun from fading your hardwood floors:

1. Close the Blinds: Too much sun can be a bad thing, which is why you should close blinds, shades or draperies during the daytime. If you currently don’t have window coverings, make this relatively inexpensive investment as soon as possible — your floors will thank you!

2. Consider Window Tinting: UV resistant tinted windows will also do the job. If you’re installing new windows, look seriously as this option. You can also have UV tinting applied to existing windows.

3. Try Landscaping Near Windows: Plant trees or shrubs in front of windows to help block the rays. (Bonus: They’ll also add beauty and interest to the outside of your house!)

4. Rotate Your Furniture: Doing this won’t completely stop sun damage, but it will help slow down the fading of furniture by balancing out the amount of time different areas are exposed to sun. An added benefit of rearranging is it will also bring new life to the room!

Too Late for Damage Control?

If your floors have already been damaged beyond repair, there’s no need to worry! The professionals at SVB Wood Floors can bring your floors back to their original gleaming beauty.

We employ a superior, dust-free sanding and refinishing system that guarantees a gorgeous result every time. We recently won the 2016 Wood Floor of the Year award from the National Wood Flooring Association and we’re ready to apply our expertise to your project, no matter the size or scope!

Related Read: FAQ: Can You Match My Wood Floors?

Check out our website and see how SVB Wood Floors can bring your tired wood floors back to life again. Also, take a look at our blog for tips and tricks regarding all things hardwood flooring.

FAQ: Can You Match My Wood Floors?

June 9, 2016Tips for Homeowners, Wood floor installation, Wood floor repairNicole Ventura

Posted by Nicole Ventura on June 9, 2016

Say you’re wanting to extend your wood flooring from one room to the next, or fix damaged floors in one specific room of your house. The question is, can you do it seamlessly and still maintain the same look throughout your home? The answer is yes!

SVB Wood Floors has several ways we can match your new wood flooring to your existing wood flooring without a trace! But before we explain how, we’re answering your frequently asked questions regarding this task.

Will It Be Difficult?

Depending on the age of your floor, matching your existing floor can be difficult, but nonetheless, it is possible. Newer wood is easier to match than older hardwood planks because older wood has inconsistencies due to varying lengths, thicknesses, and techniques that may have been used when it was installed. Not to mention the wear and tear those older wood floors have endured. So while it may be possible, it may take more effort to make look seamless.

What Is Lacing?

Lacing is the careful matching of your floor’s wood to new wood to make it seem as if they were installed at the same time. While it can be a DIY job, the odds of creating a truly seamless look without a professional are very slim.

It takes an expert eye and sanding of all the wood involved to accomplish lacing correctly. Any old, damaged wood is removed, new wood is then inserted, and all parts are sanded with SVB’s dustless refinishing process.

Does It Matter What Kind of Wood You Use?

Yes. You want to use wood of the same species, otherwise, even if it looks like it matches now, it won’t age the same, which will leave you with a section of floor that stands out.

What Is a Header & Do I Need One?

A header is the transitional piece that connects two types of flooring. It can also separate two different types of wood floors if you want extra definition of each area. When you transition from one kind of floor to another, the header makes sure the wood floor has a neat edge, and blends the two floors, so no one will trip as they go from one room to the other.

Achieving a seamless look for the hardwood floors in your home is not an impossible dream. Contact SVB Wood Floors today to discuss our award-winning hardwood floors, and how we can help with your hardwood flooring needs!

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1. Does the Contractor Have a Proper Business Liability Policy in Place?

2. Does the Contractor Use Subcontractors? If So, Do They Have Proper Insurance Policies?

3. Is the Contractor a Member of the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association)?

4. What Industry Technical Training and Accreditation Have They Received?

5. What Kind of Warranty Does the Contractor Offer?

6. Does the Contractor Offer Customer Care for the Life of Your Floor?

7. Where Does the Contractor Obtain the Flooring Materials? What Steps Are Followed to Ensure the Flooring Is Acclimated Properly to Our Region?

8. What Process Is Used for Dust Mitigation?

9. Is the Exact Type of Stain and Finish Specified on the Estimate?

10. Is the Moisture Content of the Materials and Relative Humidity of the Environment Logged and Monitored as Set Forth by the NWFA Guidelines?

11. Is the Contractor Willing to Compromise Acclimation to Accommodate Your Schedule?

12. Does the Contractor Provide You with Cleaning Products and Cleaning Care Instructions?

Make sure you do your homework before hiring a hardwood floor company to repair, refinish, or install your hardwood floors. Give us a call at (816) 965-8655 or schedule an appointment online today!

First Things First

Kitchen/Dining Room Remodeling Timeline

Why Wait to Install Your Hardwood Floors?

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The Fastest Choice: Recoating

The Slower (But Still Pretty Quick!) Choice: Refinishing

Choosing a Professional to Recoat or Refinish Your Wood Floors

Whether you’re looking to repair, install, or refinish your hardwood floors, leave it to the experts at SVB Wood Floors. Give us a call at (816) 965-8655 or click the button below to get your free quote:

1. Lighten the Load

2. Keep It Clean

3. Soften the Surface

4. Try It on Its Side

5. Get Some Gliders

6. Refrigerator Tip

7. Watch for Wheels

8. Dolly Do’s & Don’ts

Has the damage already been done? We do repairs!

Wood Is Carbon Neutral

Wood Floors Last Longer

Better Indoor Air Quality

Have more questions? Contact us online or give us a call today at (816) 965-8655. Big or small, we’d love to help with your next hardwood flooring project.

What Is a Lace-In?

What Is a Header?

Still not sure which option is right for your wood floors? Schedule your FREE, no-obligation estimate and design consultation today! For more design trends and helpful homeowner tips, check out our blog.

Carpet Is the Culprit

How to Keep Your Hardwood Dust-Free

Had enough of your dingy, dirty carpeting? Contact SVB Wood Floors today to schedule an appointment for your free quote. Also, check out our blog for the latest in hardwood flooring trends and tons of helpful tips for Kansas City homeowners.

Rugs

Door Mats

Felt Pads

No-Shoe Policy

Looking for more ways to better care for your wood floors? Check out SVB’s blog for more helpful tips and information from the experts or contact us today for more information.

Too Much Sun = Major Fading for Your Wood Floors

Too Late for Damage Control?

Check out our website and see how SVB Wood Floors can bring your tired wood floors back to life again. Also, take a look at our blog for tips and tricks regarding all things hardwood flooring.

Will It Be Difficult?

What Is Lacing?

Does It Matter What Kind of Wood You Use?

What Is a Header & Do I Need One?

Achieving a seamless look for the hardwood floors in your home is not an impossible dream. Contact SVB Wood Floors today to discuss our award-winning hardwood floors, and how we can help with your hardwood flooring needs!

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