We get many questions about the sheen finish (or shine) on wood floors. Sheen finish is a matter of preference, but there are a few things to think about that might be helpful. You can choose from high gloss (very shiny), semi-gloss or satin finish.
Though high-gloss finishes look professional, they show scratches, dust, dirt, and animal hair more easily. High gloss is predominately used on sports court finishes, where reflective light is necessary. Semi-gloss or satin finishes are typically used in residential hardwood floor installations, with semi-gloss being the most popular choice. Low gloss hides the most scratches, as well as dust and dirt, but shines very little. Keep in mind that if you go with pre-finished flooring, you will need to make the finishing decisions when you order the product.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
We have more and more inquiries about Bamboo Wood Flooring. According to the Home Decorating Reviews Magazine, "Bamboo flooring is one of the most beautiful materials in today’s design community. Bamboo is a strong material, light, and filled with brilliant details. This inimitable grain, which is setting off throughout nice homes is becoming as smoothly as the original purchase. Buying bamboo flooring through the right people will have a foundation to last a lifetime. Properly installed, you will have the warmth and luxury appearance of fine hardwood with the ease of floor care and maintenance only possible with bamboo."
You can trust Professional Floors of St. Louis in providing excellence in customer service and installation of your Bamboo flooring project.
You can trust Professional Floors of St. Louis in providing excellence in customer service and installation of your Bamboo flooring project.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Why choose Hardwood Flooring?
Wide range of finishes and colors - recent hardwood flooring trends include wider planks with deeper richer colors, with hand scrapped plank wood flooring becoming to latest desired item
Timeless beauty and stylish with any decor.
Wood floors are easily maintained.
Promotes healthy indoor air quality. Since it doesn't trap allergens like carpeting, it's healthier for you.
Good investment, Increases the value of your home.
Wide range of finishes and colors - recent hardwood flooring trends include wider planks with deeper richer colors, with hand scrapped plank wood flooring becoming to latest desired item
Timeless beauty and stylish with any decor.
Wood floors are easily maintained.
Promotes healthy indoor air quality. Since it doesn't trap allergens like carpeting, it's healthier for you.
Good investment, Increases the value of your home.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Hardwood Floor Cleaning Process
Here are some rules to abide by when cleaning your hardwood floors:
Polyurethaned floors should never be waxed and require cleaners that won’t leave a film or residue.
To remove occasional scuffs or heel marks, spray some cleaner on a cloth and lightly rub the stained area. Sticky spots can be cleaned with a damp towel or sponge.
Never use ammonia cleaners or oil soaps on a wood floor, as they will dull the finish and performance of your floor. Also, ammonia cleaners may affect the ability to recoat your floor later.
Wood floors expand when wet or in high humidity. Therefore, never wet mop or use excessive water to clean your floor. Large amounts of water can cause the wood to swell and may cause your floor to rise up.
Since hardwood is a natural product, it will expand and contract due to moisture level changes. Keeping water exposure to a minimum and cleaning up spills as soon as they happen are key in having beautiful, long lasting wood floors.
Polyurethaned floors should never be waxed and require cleaners that won’t leave a film or residue.
To remove occasional scuffs or heel marks, spray some cleaner on a cloth and lightly rub the stained area. Sticky spots can be cleaned with a damp towel or sponge.
Never use ammonia cleaners or oil soaps on a wood floor, as they will dull the finish and performance of your floor. Also, ammonia cleaners may affect the ability to recoat your floor later.
Wood floors expand when wet or in high humidity. Therefore, never wet mop or use excessive water to clean your floor. Large amounts of water can cause the wood to swell and may cause your floor to rise up.
Since hardwood is a natural product, it will expand and contract due to moisture level changes. Keeping water exposure to a minimum and cleaning up spills as soon as they happen are key in having beautiful, long lasting wood floors.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
New Cricket Wireless Gym Court
Professional Floors of St. Louis has recently revitalized a gym court in a St. Louis recreational facility along with the national volunteer organization, Rebuilding Together St. Louis, in partnership with Cricket Wireless. Cricket Wireless is hosing a five-city tour with high-impact projects
tackling necessary repairs, modifications, and updates on individual homes and large-scale beautification and community wide renovation projects. In cooperation with former NHL football star, Dimitrius Johnson, Professional Floors of St. Louis repainted lines, painted a new CRICKET logo center court, and re coated the two gymnasiums in the facility. It is now ready for community recreational use thanks to the contributions of local volunteer organizations such as Rebuilding St. Louis, and Cricket Wireless.
tackling necessary repairs, modifications, and updates on individual homes and large-scale beautification and community wide renovation projects. In cooperation with former NHL football star, Dimitrius Johnson, Professional Floors of St. Louis repainted lines, painted a new CRICKET logo center court, and re coated the two gymnasiums in the facility. It is now ready for community recreational use thanks to the contributions of local volunteer organizations such as Rebuilding St. Louis, and Cricket Wireless.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
March 30 2010
We're screening and recoating a large gym floor for a local St. Louis private school. Generally, this should be done on an annual basis, for sports courts tend to have a high foot traffic, thus high abraision to it's finish. This will provide an additional barrier of protection, but will not fix any deeper scratches or dents that have damaged the floor. It will, however, create a greater shine for better reflectivity, which in turn will make the room have better line visibility for athletic play.
Summer is almost here and this is the time to have your gym courts refinished or recoated. Since schools are usually vacated for part of the summer, this is the opportune time to get them repaired also.
Summer is almost here and this is the time to have your gym courts refinished or recoated. Since schools are usually vacated for part of the summer, this is the opportune time to get them repaired also.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Professional Floors of St. Louis has become a leader in the installation, refinishing, and re coating of gym and sports court floors in St. Louis. A partial list of some of our more recent clients include Parkway West School District, Afton School District, Vianny High School, Kennedy High School, St. Louis Institute for the Deaf, YMCA, and Touch Point Autism Center. We also specialize in gym floor repair, line placement and painting, and customized gym logos. Please visit our web site at www.profloorstl.com for photos of some of our recent gym floor projects. Our gym floor refinishing process should provide clients with an ease of maintenance for years to come. Here is what the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association advises about refinishing Maple gym floors:
"From time to time, even the most meticulously cared-for maple gymnasium floor should receive a complete resurfacing. Resurfacing restores the luster in an older gymnasium surface, and assures long life and excellent performance. The frequency of complete resurfacing depends on numerous factors, but typically is performed about every eight to ten years.
A complete resurfacing is accomplished by first removing all layers of finish and game lines down to raw wood. Next, repair/replace any split boards or seriously damaged areas of the surface or subfloor. The maple surface is then ready to be lightly sanded to remove accumulated minor dents and scratches. Once the sanding process is completed, the resurfacing process follows the same general sealing, court lining and finishing procedures used during the initial installation of the maple flooring system."
A typical gym floor needs to be followed up annually with an additional screening and recoating to keep it's luster and durability. This maintenance process will keep gym and sports courts endure the intense athletic traffic they usually have during each season.
"From time to time, even the most meticulously cared-for maple gymnasium floor should receive a complete resurfacing. Resurfacing restores the luster in an older gymnasium surface, and assures long life and excellent performance. The frequency of complete resurfacing depends on numerous factors, but typically is performed about every eight to ten years.
A complete resurfacing is accomplished by first removing all layers of finish and game lines down to raw wood. Next, repair/replace any split boards or seriously damaged areas of the surface or subfloor. The maple surface is then ready to be lightly sanded to remove accumulated minor dents and scratches. Once the sanding process is completed, the resurfacing process follows the same general sealing, court lining and finishing procedures used during the initial installation of the maple flooring system."
A typical gym floor needs to be followed up annually with an additional screening and recoating to keep it's luster and durability. This maintenance process will keep gym and sports courts endure the intense athletic traffic they usually have during each season.
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