Some think we talk too much about wood. Well, they would be correct! It is true that wood is one of our favorite natural resources. Owning a real wood floor brings the warmth and coziness of nature into your home. As with all natural resources there comes a...
We often get questions about how Portercraft Floors is different, and one of the first things we say is that we aim to do business as mission. But what does that actually mean? “We’re very passionate about teaching people that you don’t have to sacrifice your skills...
Squeaky floors are frustrating! Unless you are the parent of a teenager, a squeaking hardwood floor is a nuisance. Once a floor starts to voice its opinion about being stepped on, it’s unlikely to stop unless persuaded to do so. In older homes, the presence of...
The first scratch is always the worst. Whether it’s your new car, phone, or hardwood floors, a scratch or gouge brings a feeling of disappointment especially if it could have been prevented. Not all accidental damage is preventable. The routines of daily life happen...
Wood floors should last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance, but when it comes to cleaning, homeowners can become confused.• Which floor cleaning products should I use or avoid?• Is steam cleaning wood floors ok?• Is cleaning engineered wood floors different...
Kids and pets can be dangerous – for your floors, that is. The combination of small humans and animals running around, doing what kids and pets do can take a toll on your house. Your floors are the single surface your family touches the most in your home. Your floors...
When gaps appear between boards in your wood floor, should you be concerned? What amount of movement is normal? Will the gaps close up without intervention? These questions get right to the point of whether you're going to live with gaps or do something about them....
Every homeowner in search of flooring has no doubt been encouraged to consider waterproof flooring. From claims of being easy to clean to being able to survive a natural disaster, it can seem like a no-brainer to go with a waterproof floor. Still, many people love the...
Every year homeowners invest thousands of dollars in natural wood floors some of which end up damaged because of improperly maintained conditions in the home. Could a whole-home humidifier be the solution? For a fraction of the price of the floors themselves, this...
Around 90% of the world's population experience seasonal changes between spring, summer, fall, and winter. That's because most people live in the northern hemisphere, where moisture changes - and dry floors - are common. As the outdoor temperature drops, the air...
