Bolefloor is the world™s first industrial-scale manufactured hardwood flooring with naturally curved lengths that follow a tree™s natural growth, and thereby reduce waste in production. Bolefloor takes its name from bole, the trunk of a tree.

Bolefloor has created the category of curved-length flooring for the market at large. Until now, unique floors like these have been the product of a few dedicated craftsmen.

The difficulty of DIY flooring is dependent on two things: the type of material that you are going to use and the experience of the person who will perform the job at hand. If you really have the expertise and you have already embarked on this project before, then you can perform any do-it-yourself floor projects. However, if you are busy and you are not the kind of person who is handy with tools and home improvement projects, then you should choose a flooring material that is easy to use and...

Badly damaged or rotted sections of flooring must be removed and replaced with new pieces. This involves cutting out a section of the finish flooring, gluing or nailing replacements to the subflooring, filling cracks to match, sanding the surface, and refinishing it. If you’re not experienced with this type of work, you’ll find the most difficult part is getting the new to match the old. This job is usually best left to a professional.

Minor scratches often can be buffed away using steel wool or progressively finer sandpaper grits. Restrict your sanding to the scratched area, feathering only slightly into the surrounding surface. Sand or buff only in line with the wood grain.

Polyurethane finishes are difficult to sand. Try using a scouring pad dipped in mineral spirits or a sanding screen. Never wax a floor that has a polyurethane coating—this will negate your ability to r...

First thing to remember after installation of a new solid wood floor is don't drag furniture across your brand new floor as this may scratch it. Please don't destroy the natural beauty of it and put felt pads on all large or movable furniture where possible. Paruet flooring or solid wood flooring all come from trees which are living things. As a result of this they take in water and expand, so when cleaning a floor don't put excess water on the floor and don't leave water on the f...

In the event that you appreciate the beauty of hardwood floors but are on the fence about buying and installing hardwood floors, you definitely want to recognize that there are further advantages aside from their enduring beautiful look. To begin with, real wood floors add significant worth to your house. Hardwood flooring is one of the items that loads of home hunters search out so installing natural wood floors might represent the difference between closing a transaction and hav...

Below i will try to break down the process of floor sanding into logical heading.

1.  Removing and carpet on the floor and any gripper rods

2.  Cover anything that needs sheeting up.

3.  Sanding the middle of the floor with a drum sander, belt sander, dependent on the state of the floor will depend on which grade to choose,  the grade start at the roughest 24, 36,  40, 60, 80, 100, 120.

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Laminate Flooring FAQ

We are pleased to provide answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on a wide variety of our products. For more information on our laminate floors please browse our selection of outstanding quality products, visit our Laminate Flooring Learning Center, or browse the answers to our frequently asked questions.

How do I clean my laminate flooring?

What are laminate floors and ho...

Hardwood vs Carpet Floors

Hardwood and carpet floors both have their attractions and drawbacks. Some people prefer the elegance of hardwood floors, while others like the warmth and coziness of carpet floors. Some of the major differences between hardwood and carpet floors are described below.

Value

Hardwood adds to the value of any home. It has several plus points such as durability and elegance. When taken care of properly, ...

Getting A Urine Stain Out Of Wood Flooring

Urine stains can appear on your wood flooring in the same way that they can appear on carpeting. Here are some steps that you can take to eliminate urine stains and the resulting smell. If you can address the stain before it has an opportunity to penetrate the wood, you will be in a much better position to eliminate any future odors. If not, there are some additional steps that you will need to take to completely rid yo...

Wood Floor Stain Removal

Caution: When working with any chemicals, carefully read and follow the label directions for using that chemical, especially any cautions on safe use! With solvents, be very careful to have ventilation, and no flame or spark in area.

The first time you use any procedure on any floor, test it first on an out-of-the-way part of the floor to be sure it does not damage the flooring or finish.

Hardwood Floor Care

Hardwood floor care does not have to be complicated.  There are so many amazing products on the market today that will make hardwood floor care simple and effective.  There are even many “green” hardwood floor care products that don’t cause undo harm to the environment nor omit any harsh chemicals that are potentially harmful to humans.

General Tips for Hardwood Floor Care

Wood Floor Finishing

Finishing a wood floor is the most rewarding step. Finishes are applied to wood for two principal reasons. First, a finish should protect the wood from damage such as stains, moisture and mechanical wear. Second, a properly applied clear finish will accentuate woods' natural beauty and color. Penetrating seals (sealers) and surface finishes are the two principal types of protective coatings used on wood floors. Either will give satisfactory p...

This page is a great place to see what differant Parquet Flooring layout there are.

Parquet Flooring

If you're looking for that timeless classic parquet flooring, then look no further. Suitable for Gymnasiums, Concert Halls, Dance floors, restaurants or your own home, parquet floors are hard wearing, smooth and easy to clean.

Patterns Available in a range of patterns:

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Wood Floor Sanding

Wood Floor sanding can be done by hand, but electrically driven sanding machines are used almost exclusively today. These machines are usually available from rental agencies and some paint stores/home centers which also supply the sandpaper. Some handwork is usually necessary in less accessible places.

Sanding Machines