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4 Home Renovation Ideas for Spring 2019

March 6, 2019

Spring is right around the corner, the perfect time to start your next home renovation project. The weather is favorable enough to begin preliminary construction, and if you plan correctly, you may be able to make the most of your renovation by summer.

How Can You Protect Your Hardwood Flooring This Winter?

December 21, 2016

In many of the homes we work in here in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, hardwood flooring is one of the great focal points. It connects us to a rich history of local craftsmanship, and provides an unparalleled level of warmth and character.

Even if the wood was laid recently, perhaps as part of an addition or flooring replacement, it’s a long-lasting, beautiful investment that deserves to be cared for and properly protected.

As lovely and durable as it is, wood is still susceptible to damage, and especially so if your house is a busy one. Pets also are another factor (claws and hardwood just don’t get along well). All of these hazards are compounded during the winter season as sand, salt, and elevated levels of moisture are added into the equation.

Never fear. There are simple steps you can take to help protect your beloved flooring, preserving its beauty, value, and condition.

Are You Cleaning Your Hardwood the Right Way?

While tile can be easily washed with your favorite high-test cleaner, hardwood needs a lighter, gentler touch. Harsh products can damage the finish, and applying a wet mop can leave puddles and drips that compromise your wood’s integrity and health.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • Vacuum and sweep to pick up any loose debris that might be ground underfoot into the surface (this is especially important around doorways where sand and dirt can collect).
  • Never use harsh cleaners.
  • Keep the cleaning process as dry as possible, ideally mopping with a microfiber mop designed specifically for hardwood (you can find these at your local home improvement store).
  • Use cleaner formulated for hardwood, spraying it on and wiping with your mop (again, no wet buckets need to be involved).

How Else Can You Protect Your Hardwood Floors This Winter?

Beyond cleaning properly, these tried and true methods will also contribute to your floor’s long and happy life:

  • Protective Rugs By the Door – Where do your family’s muddy boots and wet jackets tend to land? The ideal scenario is to have a mudroom to collect winter gear (and dirt!), but if that’s not possible just be sure that heavy floor mats are by the door to catch the mess. It may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it will protect that beautiful hardwood.
  • Take Your Shoes Off – You may already have a shoes-off household, but, if not, winter is certainly the time to start.
  • Puddles Are the Enemy – Immediately wipe up any drips or standing water.
  • Avoid Excessively Dry Air – Running the heat can keep you nice and comfy, but it’s not the best for your floors. If your environment is extremely warm and dry (perhaps you run a supplemental heat source like a fireplace insert), you may want to invest in a humidifier to balance the environment.
  • Periodic Refinishing – If your finish is worn down, contact a professional to help you bring fresh life and protection to the surface.

These extra steps and products may be easy to overlook or consider unnecessary, but they truly will pay you back handsomely over time. Hardwood is a real investment, and with the right care and love it can be enjoyed by generations to come.

Hardwood Flooring Project in Westchester County NY

November 20, 2013

Hardwood floors in a home are very aesthetically pleasing. There are many different finishes,  multiple colors to choose from, and hardwood floors also come in different styles, such as plank or parquet.

Hardwood floors makes it much easier to clean and maintain. You can clean it by simply sweeping, mopping, and occasionally using wood floor cleaners. Overtime, as the floor becomes worn with scuffs and scratches, hardwood floors can be easily refinished to perfection again. Hardwood flooring is also extremely durable. You might often find older homes with original hardwood flooring.

Below are some pictures of a recent hardwood flooring and painting project we completed.

Flooring Restoration Westchester, NY

July 16, 2013

Do you look at your tired wooden floors and wonder whether it is possible to restore them, achieving that look that we all see in the glossy magazines? Some are put off by this home improvement task purely because of the mess, hassle and hard work involved in the restoration process. Gerety Building & Restoration’s wood floor restoration specialists will be able to provide a floor sanding service that will eliminate any of these concerns.

Below are some shots of a flooring and painting project we are in the process of completing. For more examples of our work, we invite you to view our complete flooring installation, restoration, and replacement portfolio.

Flooring and Room Renovation Westchester NY

March 4, 2013

We are the final stages of completing a restoration project that involved new hardwood floor installations, framing and sheet rocking, and painting. For one of the areas of the house our client decided on “Fir” as their choice of hardwood floor, completed with a coat of stain and polyurethane. Another room that underwent a more complete restoration (framing, new baseboard, painting) prefinished oak hardwood floor were selected.

We invite you to view our flooring portfolio or visit our flooring installation page to learn more.