more
frequently asked questions
IS THIS A
MESSY PROCESS?
Yes.
BIG TIME! The sanding of hardwood
floors creates a lot of dust
so we recommend you cover your
furniture and all electrical
appliances, especially your computer.
We do try our best to control
the dust from entering other
rooms by masking off doorways
and other procedures. Please
take your own precautions as
well, we cannot be held responsible
for any damage due to dust.
I
JUST BOUGHT A HOUSE, SHOULD I PAINT
THE WALLS FIRST OR REFINISH THE
FLOORS?
You
could go either way. It's all
about the clean-up really. We
have seen over the years that
it is easier to clean the paint
off the refinished floors than
removing the dust from entire
walls. If you decide to paint
first, remove the accumulated
dust from your newly painted
walls with a damp towel. If you
refinish first, clean any water-based
paint remnants off the newly
refinished floor with a wet towel.
WILL
I LEAVE THE HOUSE WHILE THE WORK
IS BEING DONE ?
No, not unless you're
allergic to dust, fumes or polyurethane.
Polyurethane is not toxic but DOES
produce nausea and discomfort.
If you are pregnant, we do not
recommend you expose yourself to
polyurethane acrylics. Fumes may
last up to 24 hours after the job
is completed, maybe more in less
ventilated areas.
WHO
CLEANS UP ONCE THE JOB IS FINISHED?
We
try to clean as best as possible,
but we are not responsible for
any clean up other than the floor.
WILL
YOU MOVE MY FURNITURE ?
Plan
on having the furniture removed before
we arrive. If some furniture remains,
we can help, but we cannot be held
responsible if damage occurs to the
furniture or the floor. Ask your
movers, relatives, friends or neighbors
to help to replace or remove.
WHAT
HAPPENS IF TERMITES ARE FOUND?
You
should call the termite control company
as soon as any termite damage or
droppings are discovered. Our experienced
technicians can give you
recommendations, and remove or replace
damaged boards entirely, but remember
that controlling and predicting the
future threat of termites or any
other intruders is a job best suited
for pest control experts.
WHEN
IS IT BEST TO RENEW A FINISH?
Finishes are best renewed when they
begin to show signs of wear in traffic
channels but definitively don't wait
until the bare wood is exposed.
If you have more questions, please
call us over the phone or visit our
showroom. We are glad to help. |
