Frequently Asked Questions about our Flooring Service in Glenside, PA

If you have questions regarding our residential flooring company and the services we provide for our clients in Philadelphia, PA, here, you can find the answers needed. If you still cannot see the answers you are looking for, you are more than welcome to give Flooring Contractor by Chen a call at (215) 833-3073 for more information. We will answer all your questions!

Q: Which one is better, site-finished, or prefinished hardwood?

A: The short answer to this would be that personal preference, deadline, and application requirements drive this decision. You should realize that underneath the finishes, the wood is a common and constant denominator. Yes, there are subtle grading or regional harvesting differences, however, for the most part, the woods are identical. The significant difference is really the installation application. A pre-finished room is available in a single day, while a site, a field, or finished floor will take several days to complete. So, convenience tends to be the most noteworthy variable when you choose the type of flooring for your home or business.

Q: Why are pre-finished hardwood floors beveled on the edges?

A: Not all pre-finished hardwood floors have a bevel. It’s actually a downward edge deviation of the horizontal plane of the surface. There are a few floors that are still square-edged; however, the choices there are dwindling by the day as technologies change the lieu of beveled edges. One of the reasons for a bevel along the edge is that the inclusion of a bevel can reduce or even diminish the appearance of milling flaws like “over-wood” and “underwood.”

Q: What is the difference between “screen/buff-and-coat” and “sand-and-finish”?

A: “Sand-and-finish” is the complete removal of the existing finish and removal of 1/32 to1/16 inches of the wood itself. It is followed by 2-3 coats of urethane finish. “Screen or buff-and-coat” is the process where the existing urethane coat is evened and abraded, followed by 1-2 coats of urethane. The latter can be considered a maintenance process, and the former is generally used for new floors and as a “restore” task.

Q: How often should I have my floors sanded and finished by a professional hardwood flooring company?

A: The decision is really predicated on the current condition of the floor and its finish. A better intervention to put into practice is to have your floors “screened-and-coated” every 5 years, which can essentially prolong the necessity for sanding the floor for 20-25 years.

Q: Should I contact a hardwood flooring contractor from your company for assistance even though I am on a tight budget?

A: Yes, of course. We can meet the needs of our clients, and we provide them with professional flooring installation services, no matter their budget limitations.

Are you still having trouble finding the answers to your questions regarding our flooring service in Philadelphia, PA? If so, you are more than welcome to give Flooring Contractor by Chen a call, and we will be more than happy to answer all your questions! We are looking forward to hearing from you!