FAQs

1. How soon can we walk on the floors after they are finished?

Depending on the weather, you can generally walk on floors that have been coated with urethane about 8 hours after the application on a newly installed floor, or overnight for a buff and coating.

2. When can we move back furniture?

You can move back any furniture the next day. However, it is recommended that you wait at least two days for the finish to cure. Due to the floors vulnerability, it is also recommended that you walk on the floor in stocking feet only.

3. Can I put down an area rug?

For new floors or newly refinished floors, it is generally recommended that you wait at least 30 days before laying down any type of carpet or area rugs.

4. Do we need to leave the home when floors are refinished?

The floors are generally coated during the early part of the day, and the plastic that is hung to prevent dust from getting out of the room, also acts as a vapor barrier. Make sure windows are open at night to allow for fresh air, however, the fumes are not toxic.

5. What about dust? Do I need to have my home cleaned after having hardwood installed?

No. Any dust from the installation procedure is contained within the plastic barrier that is put up prior to the installation. Our sander's and buffer's now include dust containment which will eliminate 90% of the dust they create during each procedure. Any dust left on the baseboards or window sills is vacuumed up prior to coating the floors.

6. What about maintenance for my new floors?

Have your hardwood floors buffed and coated every 5-10 years. NEVER use any sort of waxing product on or around your flooring. The wax causes gumming up of floor sanders, resulting in the homeowner having to tear out the existing hardwood flooring and re-installing new hardwood.

7. Where do I buy cleaning and maintenence products for my new hardwoods?

Your hardwoods shouldn't need more than a dry mop for daily or weekly cleaning. For deeper cleaning we recommend a generic brand of glass cleaner with NO ammonia in it mixed in a 20 parts glass cleaner 80 part water mixture. This would only be for a deep cleaning. A dry mop should be fine for daily or weekly maintenance.

Or you could visit:

Specialty Forest Products
13 Rosenfield Drive
Hopedale, MA 01747
PH: 508-634-9180
Web: http://www.specialtyforestproducts.com

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