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If you’re handy with household projects, you may want to repair or install your own hardwood floors. Visit any large hardware store and you can find experts there who will guide you in the right direction. You can also learn lots of tips online, such as how to provide proper protection for your prefinish or finished wood floors, how to keep moisture and vapor out, and how to properly line up and level the wood. You can also find out about financing advice, preparation tips, cheap deals, refinishing and installation time lines, logos, stain and sanding services, and popular wood floor choices, such as oak, pine, maple, cherry and walnut. Before choosing a contractor or engineer for installation, restoration or repair of your floors, make sure he or she has the proper experience in the type of floor you want, whether oak or pine. And if you want stairs or handrails done at the same time, work it into your budget. Once your wood floors have been installed or refinished, you need to care for them properly. Again, ask your neighborhood flooring expert, or check online. Tips abound as to how to properly clean and dust your hardwood floors. Before you commit, be sure to inquire about the contractor’s experience in your type of project, licensing information, hours, availability, location, project timeline, background and services, such as stain services, sanding, restoration, repair or installation. Ask if the professional installs accessories, as many hardwood flooring experts also install or refinish stairs and handrails.
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