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Do you have a wood floor issue? Here are the most common ones. ​Water/Moisture issues account for the majority of problems when it comes to wood flooring! Let's talk about those and some other issues you may have! BUCKLING: The wood floor has separated, lifted or "teepeed" from the subfloor. Causes: Increase in moisture from the HVAC system, wet subfloors from a leaky fridge/dishwasher, poor building drainage resulting in rainwater being directed TO the building, as opposed

It should not be! It does depend on who you hire and what type of dust mitigation system that they offer or do not offer. When we started about 21 years ago, not many people used dustless sanding systems or vacuums. Putting a dust bag on the sanders was about it. Now, it is one of our biggest focuses, not only to keep our client's homes and belongings clean, we also want our team members to be safe. So how is this done? At Pasquale Floors, each sanding machine we own will be

We want to stand apart from other contractors and save YOUR valuable time! How do we do this? First, our website (updated weekly) is LOADED with information for you. Please read through our Blogs, Google Reviews and Gallery so you can get information on our pricing, what our past clients have said about us, as well as get some inspiration for your project. Most clients get the ball rolling by grabbing their smartphone, jumping on our website and click "Get an Estimate". They

First, don't worry! It is very common, especially in homes that were built before 1950. Most of the time, the nails are getting loose, and you are hearing them move in between the wood floors and the subfloor, but, there are many reasons your hardwood floors can squeak. Other common reasons your wood floors squeak: Wood floors are installed while not in equilibrium with the subfloor/environment. Ideally your wood floors want to be installed with temperatures between 60-80 deg

One of our top 3 questions! You have gaps in your wood floors for a number of reasons, some of which you can control, some of which you can't. First, wood is hygroscopic meaning that it will absorb and release moisture, given the opportunity. In the summer when it is naturally more humid, the wood will swell and expand as it absorbs that moisture. In the winter, the wood floors will release the moisture and quite often shrink, due to the drier conditions. This type of expansi

We want you to protect your investment, so here are some things you can do to keep your wood floors looking amazing! If we are just leaving your home today or finishing up your project over the next couple days here are some things you need to know. First, you can walk on the floor, 3 hours after the final coat of finish is put down (assuming we are using our standard, catalyzed water-based polyurethane). We do recommend clean dry sock or slippers for the first couple days, i

The most common wood species in the Cleveland area, from the most common to the least common are as follows: Red oak White oak Heart pine Maple Birch Hickory Cherry Ash Beech Poplar Walnut Grant it, there are obviously other species out there, one can potentially order any type of wood, if you are willing to pay the delivery cost/shipping. So, what's the difference? We work in all the Cleveland suburbs, so we see a lot of red and white oak. These 2 species are by far the most

So, what IS the difference? This gets confused a lot and often, people use the wrong terminology. Let's talk about all three. Solid Hardwood Floors: They can be up to 3/4'' thick, usually, the most common width in the Cleveland area is a 2.25'' or 3.25'' wide. This is, as stated, solid wood throughout. One benefit is solid wood flooring can have up to 1/4'' of a "sand-able" top layer, meaning your floors can be sanded up to 6-7 times. This is why you still see the original fl

Do not wear high heels on your wood floors, EVER. This will result in about 2000 lbs per square inch of force on your floors. No wood floor can take this much pressure and will most likely dent the floors with every step. Do not wet mop your floors or use steam mops. Both of these procedures introduce way too much water into the wood floors, ultimately resulting in the premature breakdown of the floor finish and/or dulling the sheen and/or premature cupping/crowning of your f

Most people do not think about this until the project is almost completed. There are usually 5 options when choosing a sheen level. 1. Gloss 2. Semi-Gloss 3. Satin 4. Matte 5. Ultra-Matte ​Traditionally, a very shiny, reflective, glossy floor was desired. As of late, the most popular sheen is satin (less glossy). The satin finish has a slight reflection of light, it would not be considered shiny or flat, it is right in the middle. If clients are desiring a shiny floor, we wil

Are Your Floors Showing Signs of Wear? Perhaps your floors are still in good shape, but you’ve started to notice some surface scratching. Maybe they were refinished a few years ago, and over time, your kids and pets have added some wear and tear. It’s also common for floors to take on damage during a home remodel, especially if contractors didn’t protect them as well as they should have. Common Signs You May Need a Buff and Coat: Scratches appearing in high-traffic areas like

It depends! A maintenance coat, where we are just cleaning, buffing and applying a new coat of finish can be done in a few hours. A bedroom sanding and refinishing can take between 2-4 days, where the refinishing of a first floor of an average size home could be closer to 5-7 and an entire home could be closer to 10 days, depending on size. Most of the time, the last couple days are much quieter, where we are just applying stain and/or finish.

Professional hardwood floor sanding and refinishing, using our dustless sanding system, along with premium stains and finishes starts around $8 a square foot with minimum jobs priced at $1950. For some perspective, a mid-sized dining room and living room will be around $3300. 1st floor of an averaged sized home could be closer to $5800 and an entire home could be closer to $12k, larger homes could be closer to 25k or more. Staircase refinishing rates start at $1950 for standa

One of our most common questions! Do you have a preference, if so we can accommodate you! Over the past 20 years, we have used them all. Oil Based Finishes: They are traditional, durable and have a thicker film build. They have been around for 80+ years for wood floors. The downsides are they have a very high, VOC content (Volatile Organic Compounds) in them, and they have a strong mineral spirits odor that can linger and off gas for up to 3 months. This, along with long dry

You do not! In fact 9.5/10 clients live in the home, when we are restoring their floors. If it is a large home, we can do it in phases also. Our dustless sanding system keeps the environment much cleaner than you would think. While we are sanding, you will have free reign of you home. Not until the last couple days, as we are applying stain and/or finish will we need you to stay off the floors, but it will only be 3, 1-3 hour windows as the finish is drying. We can also work

Before we begin restoring your wood floors, we ask that all furniture must be completely removed from the areas being refinished . While this can be a bit inconvenient, it is unfortunately required to ensure the best possible results. We’ve worked with a few moving companies for over a decade and feel confident recommending them to help with furniture removal and replacement. That being said, it could never hurt to ask for the most senior members to help with your move: Two