Flooring Guides
Straight answers to the questions Central New York homeowners ask us every week — from refinishing costs to basement floors to surviving road-salt season.
We’ve been installing, refinishing and selling floors from our Marcellus showroom since 1992. These guides share what we’ve learned in Syracuse-area homes — what lasts, what doesn’t, and what to ask before you spend a dollar. Have a question we haven’t covered? Call (315) 246-4425 or stop in.
Most worn hardwood floors can be refinished for a fraction of the cost of new flooring. Here's how to tell whether yours is a candidate — and when replacement really is the better call.
Refinishing is priced mostly by the square foot, but stairs, repairs, stain and finish choices all move the number. Here's what goes into a refinishing quote in Central New York.
Central New York basements are damp, cool and built on concrete — a tough place for wood. Here's how LVP, engineered hardwood and other options compare below grade.
Both are real wood. The difference is what's underneath — and that affects where you can install it, how it handles our humidity swings, and how many times it can be refinished.
Central New York winters bring snow, slush and plenty of road salt into our homes. Here's how to keep it from dulling and damaging your floors.
Wood is a natural material that moves with the seasons. Here's what gaps, cupping and crowning mean — and how to keep your floors stable year-round.
A little preparation makes refinishing faster, cleaner and less stressful. Here's what to do before the crew arrives, while the work is underway and after the final coat.
Claws, spills, toys and muddy paws — family life is hard on floors. Here's how hardwood, LVP and laminate stack up, and how to pick the right one for your household.
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