How to Choose Stain for My Hardwood Floors? | When it comes to transforming your home, few things make as dramatic an impact as beautifully stained hardwood floors. But if you’ve ever wondered, “How do I choose a stain for my hardwood floors?” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions homeowners […]
Life happens on top of our floors. All the spilled milk, broken glass, shifting furniture, and doggy piles tend to end up down there. So while we’re practicing our TikTok dances and training our new quarantine buddy, Rufus, our floors are taking on the day each and every day. For homes with hardwood flooring, cleaning
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Back in the 1960s, parquet flooring was all the rage. It seemed every kitchen, den, and dining room was outfitted with these geometric-style floors. Over time, the trends shifted and parquet flooring fell out of favour with home and business owners. That is, until now. Canadian homes and businesses have suddenly seen a resurgence in
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Smith Bros. Floors has modified procedures to safely continue to meet our customers needs. As we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Calgary, we are taking precautionary measures with our staff and equipment to ensure we comply with governmental health agencies recommendations. We have implemented daily sanitization measures to our office, equipment, tools, vehicles
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Hardwood floors are known to be durable, beautiful, and timeless. But like any feature in your home, they need a little love every once in a while to maintain that gorgeous finish. But how do you know when to get them refinished? Our 35 years of experience has taught us that sometimes the answer is
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Hardwood floors are the perfect addition to any residential space. They look great, increase the resale value of the home, and last years longer than other flooring options. Homeowners who are renovating may be tempted to cut costs by installing hardwood themselves, however this type of flooring is anything but a DIY project. Smith Bros,
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A well-maintained hardwood floor can last your home a lifetime. Eventually, however, there’s only so much resurfacing, maintenance, and repairs that can be done before it’s finally time for a replacement. If that time has come for you, there are a few things you should keep in mind! Knowing the Signs In order to be
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Many of the most important factors at play in caring for your floor are categorized as aspects of your interior environment. This is one of several reasons why temperature, humidity, and the concept of acclimation are so important! Your Floors and Their Environment As you may know, the process of choosing the right wood flooring
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Keeping our clients informed on the sources of our products is one of our favorite ways to both remain transparent as a business and promote the best business practices in hardwood flooring. So far, our Supplier Spotlight series has covered many dedicated vendors including Wide Plank, Kentwood, and TORLYS. Next up is Toronto’s Vintage Hardwood
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In addition to doing business with only the best suppliers in the industry, Smith Bros. is proud to be affiliated some of the most reputable flooring, building, and hardwood associations in North America. For this week’s blog, we’d like to introduce you to the National Wood Flooring Association, a leading non-profit organization in our trade!
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