773-279-9100     3100 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

    You'll find hardwood flooring that suits virtually any style. Here are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing your wooden floors for the kitchen:

Tough Enough? When treated right, hardwood floors last a lifetime. But beware of pets' claws and high heels, never leave standing water, and consider window treatments to limit sunlight.How to Clean: Wipe up spills immediately. Sweep, dust, or vacuum regularly and occasionally wipe the surface with a damp mop or cloth. Avoid oil-based sprays, waxes, and polishes, as well as abrasive cleansers.

     We carry a big variety of hardwood floors and our professional staff members will be more then happy to choose floors for your kitchen.

Why Finish Wood?
While choosing which type of wood finish to apply to your wood furniture, floors or other woodwork projects might be a dilemma, we can all agree that applying a good finish to your wood is absolutely essential.

Without a good finish, wood is likely to deteriorate – it may dry, crack, or swell if exposed to moisture, or shrink due to other weather changes. A good wood finish not only seals the wood against the elements, but also protects against accidental damage such as stains or scratches. Wood finishes also enhance the appearance of the wood by adding color and contrast.

Types of Wood Finishes
Types of wood finishes have evolved over time with various consumer demands. The two main players in the market are penetrating oils and polyurethane finishes.

Penetrating oil finishes, typically derived from plants, do just want the name suggests – they penetrate and fortify the wood from the inside, at the same time allowing the wood to ‘breathe’. They have been around for several decades, and have a long tradition of use in Scandinavian countries.

Polyurethane finishes on the other hand, are a blend of synthetic resins that harden into a protective plastic-like coating on the surface of the wood. These were developed to meet the consumer demand for a type of wood finish that is very durable, and the mostly widely used are water-based and oil-based.

WOCA’s Premium Penetrating Oil, Diamond Oil Active
Extremely durable wood finish
Plant based
Resistant to liquids such as water, coffee, tea and red wine
Gives the wood a beautiful, breathable surface
Approved for indoor use
Low VOC
isocyanate free
Low odor
Can be used on all wood species, including Exotic.
9 popular colors available.

 

 

Experiment to find the right products for your floor type.

There are a lot of products that market themselves as hardwood floor cleaners, but don't measure up. A good place to start is finding out what your floor manufacturer  recommends. This way we are highly recommending to buy your hardwood cleaning products at the Flooring store such ours. Our professional will recommend  what cleaners you need for a specific floors  type .
     Clean hardwood floors with a mop. Mix a few drops of Bona Hardwood Cleaner with water. Wring out the mop extremely well and then run the mop along the grain. We carry a great selection of hardwood cleaning products, so please don’t hesitate to stop by in our store to get the products for your floors.
 
Spray the polish on the floor or apply it to a cloth, according to package directions. Use a feathering technique to wipe the polish in a semi-circle. Overlap your feathering strokes for a streak free finish.  In our store on 3100 N Elston Ave, you will also find a great selection of Hardwood Cleaners  from different brands.
Visit our webswite at www.abhardwood.com 
 
We are located on 3100 N Elston Ave ., Chicago IL 60618