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San Jose Hardwood Floors Awarded for Customer Service

We’re thrilled to announce that San Jose Hardwood Floors has received a 2015 Best of Houzz award in the “Client Satisfaction” category! We’re especially honored as we pride ourselves outstanding customer service; it’s fulfilling to be recognized for it. Thank you to all our clients that contributed to this distinction! As

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Wood Floor Grades: Evaluating Hardwood Flooring

It’s no secret that not all flooring is created equally. How do you evaluate hardwood floor quality as you search for the perfect floors for your home? This is where wood floor grades enter in. Using Wood Floor Grades to Evaluate Hardwood Flooring A flooring expert is able to determine

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Respect & Your Hardwood Flooring Project

Selecting a contractor for your hardwood flooring project is a big choice. In addition to picking a business that can provide the floors you want within your budget, it’s important they have your best interest in mind – in all areas of the project. It all comes down to respect. Privacy &

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Hardwood Flooring Guide: Demystifying the Top 15 Terms

As you start thinking about new hardwood flooring for your home, it’s likely you’ll come across a few terms you don’t know. You’re in luck! Here are 15 common terms you’ll hear and what they mean in relation to your wood floors. Top 15 Hardwood Flooring Terms Sanding: This is the

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Top 5 Flooring Articles

Want a quick overview of helpful flooring articles? We’re happy to share the five most popular posts on our site for your convenience. Top 5 Flooring Articles 1. Hardwood Flooring Patterns: Which is Right for Your Space? From random width and herringbone flooring to picture frame, parquet and diagonal flooring, this helpful

Flooring Options for an Allergy-Free Home

Do you suffer from allergies? With national asthma and allergy awareness month coming to a close, we thought this would be a good time to discuss flooring options for an allergy-free home. Choosing Flooring with Allergies in Mind Hardwood Floors Hardwood floors are known as a great choice for allergy

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Spring Cleaning! Floor Care Tips

Are you ready for spring cleaning? Is cleaning hardwood floors on your list? A big part of floor care is making sure you spruce them up regularly – even more than once a year. Have you been remiss in the past? Now is the perfect time to start! Follow the guide

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Floor Installation: Preparation Matters!

Are you adding new hardwood flooring to your home? As you get ready for hardwood floor installation, it’s important to remember that floor preparation is extremely important; if the preparation isn’t done well, the job will suffer. We’ve seen a lot of customers choose not to spend the extra money to have their