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The Beach Boys are coming to the Westchester County Center - May 15, 2012

Yes, it's true, The Beach Boys are coming to Westchester NY. You can see them live at the County Center in White Plains.

May 15th 8pm (Tuesday)

198 Central Ave, White Plains NY, 10606

Here's the link to get your tickets online for The Beach Boys.

This sounds like a really fun event, especially for those looking for some good old reminiscing. The Beach Boys have a truly unique sound and they are sure to conjure great memories for you.


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Refinish hardwood flooring | Ardsley NY 10502 | Dustless sanding

refinish hardwood floors Ardsley NY 10502 dustlessAre you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Ardsley NY?

It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make. Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color. You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.

If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home. And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet. Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.

Ardsley NY 10502 refinish hardwood floorsAt Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service. We will bring the "store to your door" so that you can see the flooring and colors in your own home and lighting and color coordinate with your paint colors and decor. When it comes to sanding and refinishing, not only we will help guide you in color selections, but we will also test out a few colors for you on your floor. This is important because every floor is different, so it's best to see what the stain will actually look like on your own floors (rather than a tiny sample).


sanding and refurbishing hardwood floors Ardsley NY 10502We offer both the standard refinishing process as well as a dustless sanding system. Dustless sanding costs a bit extra, but many customers feel it's worth it, especially if they have someone with allergies in their household. We offer both oil and water based polyurethane, and we will help you understand the pros and cons on each method.

We are proud of our work, but don't rely on our word...ask our customers! We have won the Angie's list Super Service award 2 years in a row, and you can even check our google reviews online. And, we will gladly provide with a list of over 30 customers to call.

Video of hardwood flooring and refinishing Ardsley NY 10502

Our estimates are always free. So, when you're ready to refinish your hardwood floors in Ardsley NY 10502, call us at 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."

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The Importance of comparing flooring estimates - apples to apples - Westchester NY

refinish hardwood floors - Westchester County NY - ebonyIt's usually a good idea to get multiple estimates. Most of my customers get 3. When you get multiple estimates, it helps ensure you get competitive pricing (because let's face it, not everyone is as honest as you would hope). Also, it's important to make sure you have someone you feel comfortable with and for some jobs (ones that are less straightforward), you may want to speak to mutliple people to get opinions on the best solution.

But, even when there are straight forward jobs, there are plenty of times that you may not really be comparing apples to apples, so it's important to clarify your expectations and ask questions.

In my opinion, refinishing hardwood floors in Westchester is a fairly straight forward job...and, on the surface, it should be relatively easy to compare estimates. But, even so, I've realized that many customers don't understand why there might be differences in price. (Of course, I always try to educate my customers so they make an informed decision).

On Tuesday, I was surprised at my customer's reaction when I gave her the estimate of $2,800. She had this look on her fact that said "what the heck?" I probed further and she told me that she had another estimate for only $1,600. I was floored by this...because my rates are very competitive and even though most customers get 3 (or more) estimates, I tend to win a majority of them. I was puzzled for a bit, questioning if I had mismeasured (which of course I hadn't). I then explained the process, and in so doing, I realized that we were NOT comparing apples to apples.

refinish and refurbish hardwood floors westchester NYMy estimate was for sanding and refinishing the whole apartment; the other estimate was to sand & refinish 2 rooms and buff the other 3 rooms. I was glad that I probed further, because when I re-estimated this way, my estimate was about the same as the other one, and I even included some minor repair work that the other person didn't catch.

So, when you are comparing estimates for refinishing hardwood, here are some questions to ask so that you can fairly compare estimates:

- Is the job scope the same? Confirm the area(s) to be done. Is furniture move included? Is there any carpet removal? (And, are they hauling it away?)

- Are you looking to go natural (less expensive) or add a stain color (more expensive)?

- How many coats of polyurethane are included?

- Is the polyurethane oil based or water based? You can read more about the pros and cons on oil vs. water based polyurethane in this blog post.

- If you have pine (or maple) floors, did they include a conditioner? A conditioner is needed to help open the pores to absorb the stain better.

If you have vastly different estimates for refinishing hardwood floors, chances are there is a good reason for it. So ask questions, so you understand and feel comfortable with the decision you make.

When you're looking to refinish your hardwood floors in Westchester NY, give The Flooring Girl a call at 914-937-2950 and I'd be happy to give you a free estimate and walk you through the process.

Refinish hardwood flooring | Peekskill NY 10566 | Dustless sanding

refinish hardwood floors Peekskill NY 10566 dustlessAre you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Peekskill NY?

It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make. Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color. You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.

If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home. And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet. Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.

Peekskill NY 10566 refinish hardwood floorsAt Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service. We will bring the "store to your door" so that you can see the flooring and colors in your own home and lighting and color coordinate with your paint colors and decor. When it comes to sanding and refinishing, not only we will help guide you in color selections, but we will also test out a few colors for you on your floor. This is important because every floor is different, so it's best to see what the stain will actually look like on your own floors (rather than a tiny sample).


sanding and refurbishing hardwood floors Peekskill NY 10566We offer both the standard refinishing process as well as a dustless sanding system. Dustless sanding costs a bit extra, but many customers feel it's worth it, especially if they have someone with allergies in their household. We offer both oil and water based polyurethane, and we will help you understand the pros and cons on each method.

We are proud of our work, but don't rely on our word...ask our customers! We have won the Angie's list Super Service award 2 years in a row, and you can even check our google reviews online. And, we will gladly provide with a list of over 30 customers to call.

Video of hardwood flooring and refinishing Peekskill NY 10566

Our estimates are always free. So, when you're ready to refinish your hardwood floors in Peekskill NY 10566, call us at 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."

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Related posts:

Water based polyurethane vs. oil based: Which is better for refinishing hardwood floors?

I have hardwood underneath my carpets. Should I refinish the hardwood or recarpet?

What types of hardwood are best for pets?

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Refinish hardwood flooring | Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706 | Dustless sanding

refinish hardwood floors Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706 dustlessAre you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Hastings-on-Hudson NY?

It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make. Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color. You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.

If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home. And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet. Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.

Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706 refinish hardwood floorsAt Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service. We will bring the "store to your door" so that you can see the flooring and colors in your own home and lighting and color coordinate with your paint colors and decor. When it comes to sanding and refinishing, not only we will help guide you in color selections, but we will also test out a few colors for you on your floor. This is important because every floor is different, so it's best to see what the stain will actually look like on your own floors (rather than a tiny sample).


sanding and refurbishing hardwood floors Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706We offer both the standard refinishing process as well as a dustless sanding system. Dustless sanding costs a bit extra, but many customers feel it's worth it, especially if they have someone with allergies in their household. We offer both oil and water based polyurethane, and we will help you understand the pros and cons on each method.

We are proud of our work, but don't rely on our word...ask our customers! We have won the Angie's list Super Service award 2 years in a row, and you can even check our google reviews online. And, we will gladly provide with a list of over 30 customers to call.

Video of hardwood flooring and refinishing Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706

Our estimates are always free. So, when you're ready to refinish your hardwood floors in Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706, call us at 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."

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Related posts:

Water based polyurethane vs. oil based: Which is better for refinishing hardwood floors?

I have hardwood underneath my carpets. Should I refinish the hardwood or recarpet?

What types of hardwood are best for pets?

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