Our Flooring Process & Hardwood Flooring Care Tips

Flooring FAQs

  • How long will my hardwood floors last?

    When properly cared for, your hardwood floors offer a lifetime of beauty and value. Visit our hardwood floor maintenance page for cleaning guidelines and other tips for preserving the natural beauty of your premium hardwood floors.

  • What factors will affect the lifespan of my hardwood floors?

    Moisture, dirt and sunlight are the natural enemies of wood floors. Avoid scratches and tiny dents by removing dirt daily and using walk–off mats where practical. Wipe up spills promptly to prevent water damage, and avoid fading and discoloration by keeping shades drawn during times of direct sunlight.

  • Can I change or improve the look of my existing hardwood floor?

    Yes. You can give existing hardwood floors a makeover by refinishing them. At All City Floor Company, we offer hardwood floor resanding and refinishing, screen and coats, and water damage repair. Contact us for more information and a free estimate.

  • What types of cleaners are best for my hardwood floors?

    You should never use ammonia, wax, oil or soap products on wood flooring. Instead, use products that are specifically formulated for use on wood floors. All City Floor Company recommends and carries Pallman/Bona brand cleaning supplies.

  • What types of green flooring products do you offer?

    All City Floor Company carries a wide variety of eco–friendly flooring options including bamboo, cork, Aged Woods®, LYPTUS® hardwood products, recycled tile and more. Our selection of environmentally responsible products is always growing. Visit our showroom to learn more about the options available for your project.

  • Do you carry eco–friendly hardwood floor finishes?

    We offer a huge selection of finishes for our premium hardwood floors, including water–based finishes.

  • Do you offer LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) eligible flooring solutions?

    We offer a wide variety of LEED eligible flooring and surface solutions, including LEED eligible athletic floors. Visit our showroom and let our experienced design team show you some of the choices available for your LEED project.

  • What types of athletic flooring systems do you offer?

    All City Floor Company is proud to be Colorado’s only provider of Action Floor Systems’ high performance athletic floors. With over 20 distinct flooring systems to choose from, Action Floor Systems is the industry leader in indoor sports surfaces. Since 1985, All City Floor Company has been providing top quality athletic floors for high schools, universities, recreation facilities and businesses across Colorado. Contact us today to speak with one of our sports flooring experts about your project.

Hardwood Floor Care Tips

General Care

Routinely sweep and dust mop to remove dirt and dust

Spills

Wipe up all spills immediately to prevent liquid from soaking into the wood

Mopping

Use a damp, NOT WET, mop to clean stuck-on dirt or grime and don’t let cleaning solution sit too long

Harsh Chemicals

Do not use ammonia, wax, oil, or soap products. They will damage the surface affect future recoating service.

Door Mats

Always use door where possible to reduce the amount of outside elements from damaging your floor

Reduce Scratches

Place furniture leg protectors under all chairs, sofas, tables, and other furniture that sits on the floor

Humidity

Maintain your home’s humidity levels between 35-50% to avoid warping the wood

Flooring Process

  • Where We Need Your Help
    • Remove all furnishings from the work area. This includes furniture, wall hangings, plants, knick-knack items, and closet and pantry contents. Make sure drapes are not hanging on the floor.
    • Complete any other additional prep work you have agreed to do. EXAMPLE: Removing existing floor coverings, baseboards or appliances, hanging plastic, etc.
    • Remove contents of the appliances that All City will be moving. EXAMPLE: Items from bottom stove drawers and refrigerator contents that may break or spill.
    • Disconnect the gas from any gas appliance All City will be moving. EXAMPLE: Stove and dryer.
    • Tape off mail slots if mail comes in on to the wood floor.
    • During the finishing process, keep heat turned up to 72 degrees to allow finish to dry.
    • Cover any furnishings near the work area to protect from dust; sheets and lightweight plastic work well for this. Please note that we use state-of-the-art sanding equipment with self contained vacuums, but sanding remains a dusty process. All City cannot be responsible for any house cleaning required as a result.
  • Where Our Experts Take Over
    • The installation process takes 1-5 days depending on the size of the area, type of wood being installed, complexity of the installation and how much prep work needs to be done prior to the wood being installed.
    • The sanding and finishing process generally takes 2-5 days to complete depending on the job size, stain color and finish type to be used. You must be available to meet the sanding crew to approve a stain color for your floor. Once the stain and finish is applied to your floor you must stay off of it until the job is complete.
    • The screening and coating process generally takes 1 day to complete depending on job size. All City will fill the cracks in the floor with filler, buff the floor and apply a coat of finish.
    • Once the final coat of finish has been applied, wait 24 hours for the finish to dry before walking on the floor.

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