Once you’ve decided to have the flooring experts at Floor Sand Crafting install hardwood floors in your home, next comes this hard question: what color do you choose for the stain? It’s normal to feel some pressure in making this decision, considering the investment and long-lasting nature of hardwood floors. But with a few considerations, you’ll choose the right color in no time. Things to Consider  Your room/home’s style: Choose a stain color that enhances your home’s decor. If your style is modern, a warm, red tone might not be the best choice. Similarly, traditional rustic decor ..read more

You’re not the only one affected by the heat and humidity of central Indiana summers. Your hardwood floors feel it, too! As a natural substance, wood is affected by the air and moisture around it. As the humidity levels in the air increase, hardwood floors can be susceptible to cupping, which is when the planks absorb water and swell, bumping against other planks and bending. At Floor Sand Crafting, we take extra precautions when installing hardwood floors to prevent cupping. But there are still some things you can do as a homeowner to keep your floors in great shape this summer.  1. Use minim ..read more

It sure has been a rainy spring in central Indiana, hasn’t it? While, for most people, too much rain just brings a soggy yard and a few canceled softball games, for others it can bring about major disaster. If your home has been flooded and you have hardwood floors, act quickly to save them. The first 24 hours are critical, and there’s plenty you can do yourself to remove excess moisture. For professional advice and help in the Indianapolis area, call in the experts at Floor Craft Sanding for all hardwood floor refinishing and renovation concerns.  1. Remove standing water quickly. Wood is por ..read more

Have your recently purchased a home, or are you planning to purchase a new home soon? Among the rest of your miles-long to-do list, here’s another item to add: refinish and repair the hardwood flooring in your new home before you move in. Do yourself a favor and have the Floor Sand Crafting team take care of this daunting task for you. You’ll thank yourself in the long run! Here’s why: You’ll Save Time LaterAlthough we work hard to finish the job in a timely manner, most hardwood refinishing jobs take between 2 to 5 days, depending on the scope of the project. By having the flooring refinishin ..read more

Once you have a beautiful hardwood floor installed in just the perfect color and finish you’ve been dreaming of, the last thing you want is for it to be covered in scratches and dents. A good hardwood floor from Floor Craft Sanding will last the life of your home, but it will look a lot better along the way if you take a few precautions to keep it in tip-top shape. 1. Vacuum and sweep your floors regularly. Removing debris is the first step toward preventing scratches. Make sure your vacuum is on the “hardwood floors” or “linoleum” setting so the bar doesn’t scr ..read more

In Central Indiana, winter is quickly waning, spring sports will be starting up soon, and your entire family is chomping at the bit for the weather to warm up. You may be noticing areas in your home that need a little more TLC, or maybe you’ve made a 2-week plan to spring clean your home. Got your sights on your hardwood floors? We’ve put together a few tips and guidelines to spring clean your floors. Do your floors need some major work? The hardwood flooring experts at Floor Sand Crafting have extensive experience in refinishing, installing, and repairing hardwood floors. Request a quote toda ..read more