This is a common question and thankfully its easy to answer. No. Bleach can ruin a wooden floor even if you're super careful. Many customers wish to use this harsh chemical to remove stubborn urine stains or to brighten a dull floor. I am recommending safer alternatives down below. There are many important aspects when it comes to using bleach and cleaning hard surfaces. Raw undiluted bleach is not recommended on your solid hardwood floors or your engineered hardwood floors. A diluted ... Read more...

So, you're staring at your worn-out wooden floors, considering how to sand a floor by hand. Maybe you have a small space, a tight budget, or prefer a hands-on approach to your floor sanding project. The goal of your hardwood flooring project is do get an amazing finish.  I believe a seasoned DIYer and complete beginners can get a great sand and final color done well. We'll cover everything from selecting the right sandpaper and sander tools for your floor finish to addressing those tricky ... Read more...

I Hate to Brag, But Really Cheap Floors is truly the best place to buy hardwood flooring online! We know how to stock amazing deals on flooring I am biased here. But our hardwood floors are made by the best flooring brands in America! Looking for the best place to get hardwood floors online is a tall task for just any old weekday Google search. However, when it comes to hardwood floors, you want the best price for top-quality floors. And who can blame you? When you purchase hardwood flooring ... Read more...

Hardwood floors are like a fully grown apple tree, beautiful and strong, but in need of care to stay vibrant. Cleaning floors can feel like a drag. But, as long as you're going with the motions, its worth getting them to shine again!   Remember, too much moisture, harsh chemicals, and a lack of finish buffing can cause visible harm to wood floors. In this blog, we’ll show you the best ways to clean and care for your floors, keeping them as sturdy and stunning as the day they were ... Read more...

Is Hardwood Or Laminate Is Best For Your Home? The most common question asked from a flooring professional is, "What's your budget?" after hearing that! Its not because we want to make more money from you, its because money is the main factor when choosing a wood floor product over a laminate one. Laminate and hardwood can look very similar these days. Most people looking to replce a floor or remodel a room is to fix anything  you weren’t happy about when you first moved in. Replacing ... Read more...

Most people ask about cleaners after they installed brand new floors, or your existing floor could be in better shape. Either way, they're looking for the best floor cleaners to keep their home looking like a dream. This boils down to effective cleaning and a little bit of elbow grease. You need a cleaner that removes dirt and grime without leaving any sticky residue or dulling the finish. It also must be safe for your family and pets. Harsh chemicals are not an option when little ones and ... Read more...

Engineered hardwood flooring is not something that most of us purchase on a regular basis. More likely, I would guess that most people never buy hardwood floor at all!   Its almost a weird topic to write about every month but hey, I own a flooring company! So why do flooring manufacturers even make engineered hardwood anyway? What are engineered wood floors? Engineered hardwood flooring is a flooring product that is intended to be used in applications that do not suit a solid hardwood ... Read more...

We've all been there: staring at a stubborn, sticky mess on our beloved hardwood floors, wondering, "Is Pine-Sol good for hardwood floors?" This is a common question, and truthfully, one I’ve often wrestled with during my flooring projects. Sure, Pine-Sol boasts a powerful clean that banishes dirt and grime, and who doesn't love that fresh pine scent? However, when it comes to hardwood floors, things get a bit more complex. This is because Pine-Sol's effectiveness as a cleaner clashes with the ... Read more...

The amount of time needed, from start to end, to refinish hardwood floors is a  common question homeowners tend to ask their friends, the Reddit community, or flooring professionals before buying new floors. Floor refinishing can vary in duration, but a standard 3-4 days is the typical timeframe for a 1,000 square foot job. The time that is actually needed  depends on some factors like your home layout,  as we will explore in this blog post. We'll cover the distinctions between ... Read more...

DIY Hardwood Floor Maintenance Made Easy Everyone loves  shiny hardwood flooring. It’s one of the first things you’ll notice when you walk into someone’s home. It’s really hard to beat that hardwood look and feel, but especially when it has a nice shine to it. If you’re looking to save money and you don’t want to use any chemicals in your cleaning process, then we can show you how to make hardwood floors shine naturally. These are items you’ll probably already have in your ... Read more...

Here's Some Tips On How to Get Your Hardwood Floor Clean Do you ever wonder if there are ways you can make your wood floors last longer? How about how you can save money by not having to refinish the floors in your home? There are several cleaning tips that we believe everyone should know. These are simple hacks that will keep your floors looking great and lasting a long time. We made a list of the top 5  hacks you should know. When you’re done reading this blog, you’ll have every ... Read more...

What Constitutes A Bad Hardwood Floor Installation? It’s no argument that hardwood flooring gives your space a more upscale look. But the upkeep hardwood flooring requires can get to be a lot at times. At ReallyCheapFloors.com, we want to make sure you know how to best take care of your flooring and avoid trouble. Here are 4 ways to avoid a bad hardwood floor installation 1. Learn How Hardwood Works Hardwood flooring, although no longer a tree, still acts like one in many ways. They still ... Read more...