Who will be working on my project?
Achieving consistent, top-quality results in hardwood flooring projects is a priority at Kimminau Floors. We believe in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding client experiences, prioritizing value over the cheapest price. One of the significant advantages that set us apart from over 90% of our competitors is our commitment to using skilled and trained employees instead […]
Do I need to leave the house to get my floors refinished?
This is one of the most common questions we receive whenever we conduct our consultations. I would estimate about a third of our clients stay in the home during the refinishing process. The answer will vary and depend on the layout of your home. Fortunately, there have been several advances in the hardwood industry over […]
Should I paint before or after floors get refinished?
Painters and floor contractors get along about as well as democrats and republicans. Both trades can cause the other a lot of grief…. Let me explain. Whenever this question is asked to a painter, they will most likely say they need to go first. If you ask the flooring contractor, he will tell you […]
Do we move appliances when refinishing hardwood floors?
Chances are if you look down in front of your fridge that you will see some indentions in the floor caused by the wheels on your refrigerator. It’s amazing to me that in the twenty-first century, with all of the modern technological advances that appliance manufactures haven’t figured out a way to design refrigerator wheels […]
Do I need to remove the toilet to have my floors refinished?
Another topic that doesn’t have a clear-cut answer. Let’s evaluate a few things to consider when making this decision. Does the area around the toilet already have water damage? About 50% of the floors we evaluate have some form of damage around the base of the toilet. I suspect the wax ring or flange breaks […]
Paint touch-up expectations after your floor service
Whenever we meet with clients during the initial consultation, we like to follow the following protocol: Listen to what they want to have accomplished in their home Provide solution(s)…many times we provide several options Answer any questions they might have about our services Set the right expectations We will soon have entire blog category setup […]
We take Employee Training Seriously
The biggest factor when it comes to delivering consistent, top quality results is having trained employees do the work. It’s a major differentiator and advantage that we have over 90% of our competition. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Because it’s hard work and it costs a lot more to have employees do the work. […]
Pricing Breakdown: Optional & Additional Services
When it comes to our flooring projects, there are often additional services that homeowners might want to add to their project. These services can range from baseboard installation to painting and moving contents. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at some of the ancillary services that are commonly offered in our […]
Pricing Breakdown: Maintenance Coat Service
Our clean and coat service is a crucial aspect of floor maintenance, and it’s essential to understand how to price it correctly. Our clean and coat service is quick, efficient, and client friendly. Most importantly, it will extend the life of your floor since it will prevent you from having to refinish your floors for […]
Pricing Breakdown: Hardwood Installation Services
Floor installation pricing can be a complex subject due to the variety of products and also the variety of scope from job to job. The focus on this blog is cover the various labor aspects on our typical installation projects. Hopefully you will gain some understanding of how we prepare our quotes and the typical […]