Greg P.
Hardwood Floors - Stain Color, Finish Suggestions?
Hello, up until this point we have been sanding the floors down and then putting 3 coats of high gloss poly and it looks fine, but recently, I spoke with a designer who had suggested doing a dark walnut and satin fini...
Jean Bolger
Exterior solid stain v. paint - can someone explain the difference?
I understand that a transparent stain sinks in to the wood, and a paint does not. But a solid stain doesn't seem to sink in to the wood either- how is this different from paint? Is it just thinner?
I am prese...
Nader Hachem
Could someone identify what type of hardwood this is?
I got a couple quotes from two different hardwood refinishers for my primary residence. I’m trying to find a nice stain but one said my floor is red oak and we’ll be able to do a certain stain, the other said it’s whi...
Yong Lai
how to keep white beddings spotless
Hi fellow Airbnb hosts,I am using white sheets and duvet covers for my guests. I found out most cleaners don't check spots and stains carefully. The beddings look clean but a guest can spot stains if he/she looks care...
Mary J.
Can a dark stain on hardwood floor be corrected?
Hello! Recently picked up a multi unit with hardwood floors. In one apartment there’s a dark stain (I’m guessing something spilled years ago). I’m going to sand them, so was thinking of sanding and then staining wi...
Taylor Martel
Tenants stained new epoxy garage flooring - can we charge for th?
We have a larger rental home in TX that was built 2017. In August 2018, we had epoxy flooring installed in the 3 car garage. In November we vacated the property and had the place professionally cleaned. Property was v...
Alex Chamberlain
Should I Even Stain My New Deck (BRRRR Property)?
Hello!I'm trying to decide whether or not I should hire someone to stain the new deck at my rental property.I recently completed a BRRRR and part of the rehab included completely rebuilding the deck. The new deck was...
Tim G.
Hardwood floor color
I just finished up sanding the floors today in the living room, hallway and bedrooms. I'm trying to decide if I just want to poly them or stain and then poly. If i do stain them, any recommendations on color....
Johann Jells
What cabinet finishes are sturdy & 'timeless' rather than trendy?
Redoing a couple of small kitchens. 20 years ago there was nothing wrong with basic light oak cabinets. Now everyone is doing painted, but I'm unconvinced that in 10 or 20 years it won't seem odd, and I'm also dubious...
Sylvia Schumacher
Floor refinishing looks bad - rootcause?
Hi biggerpockets forum!I got a hardwood refinishing job for a SFH. My contractor sent me the picture attached below today (1st layer of stain). All floors are sanded already, only this one room is stained with the fir...