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Cost of Floor Waxing Services
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How to Clean and Maintain Hardwood Floors
by newsy siso on Apr 30, 2018
Hardwood floors are a common choice for many homes. It is not really surprising considering that hardwood offers a number of advantages. For one, it looks elegant and timeless. It is also said to be a great long-term investment. Many believe that homes with hardwood floors tend to increase in value over time. Continue reading →
7 Tips for Choosing the Right Bathroom Tiles
by Rohit on Jul 9, 2018
When it comes to renovating or designing a bathroom, choosing the right tiles can make the room appealing and elegant. With that said, it can be difficult to pick tiles when there are so many on the market- it seems like there is every color and finish imaginable. Continue reading →
How to Self Levelling a Concrete Floor: Compounds & Techniques
by Sally Smith on Sep 26, 2018
Do you want to level out a wonky basement floor? Maybe your garage, kitchen, sitting room or you need to create a smooth surface to lay tiles onto it. You need to know about how to self-level your concrete floor. Self-levelling concrete is a modified cement with high flow characteristics, Continue reading →
Cost of Floor Waxing Services
by John Thomas on Nov 17, 2018
There are a few things to take into account when researching various floor waxing companies in regards to the cost of floor waxing services. 1) Location of Business: Typically, when a company is in close proximity you can almost count on a bit of a price break due to the fact that when a company has to travel a longer distance to provide floor services, they must take the expense of fuel & travel time into consideration. Especially is the project is considered a "small" project. Which brings us to #2.... 2) Size of Project: The bigger the square footage...the bigger the price break. Most floor stripping and waxing companies have a "minimum" charge amount. So, a floor approximately 200SF in size would cost around $200-$300. 3) Open area: If the project consist of an open area, this allows for better productivity by avoiding working around equiptment, fixtures, ... Continue reading →
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