With proper care and maintenance, your hardwood floors will stay beautiful. Cleaning your floors is simple. First get a good broom and sweep up the dirt and dust.
Next, use a canister vacuum and go for the areas that your broom missed. This can be underneath furniture, in corners, or other crevices.
You can also use a terrycloth mop to clean underneath furniture and along the base boards.
From time to time, you will want a professional or deep down level of clean. There are many cleaning products on the market that will not dull the finish of your wood floors. It is good to ask a reputable flooring store for their recommendation for your particular floor.
If you have hardwood floors, investing in rugs and floor mats (designed for hardwood floors with a non-rubber backing) is a good idea. Over time, dirt and debris from outside will act like sandpaper and scratch your floors. Using floor mats in high traffic areas, such as, entryways and asking your household and guests to wipe their shoes off before entering will cut down on this wear. The dirt will stay on the floor mat saving your hardwood floors from scratches with the added benefit of keeping your house clean.
Floor mats and rugs are also recommended in places where fluids might spill. If the water or other liquid is left on the floor, your hardwood floors may suffer from water damage. It is recommended that you put floor mats and rugs, not only in entryways, but also in the kitchen near the sink.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a nonprofit organization that was borne out of the Earth Summit of 1992 in Rio. It’s mission is to further environmentally responsible forestry practices. What it means for the consumer is a stamp of approval that makes sure that certain stewardship standards have been met. Consumers can chose responsibly, but still have a full range of flooring options; this includes cherry, maple, birch, ash, Douglas fir, oak and others.
This Earth Day, we at Kalley Flooring want to you to know that wood floors are an environmentally and ecologically friendly solution. No other flooring material is as abundantly available. Sustainable forest management means that we can now harvest wood without any serious impact on the environment. Trees are natures renewable resource.
Some other things to think about:
-More trees are grown annually than are removed.
-Air quality is improved with wood floors.
-Wood Floors are a carbon neutral product that not only produces oxygen in the tree stage, but stores carbon once it is turned into building material.
-When no longer needed, wood floors can be burned as fuel or recycled.
-Wood floors can last several lifetimes.
Kalley Flooring is now an authorized installer of Wearmax floor coatings. Wearmax is an eco-friendly water-based ceramic floor coating. This specialty coating sits on top of and protects your floor’s finish. Ceramic technology was developed for use in space shuttle design and is second only to the diamond in hardness. Wearmax is tougher than industrial diamonds and stainless steel. The benefits of Wearmax includes superior wear resistance, superior scratch resistance, excellent slip resistance, as well as, low maintenance and chemical and stain resistance. As an added benefit, the manufacturer offers a lifetime warranty on residential use.
Time and regular use will eventually wear out your wood floors, nevermind if there is damage due to neglect or an accident. Perhaps it’s time to call in a professional to renovate your floors. Below we’ve outlined the necessary steps so that you will not only know what’s involved in the process, but also understand what the cost and labor factors are when getting an estimate from flooring professionals who are bidding the job.
Repair
If the wood has been damaged, you may need to replace the damaged part and put in new wood. If the damage merely consists of scratches and gouges, then simple wood filler might be used. Repairs are more likely needed when the damage goes deeper than the surface level. The damage is not only cosmetically undesired, but the integrity of the wood might also be affected. Examples of damage are deep scratches or gouges, gaps and holes between the wood planks, and buckling of the wood planks. There is damage that comes as a result of accidents and acts of nature, for example fire damage and flooding damage. Repairing or replacing the damaged wood is the very first step.
Sanding vs Stripping
After major and minor repairs have been made, comes the decision of whether to sand the entire floor or to strip it.
Stripping refers to removing the top coating that protects the wood. The benefits of only stripping the floors are speed and cost, but you give up quality. Stripping is a much faster process than sanding and can be shortened to a few days; it is less labor intensive, less of a mess, and relatively cheaper.
A true and quality renovation of your wood floors can only be achieved by proper sanding by a professional. Sanding goes one extra step and removes not only the coating on the wood, but it also evens out the surface texture and color by lightly taking away the very top layer of the wood itself.
It is recommended that you hire a professional to do the sanding. A professional has the specialty tools and experience needed to execute this very important step. Just as you would not have your hair cut by someone who is inexperienced and who lacks the proper pair of scissors, you should shy away from sanding down the floors yourself or hiring someone who is not a licensed professional. So much of the final appearance depends on proper sanding. A professional will make sure you get the best results.
Buffing
After sanding, the next step is buffing the wood floors and this is also accomplished with specialty equipment and should be performed by a professional for best results. Buffing prepares the floor to accept a new finish evenly and to adhere to the finish, minimizing the risk of peeling. A proper buffing is what also gives the floor a quality look, and the appearance of being a new floor.
Staining
Depending on other interior design considerations, you may or may not need to stain your wood floors. If the natural wood works with the rest of the environment, then staining is not necessary. Staining wood floors can serve to pull a room together dramatically, unifying the wood, prints and patterns in the furniture, the design and colors in the rugs and curtains, and also the architectural details and walls. By staining the wood floors, you can easily convey a mood. For example: warm and inviting, elegant, traditional, modern, breezy and casual.
Finishing
To protect your investment and to enjoy your refinished wood floors, you will want to speak with a professional about the many different options available for finishes. Over time, the sun can damage and lighten your wood floors so that the flooring in one part of a room no longer matches the rest. In this case, a protective UV coating is advised. A heavily trafficked area, such as an entrance area, might benefit from a tougher coating made to withstand the repeated impact of people walking in and out. There are also finishes that are safer and more environmentally friendly.
The finish can also change the appearance of the wood, so that rather than dry bare floors, you have the deeper richer color of the wood similar to when it is wet. Certain finishes over certain woods, such as shellac over wide plank hickory, can give a room a historic look.
A professional will know how to properly clean the sanded and buffed floors to accept the finish, giving a flawless result.
Our services now include installation of marble, stone and granite for residential, office and commercial, and hotel and leisure applications.
Contact us now for a custom solution at a very low cost. We can answer all your design and installation questions.
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: sales@kalleyflooring.com
Marble, stone and granite can give a space a timeless and luxurious feel. This building material has stood the test of centuries and has proven itself to be both durable and well-wearing. This surface treatment is guaranteed to delight you and your visitors. It is a great way to dress up a space.
For our residential and business customers we can install marble, stone and granite anywhere in your home, office or retail space. This includes bathrooms and kitchens, vanities, paving, flooring, interior and exterior wall cladding, architectural bespoke projects, staircases, fireplaces, tables, window sills and shelving.
We also have many years of experience working on large scale commercial projects and can accommodate the needs of the hotel and leisure industries. The craftsmanship and quality that go into marble, stone and granite work can be a classy solution in the design of swimming pools, leisure areas, gardens, feature walls, plinths, staircases, bars, restaurants, saunas, fitness centers and ballrooms.
Contact us now for a custom solution at a very low cost. We can answer all your design and installation questions.
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: sales@kalleyflooring.com
Kalley Flooring is proud to announce that we now carry and install 1-inch window blinds. We have a wide selection of colors. We will come out to any location in Los Angeles County.
Contact us now for a free estimate!
You will find our rates to be one of the lowest in Los Angeles.
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: sales@kalleyflooring.com
We will come out to your home or office and measure your windows so that your new blinds have a custom perfect fit. Our 1-inch venetian blinds are the perfect complement for any type of space.
The minimalist horizontal lines blend easily into any background and will give your space a clean and uncluttered look. You will also have complete control over how much sunlight enters the space giving you a variety of daytime lighting options. At night, these blinds offer total privacy from the outside. These blinds are also perfect when the exterior view is not as aesthetically pleasing as the inside space, for example if your window faces the street or traffic or a neighbors wall.
Contact us now for a free estimate! We have one of the lowest rates in Los Angeles County!
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: sales@kalleyflooring.com
Specs. and Standard Items
0.006″ X 1″ aluminum slat
Color coordinated components
Limited lifetime warranty
Crash proof cord lock
1″ X 1″ steel headrail
Maximum width 142″, max. lenth 126″
Hold down brackets no-charge on request
Two slat valance
21.5 mm ladder
66 designer colors
Kalley now offers computer technical and network support for individuals and small businesses.
Contact us now for a custom solution at a very low cost. We can answer all your tech support questions.
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: info@kalleycomputers.com
We specialize in:
Hardware
Our technical support staff are experts in the installation and repair of hardware for your deskop or laptop computer. We can diagnose and repair a computer’s memory (RAM), hard drive (data recovery), internal and external hard drives, processor (CPU), motherboard, video/graphics card, power supply unit (PSU), keyboard, sound card, CD drive, DVD, mouse, modem, router, and USB devices. If your system has run out of space, Kalley Computers can increase the disk memory for your pictures, documents, and music.
Windows OS and Apple OS
Our tech support staff are Microsoft certified and they provide desktop and laptop support service for all versions of Windows (including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Media Center, Windows 2000 and Windows 98) on PCs and Apple. They can perform essential maintenance, restore and repair Windows, update Windows, install upgrades, perform virus removal, remove harmful spy-ware, and troubleshoot Microsoft products like Word and Outlook.
Desktop PC’s
Kalley Computers will diagnose what’s wrong with your computer, repair it and get you back up and running again with minimal downtime. Our tech support staff can work on all makes and models of desktop PC’s. This includes Dell, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, eMachines, IBM, Sony, Compaq, Gateway and others. If your desktop is slow, or if your desktop is running too loud, or if the desktop will not boot up, or the hard drive does not work, or your desktop overheats, or your desktop has a virus, or you need data recovery on a desktop or you would like a desktop PC upgrade, we can help you.
Laptops
Kalley Computers tech support can work on all makes and models of laptops. This includes Dell, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, eMachines, IBM, Sony, Compaq, Gateway and others. If your laptop is slow, or if the laptop will not boot up, or if the keyboard will not work, or if your laptop overheats, or if your laptop has a virus, or you need data recovery on a laptop or you would like a laptop upgrade, we can help you.
PC and Apple Data Recovery
If your hard drive has failed, or if you accidentally deleted your files and folders, we can help salvage as much data as possible from your dying hard disk.
Internet and Network
Kalley Computers tech support staff can set up your broadband or wireless (WiFi) network. We can also help you upgrade to a high quality router, connect multiple PCs to each other, and secure your network from outsiders.
Virus Problems
Computer viruses are a known threat to PC’s accessing the internet. We can install an anti-virus program for you and run a full scan on your computer . We can remove any computer viruses found on your machine.
Confidentiality
Kalley Computer promises to protect your data. We will never make copies of your data unless you request it and if you do authorize it, once the service is complete we will delete any copies. Our tech support specialists will never access any files on your computer without your permission. We protect the privacy of our clients.
Contact us with tech support questions today!
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: info@kalleycomputers.com
KALLEY DRAPERY, BLINDS, CARPET
AND WINDOW TREATMENT CLEANING SERVICE
Kalley now offers professional drapery cleaning for homes and businesses.
Contact us now for a free estimate or to schedule a pick up!
Phone: (877) 525-5393.
Email: sales@kalleyflooring.com
Drapery Cleaning
First impressions count and interior designers have long used drapery to set the tone and atmosphere of a home or office space. Drapery literally ties together the look of a room.
Shabby, dirty or worn out curtains are easily spotted by guests. Over time, the accumulation of dust, stains, and the regular wear and tear that comes from use will turn even the most vibrant drapery dull and the color of white drapery becomes a dirty grey. Regularly cleaned drapes will also last longer.
Regular cleaning of drapery benefits allergy sufferers tremendously. The impact is immediate. Because the air in a room is constantly moving, curtains act like giant filters that trap dust mites, allergens, and airborne pollutants such as cigarette smoke. Drapery cleaning can improve the air quality of a room.
A Complete Solution – Free Take-down and Re-hang of Drapery Included, Repairs and Alterations When Requested
Our skilled staff will take the draperies down, transport them to our facility, clean and press them professionally, make alterations and repairs when requested, return them to your home and re-hang them.
We also offer
Your draperies will be returned with parallel pleats, even hems and no shrinkage.
How Often
It is recommended that you clean your drapes every three months if you have regular smokers occupying the space. For households that have people sensitive to dust and allergens, and for commercial spaces like offices, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, banquet halls and nursing homes once per year is the standard practice.
Special Applications – Hunter Douglas Window Treatments
We also specialize in cleaning of Hunter Douglas Window Treatments. This can be done onsite without the inconvenience of taking them down. Hunter Douglas window treatments include:
Hunter Douglas Sheers
We can clean your shadings, sheers, louvers and panels from Hunter Douglas, including their opaque, translucent and semi-sheer materials.
Hunter Douglas Shades
We can clean roman shades, roller shades, pleated shades, honeycombs shades, horizontal shades, and vertical shades.
Hunter Douglas Blinds and Shutters
We can clean their entire selection of genuine woods, aluminum, vinyl and fabrics window blinds, both their horizontal blinds and vertical blinds.
