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       We strive to provide excellent customer service and perform an outstanding quality of work. From our president throughout to our trained installers, every member of our team takes great pride in what we do.
  Instart Flooring guarantees the installation of high quality hardwood floors to match any decor, from modern to rustic while following the best practices in the wood flooring industry. The testimonials and images showing examples of our work speak for themselves and demonstrate the strength of our workmanship and quality of our products.Call us for a free estimate today! We work in the entire Chicagoland area.


   Taking proper care of hardwood floors is essential if you want them to last a long time. Routine cleaning is the key to protecting and maintaining your floor’s appearance. Particular cleaning protocols need to be followed to prevent damage to the floor’s surface. Aside from regular cleaning, damage can be minimized by observing a few maintenance and prevention measures. The longevity and durability of your hardwood floors can be preserved with routine cleaning and proper maintenance. We offer a free consultation on how to maintain your hardwood floors, please call us today!

      

       Red Oak has a stronger grain pattern. Because of this, it is much more porous. The grains of red oak are more prominent than white oak. White oak has a smoother and cleaner look. The grains of white are finer and not as pronounced as red oak. Because of this, white oak is denser. On the Janka scale, red oak has a hardness of 1290 while white oak has a hardness of 1360.  However, because red oak has a more pronounced grain pattern, it tends to hide scratches and dents better than white oak.

When installing brand new hardwood throughout the house, the option you choose really depends on aesthetics. But if you need to match hardwoods, that’s a whole other story and a bit more complicated.Thats where we can come in and give you a brief explanation all about hardwood floors and how the hardwood floors is the best investement for your home.