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Home Buyers See Value In Hardwood Floors, Says Mr. Sandless®

Flooring Expert Offers Tips To Improve The Appearance of Your Hardwood Floors

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(HIT) - According to the National Association of Realtors, hardwood floors are among the most sought-after house features of prospective home buyers. That is why Mr. Sandless is encouraging home sellers to make sure their wood flooring is in tip-top shape.

Mr. Sandless Founder and CEO Daniel Praz recommends that homeowners follow the steps below before placing their home on the market:

Evaluate Your Floors: The first step to determine if your floors need refinishing is to simply give them a good look. Are there areas where the sheen is uneven, or where the finish is missing completely? Are there sections or areas on the floor where there are boards that are turning grey or black? These are all good signs that a floor refinishing is needed. It is not a good idea to simply ignore these signs because if the finish is worn off your floor, board damage could occur, making the refinishing process a costly one with board replacement.

Consult a Professional: Wood floor refinishing is not something you want to try on your own! While many rental places and big box stores will rent you the equipment to attempt to sand your floor, it takes a solid year of apprenticeship to learn to handle a sanding machine properly. Without this training, you can ruin your floor in just a few moments. Professional floor refinishers, such as Mr. Sandless, have the training, system and know-how to make refinishing a simple and affordable process without moving out of your home!

Choose a Sheen: The sheen you choose for your floors directly impacts the entire feel of your home. So don't be afraid to experiment by asking your professional to show you samples of gloss, semi-gloss and satin finish. A gloss look can add a "wow" factor to the showing of your home, where a satin look will present a more subtle appearance. Choose what is best for the look and feel of your home.

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"The condition of your hardwood floors represents the overall quality of your home," said Praz. "When floors are properly preserved, clean and sparkling, they give the impression that your home is well cared for and maintained."

Praz goes on to note that industry studies have shown that having hardwood floors look their best can add up to $10,000 in value to a home. Praz says that for homes that have been sitting on the market and receiving no offers, refinishing the hardwood floors can boost the selling potential of the home.

Mr. Sandless provides an affordable, revolutionary way to refinish wood floors without the odor, mess, and hassle of traditional sanding methods. The company uses a commercial grade product superior to water-based urethane and offers a five-year limited warranty that the finish won't chip, crack, peel or yellow.

Ranked as the No. 3 Top New Franchise for 2010 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Mr. Sandless has refinished floors for more than 40,000 unique clients to date.

For more information, visit www.MrSandless.com.

About Mr. Sandless®

Mr. Sandless® based out of Aston, PA, provides an affordable, revolutionary way to refinish wood floors without the odor, mess, and hassle of traditional sanding methods. Developed by floor specialist and current Mr. Sandless president Daniel Praz, this unique refinishing process uses a non-toxic, odorless finish, and enables customers to have beautiful wood floors in just hours.

Mr. Sandless currently has franchise locations in five countries and more than 100 locations. Their service has been featured on HGTV several times, and highlights of the service can be found on both the company web site and on YouTube. Some of the high profile clients serviced by Mr. Sandless include the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC and Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. For more information about Mr. Sandless, visit www.MrSandless.com or call (877) Wood-360.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center

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