Come visit Schmidt Custom Floors at the
Annual Home and Remodel Show this weekend.
FREE parking, FREE admission!
Show hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day
March 10th & 11th, North Exhibit Hall
The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds, Loveland Colorado
Don’t forget to ask about Show Specials!
Super excited to head to Surfaces conference…the leading floor covering industry event, bringing together thousands of retailers, distributors, installers, designers and home builders for three days of face-to-face networking, education and product sourcing. You can bet we are going to find some amazing new products for your home. Stay tuned for updates!
Over the winter SCF worked on an old school house in Berthoud, CO. When I initially looked at the floor the structure was under some serious construction. There were areas that the previous owner had cut in plumbing, heating and a number of other “head scratching” areas. The current owners had a vision to restore the history of the building while keeping as much of the original materials as possible. New interior walls, insulation, windows and an updated laundry, master bath and kitchen were also in the works.
After the initial repairs and rough sanding were done the interior walls were put up and the place began to take shape…
Once all the finish work was done we came back in and finalized the flooring. The owners really wanted to keep the color close to the old floor minus the wax and years of build up. After some “customized” staining we got everything just right and applied the final coat.
Projects like these really make us proud of the work we do. And now this school house… ROCKS!
Over the years we have worked on some really special projects. From hand textured, patterned floors to refinishing old craftsmen bungalows, we have always enjoyed creating and restoring beauty.
This summer we had an opportunity to work with John Yarema on the Kennedy Green House. You can check out some of his work at www.johnyarema.com
Reclaimed flooring, patterns, intricate designs…you name it and this floor has it.
Working with an Artist is an experience in itself, however, working with an Artist who also happens to be a hardwood flooring craftsmen is as Visa says… priceless.
The home has been featured in several national publications and even has it’s own website! www.kennedygreenhouse.com/index.php
Make sure your contractor knows what they are doing with your Materials!
Last week I attended a 3 day class at the NWFA Training Center in St. Louis. We learned to troubleshoot many scenarios that leave alot of flooring installers scratching their heads. Whether it is a solid concrete floor, radiant heat installation or a combination of plywood and concrete; we have the methodology to tackle any problem and make it right!
This is where the term “elbow grease” comes from! Our guys getting after it out on the job!
Installers complete Advanced Installation Training
At the end of February, two of our installers completed a 3 day course on Advanced Installation techniques. Learning new skills is important to us and we invest heavily in our employees. The guys flew out to St. Louis and got instruction from one of the most respected installers in the country. He also happens to own his own installation business. This makes for very “real” and practical advice.
Here are just a few of the skills we picked up in our time in Missouri.
If you are a home-owner, property manager or a realtor you may be asking yourself how to sell/rent your property in the current market. No surprise there, since home sales in general are at an all time low.
The answer of course… Hardwood! Even when a hardwood floor is in sub-prime condition it still looks better than worn, soiled carpet. A home is easier to rent when it has a nice clean hardwood floor. Browse through the plethora of local real estate magazines and you will not see an ad featuring “wall to wall carpet”. What you will find are phrases such as “beautiful hardwood flooring throughout”; or “vintage hardwood flooring”.
According to styleathome.com, the top 2 upgrades to a home that will increase its value include hardwood.
1 Kitchen
A state-of-the-art kitchen is one of the most popular renovations for earning back most, if not all, of its investment. Even if you don’t fully gut and renovate, certain upgrades –granite counters, hardwood or high-end tile floors, premium appliances (especially stainless steel), islands and undermount sinks — attract attention and can increase value.
2 Hardwood floors
Especially on the main floor, hardwood is perennially popular with buyers. If your floors are refinished but worn, have them lightly sanded and resealed. If they’re very beaten up consider replacing them.for the whole article see http://www.styleathome.com/homes/real-estate/10-best-home-upgrades-for-resale/a/2469)
Hardwood flooring is a great option for rentals as well. A quick clean and recoat of the floors are sometimes all that is needed to refresh a floor between renters. No more Rug Doctor rentals, musty odors or expensive carpet replacement. The initial investment of a hardwood floor can be higher than a low quality carpet, however, you will realize its value with the reduced maintenance cost.
