Choosing A Finish For Your Hardwood Floors

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One thing that all hardwood floors need is a finish. Sometimes it can be difficult to make a decision with so many choices, but asking yourself a few key questions will get you pointed in the right direction.

  1. Are you refinishing your floors or are they brand new? 

  2. Do you want to keep the look of the natural wood or change the color?

  3. Is the floor a high traffic area?

  4. What kind of VOC(volatile organic compound) content does it have?

  5. How durable do you want it to be?

  6. What is your project timeframe, i.e. do you need it to dry quickly?

By determining the answer to these questions, you’ll be able to narrow down your choices with ease. A knowledgeable contractor can also assist you with choosing a finish when you are installing or refinishing your floor. 

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Wire-Brushed Wood Floors

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Wire-brushed wood floors are the perfect finishing touch to achieve a rustic, farmhouse ambiance. How are they made? They’re hardwood planks or LVP that have been scraped with a short, stiff bristled wire brush, creating an elegant, distressed surface. If you’re wondering why someone might choose to scuff up a perfectly good floor, the reason might be because light scraping can bring out the grain of the wood even more. It can also be a great way to achieve a vintage or reclaimed wood type of look if you’re unable to find real reclaimed wood. One reason why this look is so popular is because it can help hide small scratches and scuffs. However, when it comes to cleaning, simply wiping with a cloth may not be enough and you’ll have better results with a microfiber mop.



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🌟 Transforming another home with new #whiteoak and #bona natural seal within a week. This look continues to be our customers favorite choice!

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Wood Floors & Air Quality

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Did you know that wood floors can directly impact your indoor air quality? Dust and common allergens are easily trapped in other floor coverings like carpet. Wood floors are also hypoallergenic, making them a great choice for allergy sufferers everywhere. Additionally, by being a carbon-neutral product, wood floors can further improve indoor air quality by continuing to store carbon even after they have been installed. By taking the steps to limit where allergens can gather, you are directly improving the air quality of your home, making it a happier, healthier space for you.



Scott Sayyah, Company Founder, 🌟Employee Spotlight🌟

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I started West Coast Hardwood Floors in 1996. I have been licensed in Oregon and Washington for 25 years. I have been doing hardwood flooring for 31 years. I started in Chicago at 16 years old, working for a family friend who owned Arlington Hardwood Floors. My junior and senior year of high school, I worked on the ICE work school program. I had enough credits to go to school a half day, and go to work the second half. Both years I was awarded “class president” of the ICE school work program. All while maintaining a 3.9 grade point average.

In 2019, after starting work at 5 years old, my son, Nathan Sayyah, became co-owner of West Coast Hardwood Floors. Nathan and I, also do real estate investing together.

In addition to working for Arlington Hardwood Floors, I had my own side business installing hardwood floors in Chicago. After moving to Oregon, I worked for JC Hardwood floors for 1 year. At this point, I decided to start my own company in Lincoln City. The city boy loved the coast, but missed the hustle! From there I settled for good in my beloved Sherwood, my company growing along with Sherwood. I raised my 3 children Anna, Nathan, and Olivia there as a single parent for 12 years. I love Sherwood, the schools, and the people! After I came home from doing hardwood flooring, I would fix up the houses me and the kids lived in. I was able to flip a house every 3 years, helping me to raise my 3 kids and give them a stable life.

By 16 years old, I had won trophies in wrestling and wrestling tournaments. I also competed in a Triathlon. At 14 years old, a friend and I biked 600 miles from Lake Villa, Illinois, to Washington Island, Wisconsin, and back, alone. I also trained for bodybuilding. My goals were to win the Tour De France, and win Mister All Natural Illinois in bodybuilding. I chose to pursue starting a family instead of these goals.

Starting a family at 19 years old was not easy. However, my success lies with my family, which is something money, higher education, and my goals could not buy. Being able to raise 3 independent, self sufficient, God fearing children, was the greatest award I ever achieved! As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we put family and spiritual interests first. That is the key to my success!

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