How to Maintain Hardwood Floors in North Carolina: A Seasonal Guide for Triangle Homeowners
By Mario Vlichis, owner of Vilchis Hardwood Floors Updated May 2026 The biggest thing people get wrong about hardwood floors in North…
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How long new hardwood should acclimate in a Triangle home — and why skipping this step causes gaps six months later
By Mario Vilchis, owner, Vilchis Hardwood Floors. Working in Durham since 2009. We get called in to fix other people’s hardwood at…
What we find under the floors in 1940s Durham bungalows (and what it costs to fix before new hardwood goes down)
By Mario Vilchis, owner, Vilchis Hardwood Floors. Working in Durham since 2009. If your house is in Trinity Park, Watts-Hillandale, Forest Hills,…
Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood in a Durham Home: Which One We’d Install in Your House (and Why)
By Mario Vilchis, owner, Vilchis Hardwood Floors. Installing wood floors across the Triangle since 2009. Short answer: in most Durham homes built…
Laminate vs. LVP: Which Is Better for a Durham Home?
You’d be amazed how often this question comes up halfway through an estimate. A couple of contractors have already been by, the…
How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors in Durham, NC?
Short answer: most refinishing jobs in Durham run between $3 and $5 per square foot. For a typical 1,000 sq ft house,…
Hardwood Floor Installation in Chapel Hill, NC
At Vilchis Hardwood Floors & Tile, we specialize in professional hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair services for homes and businesses throughout…
Hardwood Floor Installation in Wake Forest, NC
At Vilchis Hardwood Floors & Tile, we provide professional hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair services for homeowners and businesses throughout Wake…
Hardwood Floor Installation in Carrboro, NC
At Vilchis Hardwood Floors & Tile, we provide expert hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair services for homeowners and businesses throughout Carrboro,…