Elite Flooring

Hardwood flooring installation, sanding, refinishing, repairs. 35+ years experience. fully insured.

Hardwood Flooring - Sanding, Refinishing, Custom Staining, Installation, and Sales (prefinished and unfinished)Residential/New Construction
30 years experience
Fully Insured

02/11/2026

Whatchu Wanna Know? Wednesday...

cleaning edition🧽🪣

One of the most common questions I see in mom groups:
"hey moms! what do you use to clean your hardwood floors?!"

and the responses, which make me want to screammmmm are almost always...
*vinegar and water or murphy's oil 😫

So Gen, what SHOULD we be using to clean our floors?!
Great question. I'd love to tell you.

The safest and most effective products are those specifically designed for modern hardwood floor finishes.
1. pH neutral, water-based cleaners.
2. a microfiber pad
3. a soft-bristle broom
(we highly recommend Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner - google it)

Ok, but why are the other products soooo bad for my floor?!
Another great question. I'd love to tell you.
1. Vinegar and Water: Vinegar is acidic and can break down the floor's finish over time. That shiny floor you want? consider it dull.
2. Oil/Wax Soaps/Cleaners (aka Murphy's Oil): These products leave a residue that builds up, attracts dirt, and can create a hazy film that is difficult to remove. You'll be calling us to refinish in no time and it makes our job MUCH harder.
3. Ammonia or Harsh Degreasers (like Mr. Clean): WAY too rough and will strip the finish.
4. Steam Cleaners: The combination of high heat and excessive moisture can cause the wood to swell, cup, and delaminate. Just don't.

And there you have it. Another successful Whatchu Wanna Know? Wednesday!
Call us today for a FREE estimate =)

02/05/2026

Totally on brand for me (Gen), I completely forgot about Whatchu Wanna Know Wednesday 🤣🤦‍♀️

So today, we will do a "Let's Talk About it" Thursday!

Today's topic... polyurethane.

Which is better....oil-based? or water-based? 🧐

GREAT question. Let me tell you.

Oil-based polyurethane, at one point in time, was the bees knees. It was considered the superior product.
Then, companies like Bona started making water-based polyurethanes with 2 part components that changed the game. These water-based polyurethanes now come with an added hardener that completely surpasses the oil-based durability.

Don't get me wrong, oil-based poly is still great and affordable!
But, let me break it down for ya...

Oil-based poly:
*dries is approximately 8 hours, typically 1 coat per day
*strong scent
*ambers (yellows) over time, which is why sometimes you'll see floors that are orange. think red oak + yellowing poly = orange floors after X amount of years
*affordable and cost effective

Water-based poly (I'm specifically referencing Bona Traffic HD, which is what we utilize):
*dries in approximately 3-4 hours, typically can do 2 coats per day
*no odor
*dries clear
*Greenguard certified - which means eco-friendly, kid-friendly, pet-friendly
*slightly more expensive, but worth it for all of the above

Soooooo what does this mean?
It means, DO WHAT FEELS GOOD FOR YOU, YOUR HOME, AND YOUR WALLET.

As per usual, reach out if you have any questions!
and someone remind me next week to post so I don't forget, k thanks!

01/28/2026

On this episode of "Whatchu Wanna Know Wednesday"...

We are talking about types of hardwood flooring!
8/10 times when talking to customers about flooring, we get a lot of confused faces when we ask "what kind of floor are you looking for?" But, no fear, I'm here to explain =) (It's me, Gen)

There are two main types of hardwood flooring
1. solid hardwood
2. engineered hardwood

Solid hardwood is a single, solid piece of wood (typically ¾” thick). It’s durable, lasts a lifetime, must be sanded/sealed with poly, and can be resanded multiple times if you change your mind about what color you’d like or if those dang kids and pets damage it. It also must be installed above grade.

Engineered hardwood is constructed of layers (veneers) of wood stacked in a cross-grain configuration, topped with a real hardwood veneer. Engineered hardwood is typically more stable than solid hardwood and can be installed anywhere in the home.

Did I confuse you yet? Hope not because here’s the fun part:

Engineered hardwood comes in 2 types...unfinished and prefinished.
Unfinished engineered hardwood needs to be stained and sealed on-site.
Prefinished engineered hardwood comes already sanded and sealed.

And yet ANOTHER fun fact – sometimes, depending on the thickness of the top veneer, engineered flooring can be resanded. Not always, but sometimes!

If you've got a question, feel free to reach out and maybe your question will be used as our next "whatchu wanna know Wednesday" post! I promise I won't nerd-out on you 🤓

01/05/2026

Hi 👋🏻 did you forget about us? SURE HOPE NOT!
We may have been quiet on social media, but the guys have been busy and working their butts off!

Check out these insaneeeee before and afters we just completed. These pine (and oak) floors are very old and needed a refresh so badly. We got it 💪🏻

07/08/2025

Tuesday evening trim painting!

07/02/2025

🎉 Lucky Number 13! 🎉
(June 15th, Gen forgot…again 🥴)

Elite Flooring is officially a teenager—13 years of leveling up, laying it down, and making floors fabulous across our community!

We couldn’t have made it this far without the amazing clients who trust us to bring their spaces to life, and the absolute ROCKSTAR crew who literally lay the groundwork every single day. From early mornings to late finishes, your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed (even if the sawdust sometimes does 😉).

Here’s to 13 years of busted knees, perfect cuts, and happy customers—and to many more years of keeping things solid underfoot. 👣💪

Thank you for being part of the journey. Let’s keep rolling!

To celebrate our anniversary, we are doing a special discount for the month of July! Contact us for more info!

*Here’s a little treat of a herringbone floor we installed recently. More pics to come after the sand/finish!

06/05/2025

About a year ago, we had a customer who had extensive water damage due to a leaky dishwasher. We ripped it all up and reinstalled an absolutely gorgeous 4” maple floor. Fast forward and the dishwasher leaked again…worse this time. The floor gapped so bad, there was no salvaging it. Heartbreaking, but thankful the homeowner had insurance!

So, we decided to go another route. 4” white oak rift and quartered with seal and Bona Traffic HD.

This one is a chef’s kiss for the books!

02/17/2025

We’ve been slacking with posting, but don’t fret! We have been working hard behind the scenes.
Check out these before and afters we just finished.
Bona Classic Seal and Traffic HD 🧑‍🍳💋

12/02/2024

I have learned many, many lessons over the years. One of them being that there are certain things you just don't skimp on....
-toilet paper 🚽
-garbage bags 🗑️
-sunscreen ☀️
-mattresses 🛌
-flooring 🪵

I know, I know....I might be a little biased 😜
But, I promise it's true...just hear me out.

I won't go into too much detail....but these pictures are EXACTLY why you
1. don't hire a friend of a friend of a friend who knows a guy who worked with his uncle for a few years 🧔‍♂️
2. don't watch YouTube videos and rent machinery from Home Depot because "it can't be that hard" 🙄🤦‍♀️
3. hire a company without multiple references and without full insurance coverage 🧾
(to be clear, the homeowner didn't do these things, their contractor did)

Flooring is expensive...we get it!
But paying that little extra for companies like Elite Flooring who
-have full insurance coverage (which, fun fact, most companies don't have because it isn't required for residential flooring) 📑
-use quality materials 💪🏻
-come with a multitude of happy customer references 🫂..it matters!

And, you know what's even more expensive? ..having the job done twice 💰💰

These floors were absolutely horrendous. It was literally still sticky longgggg after the job was done. Carpet embedded into the finish. Whoever did this definitely read "Hardwood Flooring for Dummies" the night before they did the job 🤓

Anywho, the happy ending is that these customers can FINALLY enjoy their home and that's what matters most. They are happy, so we are happy 🥰

Contact us today for a free estimate!
We are currently running a holiday discount, 10% off labor costs for the month of December 😊

10/10/2024

Herringbone 😍
A pain in the 🍑 to install, but my goodness the results are soooooo worth it 🔥

Check out this absolutely gorgeous floor we installed for one of our favorite clients. More to come in the months to follow!

Also, in honor of spooky season, from now until Thanksgiving, we are offering 10% off if you book us in October or November! Just mention this post!
Discount apply to refinishes only 😊

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Poughkeepsie, NY
12603

Website

http://www.eliteflooringhv.com/

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