Hardwood flooring is perhaps the most utilized type of home flooring available. It's elegant, long-lasting and can be refinished many times before needing replacement. The main thing to remember prior to refinishing is knowing where not to place furniture so as to maximize walking space between boards after the work has been completed. A skilled hardwood flooring installer should be aware of the dangers of poor floor installation and how to avoid them. We outline ways to know if you have hired an excellent hardwood floor contractor in this Hardwood Flooring Huntsville . Basic Tools Needed for Refinishing Hardwood Flooring: • Hammer • Pry bar • Sawhorses or other support structure • Staple gun with staples (putty tacks are easier on the wood than finishing nails) • Air compressor with brad nailer or finish stapler that will accommodate large head nails up to 1" in length • Orbital sander • Random orbit sander (for the rougher textured boards) • Wire brush attachment for o...