Should it be Scraped?
Let's say you have decided that hardwood is really what you want. Carpet really doesn't do it for you. Vinyl just doesn't feel right against your skin and is made with a lot of toxic chemicals. Ceramic and stone are just too cold. It was a hard decision, and you came out on top. Lucky you! You have decided on a specie, size and grade. But wait! You were doing some last minute research and now discover that there are additional options where you can get it scraped, wire brushed, distressed (a fancy way of saying it is scratched and dented on purpose) or even rough. Oh my! Now what??? Some cautionary advice is prudent here. While the internet is a wonderful thing and has so many good ideas and "hacks" (new fangled way of telling the new generation about things that have been going on for hundreds of years), it can also be full of terrible advice. The internet can also be a means to promote fads and schemes which are n...
