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Flooring; Just Don't Confuse us with Lumber Liquefiers

Staying out of the malls to do a big project for Thanksgiving weekend?
Good for you.

How does that work?
Here at Petes Hardwood Floors, we rent all kinds floor installation and refinishing machines that can cause a lot of damage when they arent used correctly, so we are committed to offering a free, hands-on, one-on-one lesson with every rental. But there is one small catch! We only have one training floor, so we only promise to give you a lesson if you reserve in advance. Sure, you can try your luck as a walk-in, but you might end up just staring, longingly, at our already-occupied practice room. But you can avoid disappointment like this with a simple phone call to 651-698-5888 to make a reservation of your very own.
Not sure youre actually ready to commit to renting machines, but you still want to learn the process? In that case, well charge you $30 for the lesson, but take $30 your future rental.
Pete's also teaches Community Education Classes
Six times a year, Pete's takes their show on the road to teach community education classes around the Twin Cities. If you aren't sure if you want to sand that floor yourself, this class will help you off the fence. Learn how to identify when a floor should be sanded by a professional and why we hate those flat-pad sanders. And plenty of other useful stuff.
The next class is scheduled for Monday, February 7, at Roosevelt High School
in South Minneapolis.

Why in the world does Pete's care about educating people about floor sanding? Thats a longer story. Read the whole philosophy behind our crazy business:

Thanksgiving Rental Specials! Pete's will be closed for Thanksgiving day, Thursday Nov. 25, but our specials run all weekend:
Any machine you pick up on Wednesday, Nov 24 you can keep until Saturday, Nov. 27 and only pay ONE DAY of RENTAL. Any machine you pick up on Wednesday, Nov 24 and return on Monday, Nov. 29 will cost only TWO DAYS of rental.

Yes, we are shouting; but that's a good deal! So you have no more excuses for
not tackling that big project.
We're taking reservations now and we will sell out for this weekend, so if you want a lesson by the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, call now! 651-698-5888

------------------------------- We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau!
Use the link below to hop over to the BBB of Minnesota and South Dakota to check our record: minnesota.bbb.org

FloorLadyKadee has a blog! Read it and make (nice) comments:
http://utterlyfloorboard.blogspot.com/

Come to the store! Located at 186 Fairview Ave. in St. Paul

of Fairview and Selby) It's just the cutest equipment rental shop you'll ever visit.

Fri 8:30-6 Sat 8:30-3 Special hours for Thanksgiving weekend:
Thurs closed/Fri 10-3/Sat 10-3

Did you rent floor sanders from somebody else, but they don't have sandpaper coarse enough for your job? Don't worry, Pete's is here for you with plenty of
16 and 24 grit (we even carry 12grit for the edger!)
But you'd have saved yourself a trip if you'd

We've Got Lots of Reclaimed
Flooring for Sale We've just acquired a large quantity of vintage 1"maple for patching. We've already de-nailed it, but the cleaning of the tongues and grooves is taking a little longer to complete. So, if you hurry in before we get it all clean, we'll only charge you $4.60 per square foot. If you want the pretty, scraped tongues and grooves, you'll pay $6.20 per square foot. And trust us, after all that work, that price is worth it (did you see how big those nails are??). And remember, these prices are OPEN STOCK, which means you don't have to buy whole bundles AND you can return your unused pieces! Red oak 1" also available.

Rubio Monocoat and Wood from the Hood: You can't get more sustainable that that!
We've been experimenting with our favorite no-VOC finish, Rubio Monocoat, on American Elm from Wood from the Hood. While we really like the color they call "Pure" on the elm, the Walnut and Dark Oak are spectacular. We also tried the Rubio Dark Brown pre-color under Walnut for an even deeper, richer brown. Are you a maverick? Are you looking for a floor that nobody else has? Well, you can stop searching. Come check out Rubio on American Elm at Pete's.

What is the smallest thing that can do the greatest damage to a hardwood floor??

Is your flooring contractor EPA-certified to conduct lead-based activities and renovations? We are!
You may not realize this, but paint isn't the only source of lead poisoning; even clear floor coatings manufactured before 1978 can contain lead. Sanding a lead-bearing floor can fill your home with enormous quantities of lead dust, a major source of lead contamination. A new, federal law took effect in April that requires all contractors who perform renovations for compensation in residential dwellings built before 1978 to be trained and certified in the use of lead-safe work practices. Pete's is now a certified Renovation, Repair and Painting contractor. If you hire us, you can (and should) ask to see our shiny new EPA certificate.
Read more about this law!

Have you ever noticed that you can't get your floor really clean in winter? That's because regular mopping just spreads the grime around. Enter the Dirt Dragon! It deep cleans wood or grouted tile floors, rinses and vacuums up excess water all in one pass. And it only allows clean water and solution to touch the floor - a recovery tank holds all wastewater. We love using it on the store floor - you cannot believe how grotty our white oak floors get during the winter. The folks who opened the Cheeky Monkey Deli rented it to remove all the construction grime from their floors before they opened. But you don't need have a big space to make it worthwhile - it's maneuverable and easy to use in regular-size kitchens and dining rooms.
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