While my Mom was sick, and before her passing, the tank-less
water heater (located in the attic) pipes’ froze, causing a crack in the pipes,
resulting in a substantial water leak.
The water leaked through the ceiling in the family room, down an
archway, and on to the living room wood flooring. The damage was extensive, and you know expensive. We needed to find someone experienced with
wood floors, a person who could carve wood, and stain it precisely to match the
non-damaged carved wood flooring.
After thorough research, Carlos Cosio, of Cosio
Design Floors, was the hardwood expert we contracted to complete the work. Carlos, without hesitation, came in, and
looked at the existing water damage. He asked
what had happened. After explaining the situation, he came up with a plan of
action to address the problem. Carlos was hired. He and his assistant measured the damage
area, and then proceeded to cut out the ruined/damaged wood. The damaged wood was removed, allowing direct
access to the concrete pad. To ensure
the floor was dry, Carlos requested the area remain open and exposed for 3 days. Carlos returned with quality wood and proceeded
to glue down the wood; exactly as before in place of the wood removed. After gluing the wood, it was necessary to
make sure all the new wood was exposed to the moisture/temperature of the house
for one week, before hand carving and staining.
After a week, Carlos returned, and created a plastic
barrier (tent) around the problem area, to prevent dust from getting all over,
and prevent it later from getting into the stain.
Carlos, the professional that he is, explained every
step he took making sure our questions were answered, and we were comfortable
with the process, and satisfied with his work.
Carlos sanded and hand carved the wood floor with a
hand scraper, ensuring the scraped pattern matched the pattern on the existing
floor. He cleaned up all the scrapings, and
then brought in his wood stains to work with us in matching the color of the
existing floor. Once we found the exact
stain match, he stained the floor, and then put down polyurethane on the new
wood. The floor needed time to dry. After
36 hours Carlos planned on returning to polyurethane all the floors in our parents’
home; to make them look new and presentable once again.
Blogger friends, Carlos Cosio of Cosio Design Floors
out of the Dallas / Ft. Worth area is a true professional, who makes sure his
customers are totally satisfied with the work he provides. If you’re in the
Dallas / Ft. Worth area and need help with your wood flooring, or just want
wood floors, Carlos Cosio of Cosio Design Floors is someone I would highly
recommend. We are very satisfied with
his work. I’ve placed Carlos Cosio’s
name and number permanently in my rolodex.
You know me friends; I don’t advertise openly, or
recommend unless I’ve used the company, product, and / or services.
With Carlos Cosio’s help, we’re one step closer to
finishing the repairs at my parents’ home.
What a true blessing!
Contact
Information Email and Website carloscosio@cosiodesignfloors.com
