Moisture is the number one enemy when it comes to hardwood floors. It causes damage that if left unchecked will require replacing. When it comes to protecting your investment, taking the extra safety steps is crucial and with moisture barriers added to hardwood floors, you can do just that. We at Mike’s Hardwood Flooring would…
For those who have hardwood floors in your home, you may often wonder when or how often you should have the floors refinished. Refinishing is an important part of maintaining and extending the life of your hardwood floors. You do not want to refinish the flooring too soon and you don’t want to wait too…
Among homeowners across the U.S., one of the most popular home renovation projects is finishing the basement into a livable space. Since most basements offer a large amount of unused space, it is a beneficial option if you are looking to add livable space to your home. This wasted square footage can be transformed into…
One of the most beautiful materials that you can put in your home to add organic beauty is hardwood flooring. This is why it is one of the top flooring choices among homeowners today. When you choose to put hardwood in your home, you may notice that the look of the wood starts to change…
When installing hardwood floors in your home, you’ll find the home is instantly enhanced. Hardwood floors have a classy and elegant appearance. Additionally, hardwood floors can last for years with proper care. However, over time, hardwood floors may require a bit of reviving, or sometimes the homeowner wants to create a slightly different look to…
As they can mimic the look of hardwood like oak, mahogany and teak, modern laminate flooring options are fairly advanced. It is actually pretty hard to tell the difference in some cases. There are ways to differentiate between the two types upon closer observation since nothing can beat the look and value of authentic hardwood.…
Do you find yourself with the task of restoring dried out hardwood floors? When you move into a home or have hardwood floors that have dried out, you will need to rehydrate the wood to restore the floors. There are a number of different ways you can rehydrate your dried out wooden floors. Mike’s Custom…
Unfortunately, some of the biggest issues that people with hardwood floors have to worry about are scratches and flooring gaps. Today, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to offer some tips to help you avoid wood floor gaps during the winter. Winter Dryness Causes a Wood Floor to Gap Because hot air normally loses…
An attractive feature of many homes that brings a sense of rich warmth and luxurious style is wood flooring. When compared to other types of flooring, they require extra care. Water is one of the biggest enemies of wood and you need to take some care to prevent water damage from occurring. With this in…
Many homeowners have their own preferences when comes to choosing the right hardwood floor. Where some people prioritize practicality, others prioritize design. No one wants to break their back to keep their hardwood floors looking new and clean. Most homeowners simply want to know which wood floor is ideal take care of. With this in…
