One of the most common problems that keep people from installing new hardwood floors is they have a dog. They think their four legged family member will be too much for the hardwood. The floors will not withstand the long scratching nails and the floors will look terrible. That is just not the case. A…
Many are trading in their ceramic tile floor for wood floors. One of the first steps to the changing the floor is to remove the ceramic tile floor and prep it for the new wood floors. Removing ceramic tile is no easy task and can take some work and time. Those who have yet had…
We all want to save money any way we can and it’s extremely satisfying to complete a home improvement project on our own. We might choose to refinish our hardwood floors ourselves, but is this a good idea? Refinishing hardwood floors is a lot harder than it looks. It’s a big job that takes time…
No matter what furry friend you have living in your home, chances are, you consider that pet part of your family. They are wonderful companions, but at times, they take a toll on your home. This is especially true with your flooring. Some of the stains left behind on your hardwood flooring by your pets…
When it comes to caring for hardwood floors there are a few rules you may want to consider before you jump into the cleaning or caring for your floors. You may be surprised to find when you think you’re doing a great job cleaning and caring for your floor, you’re actually destroying them. Mike’s Custom…
Hardwood floors are a timeless classic that will always be considered an upgrade in any home. The versatility of hardwood floors offers a wide range of options for any taste and budget. Just like most things, there are hardwood floor trends that come and go. Today, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to relate…
If you have decided that hardwood floors are right for you and your home you need to look at what options are available to you. If you have never had hardwood floors in your home there is a lot to choose from and there are many styles. Make sure that you ask the hardwood floor…
Hardwood floors do a lot for a home, but there can be some challenges with them. Some will think they can’t have hardwood in their home because of where they live. Dry climates and high altitudes expose hardwood floors to conditions that other areas don’t. Hardwood Floor Problems; Cupping, Buckling & More Hardwood floors are…
Are your floors in need of replacement? You may be thinking of changing up a bit with a new style of floor. But most homeowner’s battle with themselves when it comes down to which type of flooring is better or would serve them best. Thus the battle between hardwood floors and carpets begin. Really in…
There’s nothing nicer than beautiful hardwood floors and it’s terrible if they should get damaged from water. In fact, water is the worst enemy for hardwood flooring and it can be very difficult to avoid because our homes are exposed to water each and every day. Water being tracked into the home on a rainy…
