Preparing the subfloor is a crucial step in ensuring a successful hardwood floor installation. A properly prepared subfloor provides a stable and even surface for the hardwood to be installed, ensuring its longevity and minimizing potential problems such as squeaking or warping. We at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to discuss the key steps involved…
Osmo Polyx Hard Wax Oil is a popular and versatile wood finishing product that combines the benefits of natural oils and waxes to protect and enhance the beauty of interior wood surfaces. It is widely used for flooring, furniture, countertops, and other wooden objects. With its unique composition and easy application, Osmo Polyx Hard Wax…
Dustless hardwood floor sanding and refinishing is a modern and efficient method of restoring the beauty and luster of hardwood floors. Traditional sanding techniques produce a significant amount of dust, which can be harmful to health and create a messy cleanup process. Dustless sanding, on the other hand, minimizes airborne particles and offers a cleaner…
Unfinished hardwood flooring is a beautiful and popular option for homeowners who are looking for a natural and durable flooring material. When installing unfinished hardwood flooring, there are several basic steps that you need to follow to ensure a successful and long-lasting installation. With this in mind, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to…
Oh no! Your precious hardwood floors have just been completely soaked by water. You may be asking yourself if there is any hope of saving your hardwood floors. Yes, hardwood floors can often be restored even after water damage. However, the extent of the repair depends on how bad the damage is and how quickly…
Floating hardwood floor installation is a popular and affordable method of installing hardwood floors. It involves attaching individual planks or boards together using a locking system that doesn’t require the use of nails or glue. This type of installation is commonly used for engineered hardwood floors, which are made of a thin layer of hardwood…
Glue down hardwood floor installation is a popular method of installing hardwood floors. This type of installation involves applying an adhesive to the subfloor before laying the hardwood planks. Once the adhesive dries, the planks are firmly attached to the subfloor, resulting in a durable and long-lasting floor. With this in mind, we at Mike’s…
Getting hardwood floors installed is an exciting upgrade for most homeowners. The luxury and beauty they offer is a timeless enhancement to any room’s style. Generally, the installer will offer basic maintenance, and many people take the time to research the care and maintenance involved before committing to wood floors. In a nutshell, wood floors…
Nail down hardwood floor installation is one of the most popular methods for installing hardwood floors. This process involves attaching the hardwood planks to a subfloor using nails or cleats. Here are the basic steps involved in nail down hardwood floor installation. Today, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to share the basic installation…
Hardwood floors are a popular choice for homeowners due to their durability, beauty, and versatility. There are several installation patterns available for hardwood floors, each with their own unique look and feel. With this in mind, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to discuss some of the most common hardwood floor installation patterns. Straight…
