When you want to install hardwood floors most people will look at the different colors of wood flooring and perhaps the different types of wood. However, most homeowners will pass over unfinished hardwood floors. Often they are unfamiliar with unfinished hardwood floors and feel better avoiding the flooring altogether. However, this may be a mistake…
Only if correctly maintained, hardwood floors can instantly add value to your home. Many everyday tasks and actions can actually damage the wood under your feet if you are not careful unlike vinyl substitute. Every homeowner with wood flooring would be wise to learn a few basic tricks that can help them protect their flooring…
To protect the wood from damage, both oil and water-based polyurethanes are like a coat of armor for a hardwood floor. Where both oil and water-based polyurethane have their strengths, each type of polyurethane is a sacrificial layer that will show scratches and wear marks over time. With this in mind, we at Mike’s Custom…
There is nothing that will add more organic beauty to your home like hardwood flooring. However, before you start shopping around for the perfect hardwood for your home, you need to know a little bit about the subfloor it will be sitting on. It will have an impact on what hardwood floor you end up…
You will have several choices to make once you’ve opted to install or refinish hardwood floors. You can bring a different look to a room with the number of different types of wood. You can further a customize look by choosing a specific color with your wood selection. As each has its own distinct effect,…
When your hardwood floor is damaged because of water, it can be more than disheartening. Hardwood floors are beautiful and expensive to replace, after all. While hardwood floors are extremely popular in homes today, they have one weakness, water. If your hardwood has been damaged because of a water leak, have no fear, all hope…
When you are looking at a home that you want to purchase or you have a house that already has hardwood floors, don’t let the color scare you off. The color of the floors may be just what you wanted when you first chose them but now don’t fit the way that you want your…
Often selected for the kitchen and bathrooms, sheet vinyl and vinyl tile have always been a favorite flooring material that homeowners love. When compared with other flooring materials, vinyl has a reputation for being cheap. However, with luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) or luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVP), it is not the case. Available in long…
For anyone considering wood flooring in their home or business, you probably noticed the debate of dark versus light hardwood floors circulating the internet. The choice of color for the wood floors considers factors such as popularity, maintenance, personal style, and other such elements. Though both dark and light colors have their pros and cons,…
There is an element of quality to your home when you use dark hardwood flooring. As a timeless and ever trendy one that conveys a bold message, there is no surprise that it is a very popular interior solution nowadays. With dark alpine flooring, the most beautiful contrasts are achieved, which are smart options for…
