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…
Among the most beautiful of flooring options, many people agree that hardwood floors tops the list. They are known to add a great deal to the resale value of your home as well. Like any other home investment, they do require routine upkeep to keep them looking their best. The once vibrant hardwood surface can…
When you have new or hardwood floors that is simply not very old, yet have turned a dull and dingy color, you may wonder why and what you can do to revive your hard wood floors. Hardwood floors should always look vibrant, shiny and clean. If your hardwood floor has developed a dull and dingy…
Engineered wood floors is fairly popular, being a beautiful option that can be less expensive than hardwood flooring. Today, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to take the opportunity to explain the basics of engineered wood. Engineered Wood Layers When it comes to engineered wood floor, the top layer, or decorative layer must be…
If you are lucky enough to have hardwood flooring in your home, you want to do everything in your power to protect and preserve it. To have hardwood flooring your house can add considerable value to your home as well as an organic beauty that is hard to beat. However, if your hardwood flooring is…
