Stairs can serve both functional and design purposes with the right materials. It used to be the standard to select carpeting for stairs among most homeowners but now more and more are matching their hardwood floors to cover the stairs. With this newer trend becoming more popular with time, there are quite a few advantages…
When installing hardwood floors you will have many options and decisions to make. One is to install either prefinished or unfinished hardwood floors. Many will ask which one is better to install? In general both have their advantages and essentially, it will be up to the homeowner as to which one they will prefer. Mike’s…
If you are just starting your search for new flooring you have probably heard terms that you have never heard before in your life. The sales people will talk to you about thickness, padding, floating floors, underlayment, glue, square footage, cutting allowance, and so much more. The whole process can be extremely overwhelming! Here at…
When you find it is time to replace your home flooring, know that more and more people are installing wood floors in their home. Wood floors have so many benefits and those who do make the investment to install wood floors, find they simply just love them. Wood floors can enhance your home and even…
When it comes to the flooring in your home, there are some types of flooring that simply work best for certain areas. There are several factors that play a role in choosing the right flooring for a space. You may be wondering what type of flooring is the best for your home. Mike’s Custom Flooring…
Are you planning to install wood floors in your home? When shopping for flooring you will find a ton of options for wood grain, texture, patterns and colors. There are two major trends competing with each other right now. Many are loving the lighter wood colors and there are those who are loving the darker…
There is no other flooring that can add an organic beauty to your home like hardwood flooring can. For this reason, it is one of the leading choices among flooring choices for many homeowners. If you are getting ready to replace the flooring in your home, you may be wondering what the return of investments…
The East coast state of Virginia is no stranger to humidity, just like all coastal areas. Humidity isn’t a major problem unless you have hardwood floors. Hardwood floors as well some engineered wood floors are prone to warping, cupping, or separating when exposed to high humidity. This is a natural reaction for wood under humid…
One of the most sought after flooring options for homes happens to be hardwood. Hardwood floors are a beautiful choice that you can make for any home. The great thing about hardwood is that there is a style that is fitting for any home and type of decor that you want. You can choose different…
If your hardwood floors have scratches, divots, and has begun losing its top finish, then it comes as no surprise that you need your floors refinished. Signs that your hardwood floors need to be refinished are easy to see but finding a good contractor and properly preparing your home to have your floor refinished may…
