Hardwood floors have been a classically used option for flooring. It adds sophistication, charm, and elegance with its upgraded status. But with so many options available for hardwood flooring, finding the overall look for you can be a bit of challenge. We at Mike’s Custom Flooring have compiled the trends for 2017 when it comes…
Installing hardwood floor may seem easy enough due to the modern snap-in laminate flooring system that is widely used today. However, when it comes to actual hardwood floors, installation for those DIYers often involve mistakes. As a result, damaged wood or a poor turn out occurs. The professionals at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to…
Hardwood is the ideal floor material but far from your only choice. Top grade red oak is very durable, has little or no knots and is visually appealing. Natural maple has more color variation and comes with small tight knots. Maple can be had up to 6” wide and is 12% harder than red oak,…
Hardwood floors have a tendency to be overlooked because they are initially more expensive than other kinds of flooring. There are so many rewards that will outweigh the initial added cost of installing them. Benefits of Installing Hardwood Flooring 1. Hardwood floors possess a timeless appeal. Colors of carpet, tile and linoleum will go in…
For those that have just had hardwood flooring installed in their home, you may find yourselves at a crossroads between water and oil based finish. There are pros and cons to both just like with everything else, but Mike’s Custom Flooring is here to point out these pros and cons to help you make the…
If you are even thinking about updating your floors to hardwood you should know what goes into the process. Some people think that the more you DIY the better but there are some things that should be left to the professionals. One of those things is the installation of hardwood floors. You can go online…
The next trend in home design is gray stained hardwood floors. The color is a universal look and it goes well with modern, rustic and many other designs and themes. It is easy enough to hire a contractor to strip, sand, and refinish any hardwood floor in order to change its color and look. The…
When you install hardwood floors in your home, it gives your home a classic and expensive look. Hardwood floors come in many colors and grain patterns. After you’ve decided you want hardwood floors in your home, you’ll need to decide on the pattern that fits the way you envision your flooring looking. There are many…
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…
