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…
Most people know that wood floors and moisture are not typically a good mix. However, wood floors can be charming in the kitchen. To help make it feel more open, tying all the areas of your home together can be done by using all the same flooring throughout the house. Today, we at Mike’s Custom…
Many households have one or more furry family members that live in the house with them. When you have pets, you have to think about some of the different concerns you have when making improvements to the house. One question people often have involves pets and hardwood flooring. They are worried about putting hardwood flooring…
Solid hardwood flooring varies in width. The wide planks measure 8 to 12 inches in width and were mostly used in homes built before the 1850s. Homes feel more rustic and homier when wide planks are installed. Houses built after 1850 had planks installed that ranged from 3 to 8 inches. The early 20th century…
