Hardwood floors can be installed in three major ways: There is the nail down method, glue down and floating method. Each method has its own benefits and best uses. To understand the installment method and to know how to properly shop for hardwood floors, Mike’s Custom Flooring will explain the different installation methods and when…
When you are looking at the right flooring option for your home you always want to look at the pros and the cons. When it comes to a flooring option that brings a level of beauty and sophistication, hardwood floors top of the list. The hardwood options that are available to you can send your…
Having hardwood floors is a great addition to any home. There are lots of different sizes of planks, shapes and colors you can choose from. The material that is used can be several different types of wood and when it is installed it is usually sealed so that it can be protected from damage. The…
When you are looking to update the look of your kitchen, many people who adore wood flooring are hesitant to use it there. Where traditionally, the kitchens are equipped with tile and grout flooring, many are making the decision to install the wood flooring instead. Wood floors in the kitchen are actually a smart move,…
There are quite a few options for those looking to install wood floors in their home. Each of the wood species have a specific projected lifespan and their own pros and cons. When it came to resale value, knowing if it was hardwood, engineered wood, or laminate flooring was enough. Now, people want further details.…
Typically, the general basics about wood floor care and maintenance is related to homeowners at the time of the professional installation. At the very least these basics can be found with a simple amount of research. In a nutshell, keeping the wood floor dust mopped to control the dirt and debris, a natural abrasive, and…
Which is better, prefinished or unfinished hardwood floors? The answer depends on a few factors. Prefinished hardwood is hardwood that has been finished in the factory and then is installed. Unfinished hardwood is raw wood that needs to be nailed into the floor, sanded and finished on-site. Mike’s Custom Flooring compares the pros and cons…
When installing or refinishing hardwood, often we place a baseboard mold that helps hide the edges or gaps along the edges of the floor and wall. There are two types of edge pieces that are used to finish the floor baseboard mold; base shoe or quarter rounds. They are very similar but they do have…
All homeowners will claim to simply love their wooden floors. It is a well worth investment to their home. However just like any material, it requires maintenance. Solid hardwood floors will occasionally need to be refinished. When a wood floors need to be refinished it often involves stripping the floor, sanding the wood and resealing…
When you make the investment to install hardwood floors in your home, it is natural to want to protect and care for the flooring. Wood floors with the proper care can last homeowners’ decades of use. For most people it is easy enough to see the needs of wood floors. If it’s dirty, clean the…
