The number of homes with hardwood floors is steadily on the rise. The biggest reason being they sell homes faster and increase the value of them too. Hardwood floors are durable and complement the walls and furniture in your home. The only problem is that water can be a hardwood floor’s worst enemy and because…
When homeowners get their hardwood floors installed, they are generally told the basics of ensuring the floors are well maintained and cared for. Ensuring the dirt and debris is cleaned off the surface daily, or at least as often as possible, immediately cleanup any spills, avoid mopping and over-saturation of water and liquids, don’t wear…
It’s the worst when fingernail polish spills on a surface that you don’t want painted. While it can make your nails beautiful, it can be real problem when it is spilled on a number of different surfaces. Luckily, there are some helpful tips to remove this stuff from unwanted surfaces. Mike’s Custom Flooring is here…
With the spring and summer rain comes a lot of humidity. Many are surprised to learn just how much humidity can affect your hardwood floor including the damage it can do. Humidity can cause hardwood floors to expand and contract. During expansion, the wood panels will press together and cause cupping, which is when the…
Considering upgrading your home with wood floors, whether you opt for engineered or solid hardwood floors, is always an exciting change. Wood floors have a classic charm that can easily be incorporated into any interior design and look good with any color scheme. Wood flooring has many benefits, they are fairly easy to maintain and…
Hardwood floors can last quite some time, especially if they are properly cared for and well maintained. If you moved into home where the wood floors were original to the home and they are well over 50 years old you may be wondering if the flooring needs to be replaced or if they can be…
When hardwood floors are installed, often the wood floor will transition to another flooring material such as carpet or tile leading into another room. When wood floor connects to another room or material, it is essential to use transition molding. For those unfamiliar with transition molding and its purpose, Mikes Custom Flooring will explain what…
Some people often consult their favorite internet search engine to find answers to problems they are having. It has come to our attention that some people are looking for safe disinfectants to periodically wash their wood floors. Hydrogen peroxide is frequently among the commonly inquired chemicals. Hydrogen peroxide consists of water and an extra oxygen…
When deciding on installing a new floor, many homeowners choose to install hardwood floors. Many of us love the look, color and feel that hardwood floors bring into our homes. However, many homeowners were also pleased to learn that there are many more benefits of hardwood floors they just didn’t expect. Mike’s Custom Flooring will…
Many homeowners will invest in hardwood floors in their home. With the proper care it can be an investment that will last decades. Typically you will see hardwood flooring in older homes but many modern homes will have them as well. Hardwood floors need to be waxed to maintain their protective coats and amazing shine.…
