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How to Restore a Hardwood Floor | MI Hardwood Flooring Services
Perhaps you’ve lived in your home, covered in carpet, and not realized a hardwood floor was hiding underneath. Or perhaps you’ve worn down your hardwood floors so much they’re unrecognizable. Either, facing the task of restoring and refinishing hardwood floors can be...
The Difference Between Red Oak and White Oak for Hardwood Flooring – Michigan
The Vikings used oak to build their longships back in the fourth century BC.1 Throughout time, items that needed to stand up to tough use, like railroad ties and wagon wheels, have been made using it. Oak has long been recognized for its durability and beauty. It is...
Why Do My Hardwood Floors Squeak? – MI Hardwood Flooring Services
It’s the middle of the night and you’re heading down into the kitchen to refill your glass of water or to take some time because you find yourself unable to sleep. Or maybe it’s early in the morning and you’re trying to move quietly out the door, so your family...
Handscraped, Wirebrushed and Distressed Hardwood Floors: An Overview
Once you have chosen the type of wood for your new floor and have selected a stain color there are some options for finishing the floor that you might want to consider. Because consumers often are confused by several of the popular hardwood floor finishing options, it...
How to Fix Scratches in Hardwood Floors | MI Hardwood Flooring Services
Hardwood floors are undeniably gorgeous. Installing hardwood floors, or refinishing your existing floors, can instantly breathe new life and beauty into your home. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, hardwood floors are a solid investment, adding thousands of dollars...
How Long Does It Take to Install Hardwood Floors?
Installing a hardwood floor takes time, patience, and an attention to detail. It takes precision. This means you could be in the middle of an installation process for multiple weeks and it also means you could potentially be facing unforeseen disasters if your...
Do Rubber Mats Damage Hardwood Floors? | MI Hardwood Flooring Services
There are many benefits to rubber rugs. They are highly durable, great shock absorbers and most importantly, keep you from slipping. The downside? They may not work well on certain types of floors. Do rubber mats damage hardwood floors? They can leave marks on it and...
How to Choose Wood Flooring for a Kitchen | MI Hardwood Flooring Services
The vast majority of today's homes are built with the living area flowing into the kitchen area. Having flooring that blends seamlessly from one room to the other is highly desirable, with more homeowners installing hardwood flooring in both the living area and in the...
Hardwood Flooring Trends for 2020 | MI Hardwood Flooring
At the close of each year, forecasters issue a host of predictions. For the home, HGTV goes to the color people, Pantone, to find out what colors will be in demand for interior walls. For 2020, the Pantone experts have given us Classic Blue as the 2020 Color of the...
Top Rug Pads for Hardwood Floors | MI Hardwood Flooring Services
If you’ve got hardwood floors that you want to accent with a rug, you may find out the hard way that there’s a little more to it. Rug pads keep the rugs in place across the smooth surface of a hardwood floor to prevent the rug getting moved out of place, dangerous...
Why Do My Wood Floors Make Noise? | MI Hardwood Flooring Services
Seasonal Floor Movement Winter is fast approaching, and with the colder temperatures it is not uncommon to notice that your hardwood floors are still as beautiful as they have ever been but are no longer silent. Seasonal related issues with their hardwood floors are...
Water, Humidity and Your Hardwood Floors
Spending $12 on a hygrometer might be the best investment a homeowner with wood flooring will ever make. While most people wouldn't even know what a hygrometer is, those who install wood floors are familiar with this instrument. A hygrometer is used to measure the...
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