Miller's Hardwood Flooring Carpet & Vinyl

When cleaning a hardwood floor, avoid using excessive amounts of water as it can cause warping. Instead, use a damp cloth and mild dish soap to clean stubborn areas.

Before making a final decision on which hardwood you want to use for flooring, consider the effect you are trying to create. Because these woods will darken with age, keep the years ahead in mind when choosing the shade.

A vapor barrier should be placed down when a hardwood floor is installed. It is set between the sub-floor and the new flooring, to prevent water from being trapped between the layers and damaging the floor.

When it comes to hardwood flooring types, there are a variety of options to choose from. Examples of these options include cherry, maple, and oak.

There are certain types of footwear that can cause damage to hardwood flooring. It is recommended that high heels and cleats, for example, should be removed at the door.

Bamboo wood flooring is a popular and eco-friendly option because of how quickly bamboo grows. Bamboo is naturally a pale yellow color, but it can be stained or painted.

The number of times a wood floor can be stripped, sanded, and refinished depends on the hardness of the wood and its thickness. If you're not sure about yours, we can send an estimator out to inspect it.

There is a little-told tale about the Janka hardness test. While it will tell you how well a particular product will withstand wear and tear, it also hints at how difficult it is to work with. Some are so hard that they must be cut with diamond-tipped saws and be pre-drilled before nailing.

When planning to install hardwood flooring yourself, you will want to make sure that you have all of the necessary materials before beginning the project.

If you would like to have a wood floor installed, but don't want to cover it with area rugs, arrange with the installation service to create a series of decorative borders or inlays.

While it is classified as wood flooring, bamboo is technically a grass. What makes this such an excellent choice, besides its inherent beauty, is its strength, durability, and the fact that it's sustainably harvested.

Cleaning your newly installed wood floors is fairly easy. If it was prefinished, follow the flooring manufacturer’s instructions. If it was unfinished and we finished on site, follow the recommendations of the maker of the floor finishing product.