23 Aug
HARDWOOD

Why Are My Hardwood Floors Separating?

Michigan Hardwood Flooring expands and contracts.     Hardwood flooring expands and contracts, this happens in Michigan more often than not. With all the new wide plank hardwood flooring being sold and installed this should be of high topic in Michigan as we enter the winter months. At 1woodfloors.com our company educates our customers prior to purchasing a hardwood floor. In some situations a certain...

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23 Aug
FLOORING, HARDWOOD

Hand Scraped Hardwood Flooring – A Look to Love

Do you enjoy the look of old-fashioned flooring? Maybe you want something that looks aged? Hand scraped hardwood floors are increasingly popular and come in many types of wood and styles.     Whether you’re interested in a distressed floor for one room, or an entire motif to match cabinetry throughout the entire house, there are a lot of options available with the...

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23 Aug
FLOORING

Tips to Keep Your Floor Like New

Hardwood floors are beautiful, but are they hard to maintain? They’re far easier to keep up than some other options. For instance, carpeting is much harder to clean because dirt gets down into the fabric and it can be tough to completely remove without a professional cleaning—which can be costly. If you have allergies, hardwood floors are ideal for keeping...

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23 Aug
BAMBOO

Bamboo Hardwood Flooring in Michigan

What is the difference between bamboo and other types of hardwood? That’s easy—bamboo isn’t wood. Technically bamboo is a type of grass. The reason you’ll find it categorized with hardwood is that it offers the same look and functionality.     Bamboo can be a beautiful choice for your home. But you should note two main differences between wood and bamboo:     Bamboo is...

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23 Aug
FLOORING

Wide Plank Flooring Gives You Timeless Elegance

If you’ve been looking into having new hardwood floors installed, you’ve probably seen some mention of wide plank flooring. It’s very popular right now aesthetically, but it’s also a beautiful hardwood floor choice that will, with proper maintenance, last the life of your home.     What does the term “wide plank” mean? It’s exactly what it sounds like—the boards are wider than...

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