Flooring 101: How to Decide the Flooring Best Suited for Your Needs

When you make a flooring decision, it’s one that you will live with for a long time. That’s why it’s important to be as educated as possible about the type of flooring you need before you set out on this major project. Most people don’t know where to begin, which is why we suggest you first visit our showroom conveniently located in Middle Island, NY, the heart of Long Island. We’ve been in business more than 75 years and boast three generations of talented flooring experts.

In our fully stocked showroom you will be able to meet with our flooring professionals who are well versed in the many aspects of flooring projects. We routinely work with contractors and interior designers, but we also enjoy first time customers who come to us armed with questions. We try to break down the process so it’s enjoyable rather than overwhelming.

Here’s what you will learn about:

Woman and man viewing flooring samples in showroom

Flooring Services

Flooring Installations

Whether we nail it down, glue it down or snap it together, our fully trained and local project managers and craftsmen are dedicated professionals to ensure you receive optimal, finished results. We only hire the best and each takes great pride in their work.

Floor Finishes

Does your floor need to be refinished after many years of wear and tear? Some of our customers come to us and are pleasantly surprised that instead of installing an entirely new floor, they can simply refinish their current floor. Usually we can change the color to stain any existing hardwood floor, even if it was stained in the past. This process can be done quickly and our team takes special care to prepare you about all of the steps before our refinishers even come to your home to start the process.

Floor Repairs

If your floor ever needs repairs, our experienced and trustworthy professionals will show up with the required tools and knowledge to fix your floor right the first time. Each time we send out a consultant in advance to give you a firm estimate before the repair work even gets started.

Our Questions for You

Once you are comfortable knowing these basics, we then move on to your particular project. By answering a series of questions, it will help us to gauge your lifestyle needs and what type of flooring will work best for you.

  • What is your timeline?
  • What’s your budget?
  • How many rooms need new flooring?
  • What is the layout of the room where the flooring will be placed?
  • Do you have any high moisture areas in your home?

The Perfect Flooring for You

Our stocked warehouse gives homeowners, architects, interior designers and commercial contractors an extensive variety of product options from top mills and manufacturers. At E_M Custom Flooring & Installations, we install the highest-grade products with timely and professional service.

Laminate

Laminate flooring has evolved greatly over the past few years and it now simulates the look of hardwood, ceramic tile, and natural stone to name just a few. Today’s technology means that laminate is now easy for homeowners to maintain, stain resistant, fade resistant, super durable and can be installed in/on all grade levels and on a variety of subfloors. Laminate designs also come in hardwood planks including rare, exotic wood species.

Hardwood

Hardwood flooring offers a timeless look which many first time homeowners gravitate to. Not just for its beauty, but also for the fact that it offers so many advantages that are hard to beat. It not only increases the resale value of your home, but it’s also durable, can be refinished and is an excellent choice for residents who have allergies as it repels most allergens. If this is the route you decide to take, our experts can explain the difference between prefinished and unfinished and help to fit the style that is right for you.

Vinyl

There are many reasons our customers ultimately decide to go with Vinyl flooring. It’s an excellent choice for families as it is known for its durability, low maintenance, reasonable cost, and the fact that it’s perfect for high traffic areas. This kind of flooring is ideal in kitchens and bathrooms because of its high resistance to moisture. It comes in so many colors and textures that our customers sometimes have a hard time deciding what to choose.

Engineered Wood

Engineered wood has many advantages. Including the fact that it works well in any room in your home as it can be installed on either plywood or a concrete sub-floor. It has a multi-layer backing so it can withstand higher levels of humidity and is less likely to expand or contract, a must in homes located in high moisture areas.

E_M Custom Flooring & Installations has always believed that building strong client relationships is incredibly important. We see diversity as our strength, and this has ensured that we’ve been the flooring company of choice for more than half a century. Don’t wait any longer! Contact us today to begin your flooring project.

 
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