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Preparing Your Floors for Cooler Weather

As temperatures drop and fall sets in, it’s a good time to consider how to prepare your floors for the season ahead. Shifts in humidity and temperature can be tough on flooring if it’s not well cared for. Whether your floors are hardwood, vinyl, or laminate, proper fall maintenance is essential to keep them looking […]

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How To Repair Scratches on Hardwood Floors

Do your wood floors have scratches? In many cases, these imperfections can be minimized or even completely removed. Here are some tips to help you repair scratches on hardwood flooring.

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Prefinished Hardwood Flooring vs. Site-Finished Hardwood Flooring

Choosing between prefinished and site-finished flooring depends more on your personal preferences and priorities. Do you want hardwood flooring that can be customized or flooring that offers quicker and easier installation? Here are the main differences between prefinished hardwood flooring and site-finished hardwood flooring.

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What Kind of Flooring is Good for Pet Owners?

As every pet owner knows, no matter how much we adore our furry companions, they can make keeping a home clean and well-maintained a bit more challenging. That’s why choosing the right flooring for a pet-friendly home means opting for materials that can truly stand up to the test of time. Here are some flooring […]

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The Cleaning and Maintenance Routine You Need to Keep Your Floors Looking New

There is something very exciting about having a new floor installed. Whether our customers have selected hardwood, laminate, vinyl or engineered wood floors from our conveniently located showroom in the heart of Long Island, it immediately seems to change the look and feel of the room.

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Experience Matters: Why Choose E_M Custom Flooring & Installations

Quality and Commitment Defines Us There is something to be said about dedicated customer service, and that is what our flooring experts and craftsmen strive for when they work with us. For over 75 years, E_M Custom Flooring & Installations has been working closely with contractors and interior designers, servicing all wood flooring needs – […]

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Live In a Home Filled With Pets? Pick The Right Flooring

It can be very exciting to bring a new pet into your home, but have you given thought into how it can affect your floors? At E-M Custom Flooring & Installations we get questions about flooring and pets all the time. We offer several suggestions to keep in mind when educating our customers about flooring […]

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Building a New Home? Learn Which Flooring Works Best for You

Setting out to buy to design and build a new home is a very exciting adventure. There are hundreds of decisions to make, but one of the most important is deciding the type of flooring that will work best for each room. You have to consider the layout of your home as your flooring needs […]

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The Pros and Cons of Carpet in High-Traffic Areas

While some homeowners may believe that the materials of durable and long-lasting hardwood flooring are enough to keep their floors in mint condition, introducing carpet and rugs, especially in high-traffic areas such as kitchens and living rooms, can provide an extra layer that will help extend the floor’s lifespan.  However, before spending money on carpeting, […]

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Why Waterproof Flooring Matters

Waterproof flooring has a more significant impact on our homes than we think. Deciding to incorporate waterproof floors into your home will help maintain their longevity and appearance, and protect your home from moisture damage that can lead to even more serious issues.  Here are just a few reasons why waterproof flooring truly matters and […]

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