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Repairing Your Old Wood Floors

By Scott Kogel | Published June 24, 2019

Maybe it was from a water leak. Or maybe it was from moving that baby grand to the other side of the room. Or maybe it was the poor workmanship of another installer (we see this one a lot!). Whatever caused the damage to your existing hardwood floors, chances are E_M Custom Flooring & Installations can repair them.

Select White Oak Chevron in Watermill

By Scott Kogel | Published June 18, 2019

Here’s an extraordinary flooring project in a magnificent home in Watermill. This Long Island homeowner is making a real statement with these gorgeous select white oak boards installed in a chevron pattern. The material used is 5 in. x 30 in. and is installed using both full-trowel adhesive and nailed down. This helps greatly to prevent the boards from separating due to environmental conditions.

What New Homeowners Need to Know About Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood Floors

By Scott Kogel | Published May 31, 2019

Whether you are building or buying your first home, it is always helpful to become knowledgeable about the different types of wood flooring that are offered. While there are many styles to choose from, wood floors are always a good bet and a popular choice.

Before You Replace, Consider Refinishing

By Scott Kogel | Published May 29, 2019

Very often, homeowners are quick to “gut a room” when they decide to do some remodeling. And while that is very often a good way to get the look you’re going for, not everything in a room may need tearing out. For instance, your floors, while looking worn and tired, may just need a face-lift to look better that ever and bring them in line with the rest of your project.

Character Grade White Oak in Bridgehampton

By Scott Kogel | Published May 1, 2019

Looking for a floor that has a more “natural” feel to it? Just feast your eyes on this Character Grade oak floor we just installed in a lovely home in Bridgehampton. The extra detail in these wide planks go a long way to bringing a whole new level of detail and “character” to these rooms.

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What Does It Mean to Really Go Green?

By Scott Kogel | Published April 26, 2019

A Simple Guide to Healthy Flooring That’s Not Just Good for Your Home, but Also the Environment

For over 75 years, E_M Custom Flooring & Installations has been working closely with individuals, interior designers and contractors to service all of their many flooring needs. We have seen trends come and go, but one that continues to gain momentum is the desire by our customers to live in a healthy home. This goes hand in hand with a renewed interest in using materials that aren’t harmful to the environment, decompose naturally and are actually created without negatively impacting the earth.

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Beautiful Custom Herringbone Installation

By Scott Kogel | Published April 8, 2019

The installers at E_M Custom Flooring are getting to show off their skill at a beautiful home in Great Neck. The project called for the installation of a herringbone floor but in this case we needed to do something special.

3 Generations of Flooring Expertise

By Scott Kogel | Published March 27, 2019

You may not have known this, but E_M Custom Flooring & Installations (a division of Accent Flooring) is a 3rd generation flooring company and has been around for over 75 years! And in that time we’ve worked with countless homeowners, interior designers and contractors for all their flooring needs.

Oil & Water – Quick Facts About Polyurethane

By Scott Kogel | Published March 11, 2019

Many homeowners wonder what the primary differences are between water-based polyurethane and oil-based polyurethane, and which one is right for them. This quick checklist highlights some of the biggest differences between the products.

Extraordinary Select White Oak in Manhasset

By Scott Kogel | Published March 4, 2019

Adding to the beauty of a home is one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do at E_M Custom Flooring & Installations. We are currently installing a wide-plank solid wood floor in a stunning waterfront home in Manhasset.