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When it comes to finishing a floor, the details matter. One of the most overlooked yet impactful elements is the moulding that frames your flooring. Custom flooring moulding solutions offer a unique way to elevate any space, blending functionality with style. I’ve seen firsthand how the right mouldings can transform a room, making it feel complete and polished. Let’s dive into why choosing custom options is a smart move for anyone involved in flooring projects. Why Choose Cus

Why Grain and Colour Matching Matter in Custom Wood Mouldings The best finished carpentry never stands out — it blends in perfectly. When you walk into a well-finished home and everything feels cohesive, from the floors to the trim to the stairs, that seamless look comes from careful grain matching and   stain matching . At FC Millworks , we specialize in fabricating custom wood mouldings  that complete a flooring or stair project with precision. In most cases, our clients pr

Custom Flooring Transitions - The Overlooked Detail That Defines a Professional Finish When people admire a floor, they notice the species, the colour, and the sheen — but rarely the transitions. Yet, those small connecting pieces between rooms or floor types make the difference between an amateur install and a flawless, high-end result. At FC Millworks, we specialize in custom flooring transitions that do more than bridge gaps — they protect your investment, improve safety,

Why Trim and Moulding Are the Most Underrated Part of Your Floor When most people choose new flooring, they focus on what they’ll be walking on — the colour, species, plank width, and texture of the material. But the truth is, even the most beautiful floor can feel unfinished without the right moulding and trim. These details aren’t just decorative; they’re functional transitions that protect edges, cover expansion gaps, and complete the overall design. At FC Millworks, we sp

Flooring Details Matter — Especially Where You Least Expect It When it comes to flooring installations, most homeowners focus on the big-ticket items: hardwood species, plank widths, stain colours, and layout patterns. But there’s one detail that often gets overlooked — and it can make or break the look of your entire space: the floor vent. At FC Millworks, we specialize in finishing pieces that tie your flooring project together, and that includes flush-mount wood vents and

Why Stair Installation Requires More Than Just Good Carpentry Stairs are one of the most used and most scrutinized parts of any home. Unlike flooring that quietly performs in the background, stairs are front and center—visually, physically, and structurally. And when they’re not installed correctly, people notice fast. Creaking steps, uneven risers, gaps at the nosings, or even a slight shift underfoot can become daily frustrations or safety hazards. At FC Millworks, we speci

Why Your Flooring Moves — and What You Can Do About It One of the most overlooked details in flooring installations is how the material expands and contracts over time. Whether it’s solid hardwood, engineered planks, laminate, or luxury vinyl, every flooring type responds to changes in temperature and humidity. Gaps, buckling, and noisy joints aren’t just annoying — they’re often signs that movement wasn’t properly accounted for during installation. At FC Millworks, we specia

Choosing the Right Flooring: What Every Homeowner Should Know At FC Millworks, we specialize in finishing details that elevate the look and feel of any flooring installation — from custom stair nosings and floor transitions to custom wood molding and flush vents. But a beautiful finish starts with choosing the right type of flooring. Homeowners often ask us which material is best: 3/4” solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, vinyl plank, or laminate. Each option has strengths an