Midas Touch Artistry is a custom hardwood flooring contractor based in Oklahoma City that specializes in hand-scraped, stained, and artisan-finished installations rather than standard off-the-shelf products. The shop operates as a design-forward business serving residential clients across the metro area who want floors that reflect specific aesthetic choices—distressed looks, mixed-wood combinations, or bespoke stain colors—rather than uniform factory options.
The business focuses on hardwood flooring with an emphasis on custom finishing and hand-application techniques. Unlike big-box flooring retailers that sell pre-finished planks, Midas Touch Artistry sources unfinished or lightly finished wood and applies stains, protective coats, and surface treatments on-site or in-shop. This approach means customers can specify exact color depth, sheen level, and wear patterns rather than choosing from a manufacturer's preset palette. The company also handles specialty work like parquet layouts, mixed-species floors, and edge treatments that standard installation crews do not typically offer.
Midas Touch Artistry's pricing structure separates design consultation, materials, and labor. Initial in-home design consultations typically cost $150 to $250 and are credited toward a project if the client moves forward. Material costs for hardwood range from $4 to $12 per square foot depending on wood species and origin; custom finishes add $2 to $5 per square foot beyond standard staining. Labor runs $8 to $15 per square foot for installation, with custom finishing adding another $3 to $8 per square foot. A typical 400-square-foot room with mid-range hardwood and a two-tone custom stain can run $4,500 to $7,200 total. Pricing varies by project scope; verify current rates before requesting a quote.
Oklahoma City residents choosing hardwood have three main paths: big-box retailers like Lowe's or Home Depot, mid-market local flooring showrooms, and specialty contractors. Lowe's offers pre-finished hardwood at $2 to $6 per square foot installed but limits finish customization to the manufacturer's choices. Showrooms like Flooring America or Empire Today stock a wider range of species and colors (typically $5 to $10 per square foot installed) but still work from existing samples rather than custom applications. Midas Touch Artistry sits above both in customization and cost; choose it if finish matching an existing interior or achieving a specific worn or artistic look matters more than speed and lowest price. Choose a big-box option if you need installation within weeks and are satisfied with standard colors. Pick a showroom for mid-range options with faster lead times than custom work.
Midas Touch Artistry works best for homeowners renovating older Oklahoma City Craftsman or Bungalow homes where period-appropriate distressed finishes add value, clients with detailed interior design plans who need exact color matching, and projects where the floor is a focal point rather than background. It does not suit buyers on tight timelines, those seeking the lowest-cost hardwood installation, or homeowners who prefer simple, uniform floors with zero character. The custom process typically adds 3 to 6 weeks to a standard installation schedule.
The design consultation happens in your home. The contractor will examine existing lighting, trim, and finishes, discuss your aesthetic goals (samples or design inspiration images help), assess the substrate and any subfloor prep needed, and take measurements. You'll review wood samples in your actual space under your lighting, not under showroom lights. Stain samples are applied to test pieces so you see the exact finish on your chosen wood species. The estimate includes a timeline and payment schedule; deposits typically run 50 percent of the project cost, with the balance due upon completion.
Midas Touch Artistry operates by appointment only; there is no walk-in showroom. Contact the business directly to schedule a consultation. During installation, the crew will need 24-hour access to the space and typically requests that furniture be removed from the flooring area. The finishing process requires 48 to 72 hours of cure time before foot traffic, meaning the home will be partially inaccessible during that period. Parking at your home is the client's responsibility.
For Oklahoma City homeowners who view flooring as integral to a room's design rather than merely functional, Midas Touch Artistry delivers customization that local showrooms and national retailers cannot match. The higher cost reflects the hand work and design input that elevate a floor beyond commodity product.
