Hardwood

Yes, we offer a wide variety of engineered hardwood options to suit your style and budget. Our flooring specialists can help you choose the perfect type of engineered hardwood for your needs.

Choosing between solid and engineered hardwood can be tricky. IT depends on your priorities. Both offer the timeless beauty of natural wood, but with key differences. 

Solid Hardwood:

• Offers timeless beauty with natural wood grain variations throughout each plank.
• Can last for generations, especially with sanding and refinishing (depending on thickness).
• Requires installation on a flat subfloor, usually nailed, stapled, or glued down. Not ideal for basements due to moisture sensitivity.

Engineered Hardwood:

• More dimensionally stable, meaning it’s less prone to warping or cupping from humidity changes.
• Can be installed on any level, including basements, and offer various installation methods (floating, gluing, or nailing).
• Can be refinished, but the number of times depends on the top layer’s thickness.

If you love the natural look and want a classic floor that can last for decades with refinishing, go for solid wood. It’s ideal for dry areas like living rooms or bedrooms. Choose engineered hardwood if you need a more stable option for basements or areas with fluctuating humidity. It also offers easier installation options.

Prefinished hardwood offers the convenience of being pre-stained and finished. Each plank arrives with a beautiful, factory-applied finish, ensuring consistent color throughout and exceptional durability. On the other hand, unfinished hardwood allows you to customize the stain and finish to perfectly match existing floors or create a truly unique look. However, this customization comes with the trade-off of on-site sanding and finishing, which can generate dust, noise, and require waiting for the finish to cure.

Aim for a humidity range of 35-55% inside your home. This helps prevent warping or shrinkage in your hardwood floors.

• Dry seasons: Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air and prevent excessive drying.
• Wet seasons: Run an air conditioner or dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from the air.

Just like a picture frame enhances a painting, the edge profile of your hardwood planks adds a finishing touch that can dramatically impact the overall look. Here’s a breakdown of the most common styles we offer:

• Square Edge: Creates a smooth, seamless look, ideal for a clean and modern aesthetic.
• Micro Edge: Adds a subtle definition between planks, perfect for a touch of detail without overwhelming the clean lines.
• Beveled Edge: Features a distinct groove, creating a casual and rustic feel with a touch of dimension.
• Micro-Beveled (Eased) Edge: Think of it as a mini-bevel, offering a hint of detail for a more relaxed look compared to a square edge.
• Scraped Edge: This edge mirrors the scraped texture of the wood surface, adding a touch of rustic charm.

Pillowed Edge: Offers a unique, softly contoured and rounded profile, perfect for an elegant and sophisticated look.

You can choose from these widths:

1. Strip Flooring (2.25″ wide x varying length)
2. Plank Flooring (3″ wide or more x varying length)
3. Wide Plank (5″ and wider)

1. Regular cleaning: Sweeping and mopping with appropriate cleaning products will keep your floors looking their best.
2. Occasional refinishing: Every few years, your floors may need to be refinished to maintain their luster and protect them from wear.
3. Humidity control: Consider using a humidifier during dry spells to maintain proper moisture levels.