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The best hardwood decision rarely comes from the plank with the best photo. It comes from laying a physical sample in the room where it’ll live, watching it at morning light, again at dusk, and deciding then. That’s why we’ll always send you home with samples before you commit — no pressure, no upsell, no time limit.
- Measure the room — length, width, and any alcoves or bays.
- Identify the subfloor: wood, concrete slab, or radiant-heated.
- Pick a species and cut that fits your traffic and light.
- Request free samples and live with them for forty-eight hours.
- Book a showroom consultation once you’ve narrowed to three.
- Solid hardwood for above-grade installs with stable humidity
- Engineered for concrete, basements, and radiant-heat rooms
- Wire-brushed or hand-scraped finishes for high-traffic zones
- Matte sheen to hide dust and minor scratches
- Subfloor moisture tested below twelve percent
- Flooring acclimated on site for three to five days
- Expansion gaps specified at every wall and obstruction
- Moisture barrier installed over concrete subfloors
Ten to fifteen years for a screen-and-recoat, twenty to twenty-five years for a full sand-and-refinish. High-traffic homes with pets tend to land on the shorter end of both ranges.
Yes — engineered hardwood, with specific product approval from the manufacturer. Most premium engineered lines are radiant-approved up to eighty-five degrees surface temperature.
Unfortunately, yes. Every major manufacturer voids their warranty if a steam mop touches the floor. A barely-damp microfiber with an approved cleaner is the right tool.
Wide-plank European oak, direct from the mill
Seven-inch planks, 4mm wear layer, wire-brushed matte finish. Twelve new colorways in stock this spring at mid-range pricing.
Wide-plank European oak, direct from the mill
Seven-inch planks, 4mm wear layer, wire-brushed matte finish. Twelve new colorways in stock this spring at mid-range pricing.
The single most common install failure we see isn’t bad product or bad labor — it’s flooring that didn’t get three days to acclimate in the room where it was going to live.
Rick Patel, Lead Installer
“Worth the trip” isn’t a tagline. It’s a promise that the floor you leave with is one you’ll still love in twenty-five years.
Floors USA, Est. 1976
Before you visit the showroom
Bring a photo of your existing subfloor, a rough room measurement, and one item you want the floor to match — a coffee table, a rug, anything. Three data points beat one.
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Before you visit the showroom
Bring a photo of your existing subfloor, a rough room measurement, and one item you want the floor to match — a coffee table, a rug, anything. Three data points beat one.
Watch out for “from” pricing
When competitors quote hardwood “from $2.99/sq ft,” they’re usually quoting a builder-grade strip with no labor and no underlayment. Always ask for installed pricing.
Watch out for “from” pricing
When competitors quote hardwood “from $2.99/sq ft,” they’re usually quoting a builder-grade strip with no labor and no underlayment. Always ask for installed pricing.
Pro tip
Take sample photos with your phone flash on and off. The flash-off version reads closer to how the floor will look in ambient light.
Pro tip
Take sample photos with your phone flash on and off. The flash-off version reads closer to how the floor will look in ambient light.
Good news for spring 2026
Domestic white oak supply is finally catching up with demand. Mid-range pricing is trending down four to six percent this summer.
Good news for spring 2026
Domestic white oak supply is finally catching up with demand. Mid-range pricing is trending down four to six percent this summer.