Hardwood flooring
Keep the character. Fix the wear.
Some floors need refinishing. Others need repair or replacement. We start by identifying what is actually there and what condition it is in.
Where it fits
Choose for the job, not the sample board.
- Older homes with existing solid hardwood
- Rooms where long service life matters
- Projects that need repair blended with refinishing
The installation plan
- 01
Identify the floor
We confirm species where possible, thickness, finish, damage, and prior sanding.
- 02
Choose repair or replace
Loose boards, stains, gaps, moisture, and remaining wear layer guide the scope.
- 03
Set color and sheen
Samples help establish a direction, but existing wood variation remains visible.
- 04
Schedule cure time
The written plan covers dust control, coats, ventilation, walk-on time, and furniture return.
Compare before choosing
The category gets you close. The exact product decides the fit.
- Specification
- Compare solid versus engineered construction, species, veneer thickness, finish system, board width, and site requirements.
- Installation
- Methods in this category include nail-down and glue-down and floating. The selected product instructions and conditions in the home determine the method.
- Tradeoff
- Seasonal movement, scratches, moisture, sunlight, and the condition of an existing wood floor can change the right plan.
- Price planning
- This category can appear across mid, premium planning tiers. Pro Build prices the selected product and measured scope instead of publishing an unsupported per-square-foot teaser.
After the crew leaves
Use the floor with a clear handoff.
- Refinishing takes longer than the sanding day because finish must dry and cure.
- Rugs and furniture may need to stay off the floor after light foot traffic is allowed.
- Deep pet stains and water damage may require board replacement and can remain visible.
Straight answers
Hardwood questions, answered.
Can my hardwood be refinished?
It depends on the construction, remaining wear layer, damage, and past sanding. An in-home inspection is the right first step.
How dusty is refinishing?
Modern containment reduces airborne dust but does not make the process perfectly dust-free. The work plan should include protection and cleanup.
How long before I can walk on the floor?
That depends on the finish system and conditions in the home. Your scope will state light-traffic and furniture-return timing for the selected finish.
Can you match a repaired area?
We can aim for a close blend, but age, species, sunlight, previous stain, and board variation prevent a guaranteed invisible match.
Do I need to leave the house?
Not always. Access, noise, dust control, finish odor, pets, and the location of the work all affect that decision.
Why does refinishing take longer than sanding?
The finish system needs time between coats and before normal traffic, furniture, or rugs return. The written plan should separate sanding day from light-traffic and full-use timing.
Free in-home estimate
See hardwood samples in your home.
We bring the samples, measure the space, and explain the work before you decide.