Your hardwood floor should express who you are
We have always strived to meet the needs of our customers no matter what style they are looking for. If you desire that classic look, or a more modern style, maybe more contemporary, we can help. We are here to turn your vision into a reality. No matter how simple or complex the look, we have the skills and the knowledge to produce a beautiful floor that is built to last.
We want to take the time to meet with you and your designers directly, so that we know what you want. We want to work with you, because it is your floor after all.
Here are just a few examples of what we can do. Click to enlarge.
Some ideas for Commercial Applications: We can glue solid hardwood to concrete
- Hotels- lobbies, bars/restaurants
- Restaurants/Coffee shops
- Botiques/mall stores/department stores
- Office Lobbies, conference rooms, personal offices
- How much foot traffic?
- How much direct sunlight?
- Do you have pets or kids?
- Will the floor be installed below or above grade?
- What kind of finish do you like?(tongue oil, wax/oil, polyurethane)
- What kind of substrate is the floor going to be applied over? i/e concrete, plywood,etc.
- What kind of heat? Forced air? radiant heat? hydronics? boiler?
- Can you control the humidity?
- Works well in basements or below grade applications
- Available in a wide variety of styles, colors, finishes
- manufacture warranty
- only solid pre-finished wood can be refinished in the future(there are execptions)
- 3/4" solid hardwood, adjusts better to changing climates, as opposed to laminated layers
- Can be glued directly to concrete, ideally over hydronics
- No beveled edges, your floor will look and feel completely flat and uniform
- Color matching or custom colors and effects are possible
- Can be refinished 2-4 more times
- More durable and thicker finishes can be applied
- Borders and custom designs are far easier
- Reclaimed wood works great for basements
- For hand scraped/distressed applications, this is the appropriate choice to alleviate a "patterened" look.
- Is the finish on a pre-engineered product better?
- Is a custom finished on-site floor more expensive than a pre-engineered or pre-finished product?
Choosing the right product: How YOU treat your floor is the primary factor.
Whether you are looking for hardwood in your home or your business, there are many things to consider;
IMPORTANT: Solid hardwood CAN be glued directly to concrete despite what many people will tell you. We've been doing it out west for years and never have any problems! You just need the right adhesive for the job!
There is a lot of misinformation floating around out there. We want you to be correctly informed which is why we have studied hard to provide you with accurate information regarding these topics.
These are just a few things to consider to help steer you in the right direction. We always take the time to elaborate on these areas when assisting you in product selection. We have dealt with every hardwood flooring situation in our past experiences. You can have confidence in our ability to assist you with your own.
Pre-engineered/Pre-finished vs. unfinished wood
There are advantages to each and one may be more suitable than the other in a given situation. We closely work with you and your designers/builders to find the most viable solution.. We have many available suppliers to find you the right materials and the industries best floor stains and finishes.
Pre-engineered
Unfinished wood(finished on-site)
Frequently asked questions:
No. Proffessional products applied by hand such as Monocoat and Bona finishes will outlast and outperform anything off the shelf.
Not neccessarily. Pre-engineered and pre-finished products have become increasingly more expensive in the last few years making a lot of them more expensive in price per square foot. But the overall look and feel will be quite different.