Yes, you can refinish both engineered and solid hardwood floors. We would need to verfiy the wear layer (wood veneer) on the engineered HWF is thick enough to handle the sanding. Cheap engineered floor, although real wood, may only be one time use.

Yes. You're welcome to schedule a time to stop by and view some of our prefinished and onsite finished options. Keep in mind, if you don’t see anything here that fits your style we can create it. We want you to feel confident your home represents you style well.

The cost of new floors depends on a couple of variables:

1. Materials: Wood species, grade, width, finish, or prefinished flooring options.

2. Style: texture, pattern, and color.

The answer depends on the homeowner.Most factory finished or prefinished floors have the following:

Positive:

• Prefinished hardwood flooring offer a broader range of options for hand-scraping and distressed looks that can be achieved more economically than their on-site-finished counterpart.
• Convenience:
  • Time Savings: The installation of a prefinished wood floor takes 1-3 days on average and there is no dry-time or cure time to contend with.
  • Furniture: furniture can be shuffled around the working area rather than completely removed from the house.
• They can then be installed in one step without creating dust or fumes.

Negative:

• Prefinished wood floors will never be as smooth and flat overall as an onsite finished floor.
• You can experience some color variations between the boards since every piece is stained separately in a factory.
• Manufacturers are constantly discontinuing product lines so it may be very challenging to obtain more of the same flooring down the line if you need to.

Solid Hardwood or engineered with a minimum of 4mm wear layer would be the recommended flooring option for households with children. Wood floors are hypoallergenic, durable, and easy to clean. They are hypoallergenic because they minimize the accumulation of dust, mold, and animal dander which promotes an overall healthier environment in the home. Because the wood floors can be refinished, you can revive the life of your floors multiple times over the child's time in your home. Cleaning messes are easy, from a quick dusting to cleaning up a child's spill. Regular maintenance will keep your floors from showing the wear seen in carpet and other vinyl options.

We believe the beauty, timeless style, and durability of hardwood floors make it the best choice for any home. Depending on the location of installation, you would need to choose between engineered or solid hardwood. Any wood flooring installed below grade must be engineered. “Below grade” are any room or area located below ground level, like basements or rooms in split level homes.

Solid wood or engineered wood with a minimum of 4mm wear layer is a great choice for homeowners with pets. Choosing a harder wood species will also minimize the wear and tear from pets. Brazilian Cherry or Ipe are very hard exotic wood, but come with a higher price tag. Hickory would be the best domestic wood choice followed by Hard Maple and White Oak. Wood floors minimize the accumulation of animal dander and hair. They are easier to clean and can be repaired vs replacing.

We can help with this. We use a reputable family-owned local company. For your convenience, we can coordinate both furniture moving on the front end and backend of your job, if necessary.

Oftentimes with prefinished, you can move your furniture back the same day.