Hardwood flooring installation
Solid or engineered, unfinished or prefinished, installed by the same crew that refinishes them, which means the finish work is right the first time. Warranties included.
Solid vs. engineered, prefinished vs. unfinished
The right answer depends on the room, the subfloor, and how long you want the floor to last. We walk the house with you and say what we’d put in each room, and why.
Solid hardwood
The traditional choice: one piece of wood, sandable for decades. Best for living areas over wood subfloors. Oak, maple, cherry, and exotic species in many widths.
Engineered hardwood
Layered construction that handles moisture and temperature swings better, a strong fit for kitchens and basements. Today’s engineered floors from Mirage, Kahrs, and Inhaus are real wood, top to bottom.
Unfinished, finished on site
Installed raw, then sanded and finished in your home. Custom stain matched to your trim and taste, one continuous surface, and the ability to repair seamlessly later.
Prefinished
Factory-finished boards installed and ready: faster, less disruption, and factory warranties on the finish. A great option when the house is occupied.
The custom work most shops pass on
Stairs with dark treads and painted risers. Herringbone and parquet entries. Borders and inlays that frame a room. Random-width pegged floors. If you’ve been told “nobody does that anymore.” We do, and there are photos of it in our gallery.
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- Estimates are free and in-home. We measure the rooms, check the subfloor, and quote the installed floor. Install estimates are valid for 10 days.
- Furniture and prep. We take special care of furniture in the rooms and clean up after the job; it’s in the reviews, unprompted.
- Contractors welcome. Total hardwood sales with bulk rates for larger orders, picked up or delivered from the Southbury shop.
- Financing available if spreading the project out makes sense.
Ready for a free in-home estimate?
Accurate, professional, and at your house. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.