Typically, we want to run Hardwood floors perpendicular to your joists. Determining your joist direction will give us the best indication of what way we should run your floor. If you have your heart set on running your floor parallel to your joists we can discuss the additional steps required, prior to installing your floor to ensure we do not run into any sagging between the joists in the future.

This will depend on the specific product you choose. Many engineered products today can be installed over hydronic heating systems, but there are plenty of wood flooring products that can not. Research will be required to determine if your product can go over radiant heating systems and if so, what the approved installation methods will be.

This is a touchy subject as some people have very strong feelings one way or the other. It really depends on the quality of floors we are comparing and truly there is no easy answer to this question as there are so many variables to consider. In many cases engineered floors have been designed to withstand a greater range of environmental conditions. This can be a huge bonus in our very dry climate as homeowners will struggle to maintain a home environment that is ideal for a solid wood floor. We love to discuss all the pro’s and cons and it would be our pleasure to delve into this complex world of solid vs engineered- reach out anytime if you want the long answer to this question!

That depends on the size and layout of the area we are installing in, as well as the scope of work we are performing. The crew we send to your home will also affect the length of time your project will take. Some of our installers work alone and some are teams of three or more. Typically, once we know all the particulars of an install, we can provide an accurate timeline that allows our customers to plan their project.

It depends on your specific product and your installation environment. Condo board sound requirements can really impact this decision. Floating engineered Hardwood Flooring will always require an underlayment.

Great question! Unfortunately, the answer is not very simple, as cost is affected by many factors. Often people want a quick square footage price and that is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to most installations. Whether we are nailing, floating or gluing your Hardwood Floor will determine the installation cost. Installing Hardwood on stairs is more costly than installing it on your floor. Any additional work required is very job specific and makes up the entire scope of work for an installation project. Removal and replacement of doors and furniture, finishing around railings, moving appliance etc. are all very common tasks that make up a typical flooring installation. Also, the condition of your subfloor is the biggest wild card when it comes to determining the cost of an installation. Some subfloors require repairs to ensure the floor can be installed to meet the manufactures expectations. A thorough estimation process is required to provide an accurate installation cost for each project.

Typically, we want your baseboards off. Hardwood Flooring products do require an expansion gap and we can’t install the planks properly leaving the required gap, if the baseboards are left in place. We can install the floor leaving a gap in front of the baseboards if needed. In these circumstances, installing ¼ round in front of the baseboards is a viable option. This will cover the gap and allow the baseboard to stay in place. In some homes this can be an aesthetically pleasing option, and in others it just doesn’t look proper. Nine times out of ten we are removing and reinstalling baseboards as part of the installation procedure, or the customer is performing this task themselves.

Yes, Hardwood on stairs can be one of the most stunning features of an installation. Rounded, curved or straight our stair installations can be as unique as your staircase requires.

Any floor can scratch under the right circumstances. Dragging a heavy piece of furniture with sand under the legs can make a scratch in just about any floor. However, some floors are better for resisting surface scratches than others. Researching a specific products resistance to surface scratches is an important part of the buying process. This will be an important consideration for pet owners.

Provided that the Hardwood is fastened to your subfloor, you can run it under your cabinets or island. If the Hardwood is a floating system, then the cabinets should not be installed on top of the floor.