| Guide For Buying Hardwood Floors
Below is a guide to help you buy the perfect floor for your home:
The color I want:
Dark
Light
Medium
All
My price range:
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What specie of hardwood do I want? Refer to Hardwood Species
What format of hardwood floors do I prefer?
Solid
Engineered
Floating
All
Where am I installing the floor?
Above Grade
Below Ground
On Concrete
Over a Subfloor
Where will I buy? View Brands / View Manufacturers
At a local store
Online
Are warranties included?
Yes
No
Climate: View Climate Friendly Floors
Warm
Cold
Lifestyle Factors: View Niche Flooring
Kids
Pets
Heavy Traffic
Disabilities
Advice before you purchase your hardwood floors:
- View samples from manufacturers before making the final purchase.
- Ask about their return policy.
- Determine the installation time needed to fit it into your schedule.
- View care of hardwood floors here.
Information - Help
Care for your hardwood floors
Buying Tips – not sure where to start?
Hardwood Floor Manufacturers
Hardwood Floor Brands
What is the Janka Scale?
Guidelines to keep hardwood floors looking great
FAQ’s
Glossary |