
Hardwood Floors
Engineered vs. prefinished hardwood: What’s the real difference?
Engineered and prefinished hardwood aren’t two kinds of floor. Learn what each term means, the four combinations you can buy and which one suits each room.
★ Veteran-owned & family-operated
From installation to refinishing, Creative Flooring Solutions delivers craftsmanship you can see and feel. Trusted by Raleigh-Durham homeowners for over 25 years.
25+
Years experience
5.0 ★
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2,000+
Projects completed

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What we do
Hardwood and hard-surface flooring is all we do. Every project starts with a conversation about your home.

Solid hardwood installed and finished on-site with unlimited stain options, so your floors look exactly the way you imagined.
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Bring worn, scratched or outdated floors back to life with dust-contained sanding and a finish that lasts for decades.
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Swap dated carpet for striking hardwood stairs. Treads, risers and railings, turning your staircase into a centerpiece.
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Factory-finished floors you can walk on right away. No sanding dust, no fumes, and hundreds of colors to choose from.
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Realistic wood-grain texture with waterproof durability. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, basements and busy households.
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Why homeowners choose us
Hardwood is all we do. Owner Jason Rhodes handles every estimate personally and trains every member of the crew, so the same team that quotes your floors is the team that shows up to install them. No subcontractors, no shortcuts.

Jason Rhodes
Owner · Army veteran · Durham native
We don't do carpet or tile. Hardwood and hard-surface flooring is all we do, and 25+ years of focus shows in every project.
We sand and finish your floors in your home with unlimited stain options, for a custom look factory floors can't match.
Owner Jason Rhodes is a veteran, and we've been locally owned and rooted in the Triangle for over 25 years.
Your estimate is itemized by material and labor. If something unexpected turns up, you approve the cost before we do the work.
How it works
A straightforward process designed around your schedule and your home.
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We visit your home, assess the space and talk through flooring type, color, timeline and budget.
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You get a clear, itemized quote with material and labor costs. No hidden fees.
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Our crew handles everything, from protecting your furniture to the final clean-up.
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We don't leave until you're completely satisfied and every question is answered.
Areas we serve
Based in Durham, we install and refinish floors in homes across the Raleigh-Durham area. Don't see your town? Give us a call.
From the blog

Hardwood Floors
Engineered and prefinished hardwood aren’t two kinds of floor. Learn what each term means, the four combinations you can buy and which one suits each room.

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Engineered vs. solid hardwood, compared honestly: how each is built, how they handle humidity and concrete, how many refinishes you get and which suits each room.

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Hardwood floor refinishing in Raleigh-Durham costs $5 to $6.50 per square foot. See example project costs, what changes the price and when a buff and recoat is enough.
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Every project begins with a free in-home estimate. We'll assess your space, discuss options and give you a transparent quote.
Free in-home estimates · Itemized pricing · Veteran-owned & local