Expert hardwood floor installation in Raleigh-Durham
Hardwood floors installed and finished in your home
We've installed hundreds of hardwood floors throughout Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and the greater Triangle. Whether you're building new, renovating, or replacing carpet, tile, or old flooring, we handle every step — from subfloor prep to final coat.
Solid vs. engineered hardwood
Solid hardwood
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100% real wood throughout — not a veneer
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Can be refinished 6–10 times over its lifetime
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Custom stained on-site to any color you want
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Seamless finish — no visible lines between boards
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Highest resale value of any flooring type
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Lasts 75–100 years with proper care
Engineered hardwood
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Thin wood veneer over plywood core
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Can only be refinished 1–3 times
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Limited to factory-applied colors
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Visible micro-bevels between each board
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Better for below-grade and concrete subfloors
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More stable in high-humidity environments
From consultation to finished floors
Free consultation
Prep & removal
Installation
Sand, stain & seal
What sets our installations apart
Already have hardwood floors?
If your floors are scratched, worn, or just need a color update, you may not need new installation. Our hardwood floor refinishing service restores existing floors to like-new condition at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Installation questions we hear most
Most hardwood floor installation in the Raleigh-Durham area runs $12–$15 per square foot, including materials and labor. A typical 500-square-foot project costs $6,000–$7,500. The final price depends on wood species, plank width, subfloor condition, and whether old flooring needs to be removed. We provide free in-home estimates with exact, itemized pricing.
A typical installation takes 5–7 days total: 1–2 days for prep and installation, then 3–5 days for sanding, staining, and applying finish coats with dry time between each. Larger projects or complex layouts may take longer. We'll give you a specific timeline in your estimate.
Solid hardwood is 100% real wood and can be refinished 6–10 times over its lifetime. Engineered hardwood has a thin wood veneer over plywood and can only be refinished 1–3 times. We specialize in solid hardwood with onsite finishing, which gives you unlimited stain options and a seamless look. Engineered is a better choice for concrete subfloors or below-grade installations.
Oak is the most popular — it's durable, affordable, and takes stain beautifully. Hickory offers more grain character and is one of the hardest domestic woods. Maple gives a cleaner, more contemporary look. We'll bring samples to your home so you can see how each species looks with your lighting and décor.
We work with you on furniture. Larger items like beds and dressers typically need to be moved out of the work area before we arrive. We can help with smaller items and will protect anything in adjacent rooms with drop cloths and dust barriers.
In most cases, we remove existing flooring first to ensure a clean, level subfloor. Installing over old tile, vinyl, or carpet can create height issues at transitions and may void warranties. We'll assess your specific situation during the estimate and recommend the best approach.
Yes — this is one of the biggest advantages of onsite finishing. Because we sand and stain in your home, we can custom-match the color to existing hardwood in adjacent rooms. Factory-prefinished floors can't match as precisely because color varies between factory batches.
With water-based polyurethane, you can walk in socks within 24 hours of the final coat. Full cure takes about 7 days — during that time, avoid heavy furniture and area rugs. Oil-based finishes take longer to cure. We'll give you a specific care timeline for your finish type.
What our homeowners say
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