Solid or engineered, unfinished or prefinished, species, color...it's easy to get overwhelmed. Take advantage of our mobile showroom and explore all your flooring options in your own home.
Hardwood Flooring Plus offers the full range of flooring, including hand scraped and distressed hardwood. We carry all major brands, but are also a great source for unique foreign and domestic hardwood floors.
For a list of most species and their relative hardness, use the Janka Hardness Table that we provide for your reference. We have included most popular species in the table.
Another important number to consider when buying or installing a hardwood floor is its dimensional change coefficient. The dimensional change coefficient can be used to calculate expected shrinkage or swelling. The lower the coefficient, the less movement you can expect in your floor. We've also included a Dimensional Stability Chart for your reference.
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To prepare for the installation of your new floor, please use this checklist.
Once you have chosen your hardwood floor, one of our qualified hardwood flooring professionals will walk you through the process of installation and the steps needed to make sure your floor is installed within manufacturer's guidelines and meets industry standards.
- We will discuss your project with you and identify potential problems and offer solutions.
- We will go over proper sub-floor preparation and the need for a moisture barrier.
- We will explain the installation process for the hardwood floor you have chosen.
- We will give you estimated time lines for the completion of your project.
- Remember, we consider it a privilege to work on your project and will be there every step of the way to ensure you are comfortable with every phase of your hardwood flooring project.
Here's how to take care of your new floor (You can also view a PDF version of our maintenance guide):
Clean regularly and properly.
Sweep only with a soft-bristle broom. Vacuum using only a brush or
soft floor attachment. Use only professional wood floor cleaning products.
Prevent water damage.
Wipe up spills immediately. Place rugs where spills are likely to
occur. Use perforated rubber pads under rugs, to avoid trapping water
underneath them.
Use only a damp (not wet) mop or cloth for cleaning. Avoid all moisture - even a damp mop - on any wax-coated finish.
Avoid light damage.
Shade your windows and move your furniture and rugs around regularly,
to avoid uneven color changes in your wood.
Prevent scratching and dents.
Use rugs to gather debris, which would otherwise scratch and dull
your floor.
Put glides under the legs of furniture and clean the glides regularly. Never slide heavy furniture to move it. Use barrel-type roller casters instead of ball-type. Avoid casters made of hard materials like metals or hard plastics; look for grey, non-marking rubber casters instead.
Avoid walking on your wood floors with cleats, sports shoes, or high heels.
Prevent gaps and cracks.
Keep your home's humidity level between 35% and 55%. This will keep
wood movement and shrinkage to a minimum.
Fix signs of wear.
When traffic areas begin to show wear, re-coat or re-finish your hardwood
floor.