Hardwood Floors
ABOUT HARDWOOD
Hardwood as flooring dates back to the 1600s in Europe and has origins in America with the early colonists who took advantage of the abundant forests in our nation. Today, the hardwood flooring materials on our retail racks have been refined and crafted for a beautiful and enduring product suitable for both residential and commercial applications.
There are two basic categories of hardwood flooring: solid and engineered. Each of these categories include a variety of wood species produced by a number of manufacturers. Wood species on the market include acacia, ash, red oak, white oak, kupay, maple, walnut, hickory, birch, pine, cherry, as well as other exotic choices.
Solid Hardwood
Solid hardwood typically comes in 3/4” thick planks with varied widths and are made from one single cut of wood. The planks are typically tongue and groove though we also install shiplap style hardwood as well.
The most notable benefit to solid hardwood over engineered is its ability to be refinished multiple times. Just a note: some engineered options can be refinished a few times as well.
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered hardwood typically comes in 3/8” to 1/2” thick planks with varied widths. Engineered hardwood is constructed with multiple layers of wood stacked together in a cross-grain pattern.
The most notable benefit to engineered hardwood is its stability against moisture and temperature changes. Engineered hardwood expands and contracts less than solid hardwood in similar conditions. Because of its construction, engineered planks can also maintain stability at larger dimensions than solid planks. Shaw Floors Epic Plus, for example, manufactured with a high-density core maintains stability while measuring 9.25” wide!
Hardwood Refinishing Services
Already have solid hardwood installed but need to revitalize them? We also offer hardwood floor refinishing services. Our main guy, Brian, has been at it for years. Reach out to us for a quote and to get you on the schedule. You might be surprised how fast we can get you in!
Color, Texture, and FinisH Options for Hardwood
The color options on the market for hardwood flooring are many and include beige, black, brown, copper, dark-brown, gray, multi-color, orange, red-brown, tan, white, and yellow. Customers can also choose between different textures such as heavy scraped, reclaimed or distressed, smooth, subtle scraped, or wire brushed. We have a number of hardwood displays in our showroom for customers to get their hands on the product as well as to take samples home to get a better idea of what they would look like once installed.
As flooring protection has progressed over the years, most of the hardwood products today will have an ultraviolet (UV) cured urethane finish, which provides an excellent and very hard layer of protection. Some companies add an extra material ingredient to the urethane finish layer such as cultured diamonds, aluminum or silicone oxide, or quartz to increase its durability. These finishes make today’s hardwood floors increasingly resistant to scratches, scuffs, and dings. Some of Armstrong’s hardwood flooring with Diamond 10 technology, for example, comes with a 50 residential warranty on the finish. LM Flooring’s aluminum oxide finish, for example, comes with a 25 year residential guarantee. Each of these finishes come in a low, medium, or high gloss.
INSTALLing Your Hardwood Flooring
Our expert hardwood flooring technicians are experienced installers. They understand what it takes to bring each project to completion with excellence. While efficiency is a high priority, our team focuses on the fine details, making sure each job is done right and looks amazing.
FREE QUOTES for Your HArdwood Project
Schedule your free hardwood quote with us by contacting us through our site or giving us a phone call. Once scheduled, one of our contract sales team members will come out to your home or place of business to perform a no-cost measurement. Within 7 business days, we’ll email you a hardwood flooring estimate, which is good for 30 days. If you like it, we’ll work with you to get your project on the schedule and have our flooring technicians deliver the new material, prepare your subfloor(s), and install your new (or refinished) hardwood!
1 Year Service Warranty
Each of our flooring projects that we install comes with a 1 year service guarantee. D&S Flooring warrants all installation work performed by D&S Flooring for a period of one (1) year from the completion date of the installation. As far as the product itself, we will work with you and the manufacturer to resolve a material warranty (if required) in as timely a manner as possible.
Ready to get the ball rolling on your hardwood project? Drop us a line!
Some of Our Hardwood Projects
Brands We Carry
Residential and Commercial:
Carolina Hardwood
“D&S workers were efficient, courteous, and respectful to me and my wife personally and to the requests we had. They started the job (which, as expected, put that area out of commission until the job was complete) and showed up everyday until the job was complete, so as to have the least effect on our summer. The quality and attention to detail was and will continue to be evident to us and our guests, as we have received numerous compliments on the floor. Would definitely recommend D&S to anyone looking to make an investment in their own home. Competitive pricing, integrity, and quality is a winning combination every time.”
