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Hardwood Flooring in Your Home
Solid vs Engineered Hardwood Floors
Homeowners often ask, "What's the difference between solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring?" The simple answer is construction and maintenance.
From the surface, there is no visible difference, and cleaning the two products is the same. However, an engineered product should not be sanded or refinished. Its core is made of a wood composite and the surface is a wood veneer. While solid hardwood floors are wood all the way through and can be refinished numerous times. Keep in mind the installation and refinishing of hardwood flooring can be expensive.
Hardwood Flooring Colors
Selecting the colors for your new hardwood flooring is exciting! Did you know that choosing the perfect (matching) color for your new floors is easier under your room's natural lighting, in the home. That is why we offer free in-home estimates with measures included at zero cost. Work with our design consultants to identify what hardwood products would work best in your space.
Frosted Oak
Blonde Oak
Monterery Oak
Sundial Oak
The Perfect Room(s) for Hardwood
- Bedroom Flooring
- Dining Room Flooring
- Family Room Flooring
- Office Flooring
Brands We Carry
Hardwood Installation by the Best
With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, multiple Readers' Choice Awards from the Macomb Daily, a Best of HomeAdvisor.com award, WDIV's Vote 4 The Best Award, and the Angie's List Super Service Award under our belt, it's clear that the top choice for hardwood flooring installation in Metro Detroit and its surrounding areas is The Carpet Guys.
When considering a hardwood floor installation or choosing to replace your floors with any other wood-look flooring option, we stock our shelves with only high-end, quality choices. For fast, friendly hardwood flooring installation, contact The Carpet Guys today at 855-4-MY-GUYS (855-469-4897) to schedule a Free In-Home Estimate.
HARDWOOD FAQs
Carpet is generally less expensive upfront than hardwood or luxury vinyl. However, hardwood may last longer and add more value, so consider long-term costs.
On concrete, the slab must be clean, flat, and dry before you install engineered hardwood flooring, and many products also require a moisture barrier or approved underlayment. Always test for moisture and follow the product instructions, because concrete-related moisture is one of the biggest causes of flooring failure.
To remove glue from a hardwood floor during installation cleanup, start with the adhesive manufacturer's recommended cleaner and use the gentlest method that works. Avoid soaking the floor or scraping aggressively, because moisture and sharp tools can damage the wood or the finish.
Hardwood on stairs requires very accurate cuts, secure attachment, and a proper stair-nosing system that matches the flooring product. Most installers finish one step at a time and follow the manufacturer's instructions closely, because stairs are more visible and more safety-sensitive than flat floors.
To install hardwood flooring, start by removing the old floor if needed, checking that the subfloor is clean, flat, dry, and structurally sound, and letting the material acclimate if the manufacturer requires it. After subfloor prep and layout, begin from a straight reference line, stagger end joints, fasten or glue the boards according to the product type, and finish with trim and transitions. Always read the product instructions first, because the required underlayment, adhesive, moisture barrier, spacing, and fastener schedule vary by brand and substrate.