Can you install solid hardwood on a concrete slab?
Usually not. Solid boards need to be nailed into a wood subfloor and move too much against concrete. On slab we install engineered hardwood, usually glue-down, after testing the slab for moisture.
Do you remove the old floor?
Yes. Our crews remove and haul away the old floor, level the subfloor, install, and finish transitions, baseboard and stair nosing.
How do I get a price?
Book a free in-home estimate. We measure every room, check the subfloor and give you an exact quantity and price with no obligation.
My condo HOA has sound requirements. Can you help?
Yes. Get your building’s requirement in writing and bring it to us, and we match the underlayment to the spec so the install can be approved.
Should I refinish my existing hardwood or replace it?
If your existing boards are solid and thick enough, refinishing is usually cheaper than replacing. Where the boards are too thin to sand again, water-damaged, or you want a wider plank and a modern color, replacement makes sense.
Can I see the hardwood before I buy it?
Yes. Visit the showroom at 21030 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills to stand on full-size displays, or book a free in-home estimate.
Do you install hardwood on stairs?
Yes. We install staircases with treads, risers and matching stair nosing.
What affects the cost of hardwood flooring installation?
Total square footage, the hardwood you choose (solid or engineered, species, plank width, pattern), removing the old floor, subfloor leveling and moisture work, stairs, and transitions and baseboard. You get an exact quantity and price at the free in-home estimate.
How long does a hardwood installation take?
It depends on the square footage, the removal and how much subfloor prep is needed. We give you the schedule at the in-home estimate, once we have seen the rooms and the subfloor. For example, our Encino job (about 600 sq ft, with tile and carpet removal and leveling) took two days.
Concrete slab or wood subfloor: what changes?
On a concrete slab we install engineered hardwood, usually glued down, after a moisture test. Over a raised wood subfloor we can nail down solid or engineered boards. Most Valley homes built after about 1950 sit on a slab.
Glue-down or floating: which is better?
On a slab, glue-down is our usual method for engineered hardwood because it feels solid underfoot and sounds less hollow. A floating installation over an underlayment can suit some condos and some subfloors, especially where the building sets a sound rating. We recommend the method after we check the subfloor.