What we do
Four ways we take care of a Nashville floor
Every job starts with the same question: what does this room need to look right for the next twenty years, not just the next two. That answer is usually one of four things.
In depth
What each service actually involves
Service 01
Hardwood installation
Solid and engineered hardwood, put down right the first time. We install for both new construction and replacement work, in wide-plank and traditional strip widths, with stains custom matched to the trim and cabinetry already in the room so the new floor looks like it always belonged there.
- Solid and engineered hardwood, your call on which fits the room
- New construction or a straight replacement of what is there now
- Wide-plank or traditional strip widths
- Stain custom matched to existing trim and cabinetry
Service 02
Floor refinishing and restoration
Worn hardwood gets sanded and refinished with a dustless system, so the fine dust gets captured at the source instead of settling over every surface in the house. We mix custom stain colors, restore historic and reclaimed floors, and bring back boards that took on water or pet damage.
- Dustless sanding, most clients stay in the home while we work
- Custom stain colors matched to what you want, not a fixed chart
- Historic and reclaimed floor restoration
- Recovers water damage and pet stains other crews call a loss
Service 03
Repair and board replacement
Squeaking boards, cupping, buckling, or a section that took real water damage: we cut in seamless plank replacement matched to the surrounding floor, and get underneath to fix the subfloor when that is the actual cause, not just the board on top of it.
- Squeaking boards and subfloor repair
- Cupping and buckling from moisture
- Water damage, matched seamlessly to the surrounding floor
- Board-by-board replacement, no need to redo the whole room
Service 04
Specialty and resilient flooring
Solid hardwood is not the right call in every room. For kitchens, bathrooms and basements we install engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank, and tile instead, so you get a floor built for moisture rather than one fighting it.
- Engineered wood for basements and over-slab installs
- Luxury vinyl plank for bathrooms and mudrooms
- Tile for kitchens and entryways
- The same fit and finish standard as our hardwood work
Choosing a material
Which floor actually fits the room
Every material below can look great. The difference is what it tolerates: water, weight, wear, and whether it can be sanded back to new when the finish finally wears through.
| Material | Durability | Water resistance | Cost per sq ft | Best rooms | Refinishable | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Hardwood | Very high, can be sanded many times | Low, avoid wet rooms | $8 to $14 installed | Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms | Yes, 4 to 6 times over its life | 50-plus years with care |
| Engineered Hardwood | High | Moderate, tolerates humidity swings better than solid | $6 to $11 installed | Living rooms, over concrete slabs, basements with a vapor barrier | Yes, once or twice depending on veneer thickness | 20 to 40 years |
| Luxury Vinyl Plank | High, resists dents and scratches | Excellent, fully waterproof | $4 to $8 installed | Bathrooms, basements, mudrooms, rentals | No, the plank is replaced instead | 15 to 25 years |
| Tile | Very high | Excellent, fully waterproof | $7 to $15 installed | Bathrooms, kitchens, entryways | No, but individual tiles can be replaced | 50-plus years |
Scroll sideways to see every column. The material stays pinned on the left.
Our pick for most whole-home jobs: Engineered Hardwood
It handles Nashville's humidity swings better than solid hardwood, can go over a concrete slab, and still gets refinished once or twice down the road. For a whole-home job that includes a basement or a slab foundation, it is the material we recommend most.
Before you call
Questions we get about the work itself
The short version of what homeowners ask before their in-home estimate.
How much will my floor cost?
We quote every job after an in-home visit, never over the phone, because subfloor condition and the material you choose change the number more than square footage alone.
Do I need to move out during refinishing?
Most clients stay put. Our dustless sanding system captures fine dust at the source, so the house stays livable while the crew works.
When can I walk on the floor after it is refinished?
Light foot traffic in socks is fine the next day. Give it about two weeks before rugs and furniture pads go back down, so the finish fully cures underneath them.
Is hardwood a bad idea in a bathroom or basement?
Solid hardwood, yes: below grade or in a full bathroom, it will eventually cup or buckle. Engineered wood or luxury vinyl plank handle both far better, which is why we install them there instead.
What is covered under warranty?
Every job carries a one year written labor warranty on top of whatever the manufacturer covers on the material itself.
How far out are you booking?
Usually one to two weeks for a full installation or refinish, faster for a small repair.
Free in-home estimates
Ready to see what your floor could look like?
Tell us which of the four you need, or let Tim walk the room and tell you. Either way, the estimate is free and there is no obligation.
No obligation. We quote after seeing the room, never over the phone.