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Hardwood Flooring FAQs & Pro Tips



A Few Pro Tips:

  1. If you have a high-traffic house with growing & active kids or pets, avoid “soft” hardwood floors such as Pine, Cedar, Cherry, Walnut, or Bamboo. Although very beautiful, these wood species often dent easily.
  2. Worried about nicks, scratches, or dents that can appear on your hardwood floor? Choose a wood species with a strong grain pattern such as Red Oak or Hickory. These species have strong graining that camouflages gradual wear.
  3. If living on or near a hillside or if your house’s subfloor is likely to have a high moisture content, then Engineered Hardwood Floors may be a recommended flooring product. However, if you have a basement, you may want to consider Waterproof Flooring, such as LVT/LVP/SPC, for a resilient, long-lasting floor.
  4. If you wish to reside in your home while installing new flooring, choosing a Prefinished Hardwood Floor, either Solid or Engineered, is highly recommended. This flooring type will minimize the production of dust & fumes during installation.
  5. A tip for design planning: One way to get a cohesive flow throughout the house is to choose wall colors that best enhance & contrast the tone of your hardwood finish. For instance, wood with a dark finish stands out against light wall colors, & light wood stands out against darker wall colors. To get a high contrast with a medium-toned wood finish, keep the wall color light & soft.

FAQs:

Q: Can I buy just flooring material or only book Van Briggle Floors Professional Flooring Services?
A: Of course! We have a flexible business model with no obligation or scope requirement. Whether you only need materials or only need our professional services, we will be happy to help.

Q: Do you charge for an in-home estimate and, if so, will this fee apply towards the purchase price?
A: We offer free in-home estimates! In fact, we believe that site visits are the best way to understand what works well for your home conditions, so we can guide you better in flooring choice decision making. We are located in Campbell, and service surrounding cities in the Bay Area.

Q: Are you insured & certified to install my floor?
A: Absolutely. Bonus, we are a Bona-Certified Craftsman who has been in the hardwood floor industry for 50+ years.

Q: Can you provide & install matching baseboard & trim?
A: Yes! In addition to installing your hardwood floor, we can provide & install any needed baseboards & trim for an additional fee.

Q: Who moves all the furniture before installation?
A: Don’t worry about straining yourself to move all your heavy furniture out of your house. We offer this service as well for an additional fee – we can help move your large furniture, and even store it in our Van Briggle Floors box van until completion of the job.

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