Remodels

Remodel with hardwood that matches the house, not just the room.

Remodels are about transitions. New hardwood has to meet old hardwood, tile, stairs and doorways without a visible seam. We plan the layout around the existing floor so the finished room looks like it was always that way.

Most remodel calls start with carpet coming out of a living room or hallway. The question is what is underneath and how the new floor meets what is next to it. We pull the old flooring, inspect and level the subfloor, and lace new boards into existing hardwood where they meet so there is no threshold strip.

If the existing floor is worth keeping, we can install to match its species and width, then sand and finish the whole area together so old and new take the same stain and sheen. If the existing floor is a different species or the client wants a fresh look, we use a clean transition detail and refinish the rest to coordinate.

We handle the small things that make a remodel feel finished: flush stair nosings, vent covers cut from the same flooring, and baseboard reinstalled tight to the new floor height.

Questions

Remodels FAQ

Can you match my existing hardwood?

Usually, yes. Red oak and white oak in common widths are readily available, and we sand and finish old and new together so the color and sheen match. Rare species or discontinued prefinished products are harder, and we will tell you up front if a match is not realistic.

Do I need to move out during a remodel?

For an install-only job you can typically stay. For a site-finished floor, plan to be off the floor for the finish cure, usually 24 to 72 hours depending on the product.

What happens to my baseboards?

We either remove and reinstall them or add a shoe molding, depending on the existing trim profile and how the height changes. We will discuss the option at the estimate.

Let’s look at the floor together.

Free in-home estimate, written quote on the spot, and honest advice about whether the work is worth doing.