Trusted Wood Flooring Installation & Restoration Contractors in Boston, MA

Any room except a full bath. With the variety of products available and the choice of installation options, hardwood flooring can now be installed in any room of the home. The only consideration is whether the floor will be installed on, above or below grade. For example, because of potential moisture, solid hardwood is not recommended for installations below grade, such as in a basement. Engineered products, which are inherently dimensionally stable, are better choices for this type of area. All types of wood can be installed on or above grade.

The urethane finishes on most new wood floors stand up to water and traffic, bringing wood flooring into bathrooms, kitchens, and other higher-stress areas. These finishes resist wear and stains better than other finishes and require no stripping, no buffing and no waxing. High traffic areas include exterior doorways, hallways, mud rooms, and the areas in front of the sink, stove and refrigerator. To protect the floor just inside exterior doorways, use walk-off mats or small rugs to catch tracked-in dirt and grime. Place small rugs or mats at other high traffic locations. Watch for grit or pebbles that might be brought in on waffle soles of athletic shoes, and collect these with a hand-held cordless vacuum. This should be done a regular basis.

Yes. With a square edge, the sides of each plank or strip are square. An eased edge, more commonly known as a beveled or micro-beveled edge, features a slight angle on the top edge of the plank or strip. An eased edge can help mask slight subfloor imperfections, and can be felt if walking on the floor in bare feet.

Cost is calculated in general by square foot (length x width = square foot). However, it is not possible to give an exact quote without a physical inspection of the job. An estimate can be given over the phone or email based on your information.

My Hardwood Floors uses top quality oil base and water base finishes. We recommend oil base for older floors to restore their original richness and beauty, whereas water base on old floors tends to make them look dull. Other factors such as timing of the project (water base dries faster) and the style of finish (i.e., semi-gloss, high gloss, satin) should also be taken into consideration when choosing a finish.