Our Process

Installation Systems

Installation is simple – we prep the floor and begin the process. Floors acclimate while installed therefore we wait 2 weeks before we sand and finish. To ensure proper performance or the flooring, the climate in the room must be maintained with the temperature between 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity between 35 to 55 percent before, during, and after installation. Hardwood floors can be installed above or below grade, on concrete slabs, over plywood sub floors, or over existing wood floors.

Finishing, Buffing, and Sanding

We sand the floors 2 weeks after installation. In other words, when floor has acclimated, and lay the 1st coat of poly and stain. We come back to do the buffing and lay the 2nd coat of poly in a day or two depending if the floors are dry. The 2nd coat is your final coat. If you have high traffic or pets we recommend a 3rd coat. We use a dust system, we try our best to prevent dust from getting all over the place, but there is only so much we can do, so expect some dust during this process. When your floors are ready to have finish applied, be sure you know what type of finish is being used, and that you like the finish sheen. If you don’t like shiny finishes, you may want a flat matte finish, so be sure you have selected the finish you expect. Things will move very quickly once the finish process begins. Because this is a critical phase, when the finish is being applied to your floors, you will have no access to the room until the finish is completely dried and has had time to cure. The time required will vary depending on the type of finish being used, humidity levels, and temperature. Regardless, pets should be contained and all family members should be kept out of the room for the duration. We will let you know exactly when you can walk on the floors and when furniture can be put back into place.