• A traditional solid wood offers the widest range of wood species, unlimited custom color possibilities, varying widths and design patterns—with the option of choosing a polyurethane or wax finish.

• Offers the widest range of choices in wood selection and the ability to have the floors re-sanded many times if desired.

• Finish is applied in your home, giving you unlimited custom color possibilities, as well as the ability to choose the type of shine you prefer—gloss, semi-gloss, satin, or matte.

• Every floor is completely unique – no 2 trees are the same!

• Generally used in new construction.

Trusted by many homebuilders, interior designers and architects, our Team of Floors Etc. artisan hardwood floor craftsmen is recognized as one of the most talented in Houston. In fact, we are still caring for and maintaining solid wood floors we created 25+ years ago.

Whether you are installing a new custom floor or refinishing an existing floor, Classic Solid Hardwood Floors, are known for their timeless beauty, durability, and authenticity. These floors have been used for centuries and generally raise the value of the home. Our custom hardwood floors are 100% wood— using a 3/4″ thick plank in your choice of our broad selection of species and widths, we then install and custom-finish on the jobsite. Our wood selection process, knowledge, proper substrate preparation and custom finishing will create a floor that can last well over 100 years.

• Jobsite / Custom Finished Hardwood Floors are our specialty.

  • Our experienced Team brings decades of knowledge to each job.

• We offer a Dust Containment Sanding System.

• For wax finish floors, we offer a Wax and Buff service.

• We also offer a Spray Buffing service.

  • The correct way to clean and maintain floors with polyurethane finishes.

• Best for:

  • Any room except full baths or laundry rooms.

• Kid and Pet Friendly? Moderately.

  • More Tips:

    • Use area rugs in children’s rooms and playrooms for cozy comfort

    • Provide soft mats or pet beds where dogs can lie down comfortably.

• Maintenance and Care

• Underlayment Needed? Sometimes

• Installation. Must be nailed or stapled to screeds or wooden subfloor.

• A classic. Considered to be the “gold standard” in flooring.

• Excellent Investment.

• Hypoallergenic.

• Endurance.

  • Long lifespan – can last for decades.

  • Can be re-sanded and finished several times

• Produces a structurally solid floor.

  • Has a solid sound and feel underfoot.

• Variety.

Learn more about extensive decorative options

• Cannot be installed below grade or in damp spaces

• Installation process is:

  • Longer than other flooring types

  • Loud

  • Messy

  • Produces Fumes

• Susceptible to sunlight / UV rays – hardwood can fade when exposed to direct sunlight

A simple process: Planks are constructed and milled from one solid piece of 100% hardwood, which comes from harvested trees.

Learn more about hardwood’s natural characteristics

• The same look and similar benefits of Classic Solid Hardwood Flooring, without the dust, fumes and long time-frame associated with jobsite finishing

• Offers a more durable aluminum oxide factory finish—harder than any on-site finish.

• Offered in a multitude of species, styles and colors.

• Often used:

  • In a home’s 2nd or 3rd floor

  • In a remodeling situation / add on projects

For homeowners desiring classic solid hardwood floors, the biggest question today is which product to use—the traditional solid floor which is installed, sanded and finished on-site, OR prefinished solid wood? There are advantages to both, a simpler, shorter, and cleaner installation process being one of the biggest for prefinished solid wood. Prefinished solid wood flooring comes ready to install and requires no sanding or finishing—causing less disruption in your home. The technological advances allow this product to produce the same great beauty of classic hardwood, but with a much stronger finish. Floors Etc. only uses prefinished wood of the highest caliber to protect your investment.

• Solid Hardwood Floors are our specialty.

  • Our experienced Team brings decades of knowledge to every job.

• We only use the best materials and products.

• We test the slab for moisture content, accurately level and use the most appropriate underlayment material.

• We offer a Spray Buffing service

  • The correct way to clean and maintain prefinished floors.

• Best for:

  • Any room except full baths or laundry rooms.

• Kid and Pet Friendly? Moderately.

  • More Tips:

    • Use area rugs in children’s rooms and playrooms for cozy comfort

    • Provide soft mats or pet beds where dogs can lie down comfortably.

• Maintenance and Care

• Underlayment Needed? Sometimes

• Installation. Must be nailed or stapled to screeds or wooden subfloor.

• A classic. Considered to be the “gold standard” in flooring.

• Prefinished at the factory

  • No dust or fume factors involved in installation, which is quicker than jobsite finished installation.

    • Can be walked on right after installation

  • UV-cured aluminum oxide urethane finish provides a much stronger, harder finish than jobsite applied finishes

  • Same look as jobsite finished Classic Solid Hardwood Flooring

  • Manufacturer warranty – Range from 10- to 50- Year+ Warranties

• Endurance.

  • Long lifespan – can last for decades.

  • Can be re-sanded and finished several times

• Variety. Good assortment of species, stain colors, finishes, sizes and custom features like distressing / hand-scraping

Learn more about decorative options

• Excellent Investment.

• Produces a structurally solid floor.

  • Has a solid sound and feel underfoot.

• Hypoallergenic.

Variety. While sound, there is simply no comparison to the virtually limitless selection of style choices provided with Jobsite Finished Hardwood Floors.

• • Appalachian Flooring
  • Armstrong Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Bruce® Hardwood Flooring
  • HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring
  • Horizon Forest Products
  • Johnson Premium Hardwood Flooring
    • Renaissance Series
  • Mirage Classic Hardwood Flooring
  • Mohawk Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Mullican Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Peace Parquet
  • Shaw Solid Hardwood Flooring

A simple process: Planks are constructed and milled from one solid piece of 100% hardwood, which comes from harvested trees.

Learn more about hardwood’s natural characteristics

• Most, but not all, engineered products are prefinished at the factory.

  • There are engineered flooring options available for custom (jobsite) finish

• Multi-directional, layered product made of multiple plies of high-quality plywood wood – top wear layer is an actual but thin slice of hardwood of the wood species of choice.

  • Looks just like Solid Hardwood Flooring upon installation – though usually (but not always) less expensive and more durable (aluminum oxide factory finish).

• Can be stapled, glued, or floated

• Often used:

  • On 2nd or 3rd floor

  • In remodeling situations

    • In rooms with changing humidity and/or temperature

REASON:
More dimensionally stable than Solid Hardwood Flooring

• • To do any of the following:

    • Replace carpeting

    • Match height of adjoining floor

    • Accommodate space under appliances

REASON:
Slightly thinner than most Solid Hardwoods

“Floors Etc. installs an engineered hardwood floor
with as much attention to detail as a
solid hardwood floor.”

— Sandra Burnett
Floors Etc. President

Engineered Hardwood Flooring is real hardwood—the word “engineered” just refers to the way these beautiful floors are made. Engineered hardwood flooring is everything people love about traditional hardwood, without the disadvantages – the added strength of its factory-installed finish making it around 300% harder than traditional hardwoods, and its multi-directional core make it more stable. The result is a floor that wears better in high traffic areas and can stand up to installation in places like kitchens. Engineered Hardwood also comes in a variety of wood species and finishes, offering our clients nearly limitless design options.

• We only use the best products – from underlayments to beautiful engineered hardwood planks to glues

• We diagnose your home to determine whether you need a stapled, floating or glued floor.

• We test the slab for moisture content, accurately level and use the most appropriate underlayment material.

• We offer a Spray Buffing service—the correct way to clean and maintain prefinished floors.

• Best for:

  • Any room except full baths or laundry rooms.

  • Projects where your hardwood needs to match the height of an adjoining floor or accommodate a thin space beneath kitchen appliances (slightly thinner than most solid hardwood)

  • Rooms with relatively high humidity (kitchens, powder rooms, over concrete subfloors, etc.)
    IMPORTANT:
    Relative humidity must consistently fall between 35% and 65% for successful long-term installation.

• Kid and Pet Friendly? Moderately.

MORE TIPS:

• • • Use area rugs in children’s rooms and playrooms for cozy comfort

    • Provide soft mats or pet beds where dogs can lie down comfortably.

• Maintenance and Care

• Underlayment Needed? Sometimes

• Installation. Can be glued or floated over dry concrete slabs or a plywood base. Can also be stapled to plywood base.

• Can be less expensive than Solid Hardwood Flooring

  • Until you get into premium collections, which may offer even better durability, have a thicker wear layer that allows for more sanding and refinishing, or have unique designs.

• Prefinished at the factory (typically)

  • No dust or fume factors involved in installation, which is quicker than jobsite finished.

    • Can be walked on right after installation

  • UV-cured aluminum oxide urethane finish provides a much harder finish.

  • Manufacturer warranty – Range from 10- to 50- Year+ Warranties

• Variety.

  • Myriad of beautiful designs & species available

    • Offers most of the same design options as solid.

    • Also provides designs that are only possible with engineered wood, such as softer exotic species, specialty textures, certain surface treatments, color effects and extra-wide planks.

  • Also available in unfinished wood strips to allow for custom staining and a choice of a polyurethane or wax finish

• Eco-friendly: uses less of the tree

• Hypoallergenic

• Can be difficult to repair when damaged (replacing boards usually being the best option) – Floors Etc. always recommends purchasing 2-3 extra cartons to have on hand for future repair needs.

• Can only be refinished a limited number of times.

  • However, Prefinished Engineered Hardwood Floors are quite durable

• Can sound more hollow when you walk on it, especially if you opt for a floating installation.

  • Premium engineered collections are a bit thicker, which will lessen hollow sounds

  • Stapling planks down can make them sound more solid.

Engineered wood is constructed of several layers, or plies that are glued together in a cross-grain construction, making it more structurally sound and dimensionally stable than solid hardwood. The top layer is made of real wood—in a species of the customer’s choice. The core layer consists of thin, stacked high-density boards. This stacking design defends against the effects of humidity and temperature, allowing each board to naturally expand and contract so it is less likely to buckle, gap, cup. or warp.

• There is nothing like the character and unique strength of reclaimed wood. With their warm, rich and aged patinas, our Reclaimed Flooring/Antique Flooring will add an unmatched degree of grace and elegance to your home or office.

• The planet’s most ecologically friendly flooring.

• Floors Etc. is meticulous in searching for the perfect reclaimed solid hardwood for our clients – ensuring it meets our high standards before it’s carefully re-milled for your home.

• Reclaimed Hardwood flooring is also available in a Prefinished Engineered variety.

“There’s a certain poetry in taking vintage wood and recycling it into gorgeous new floors,. When Floors Etc. shops for reclaimed wood we are meticulous. We inspect each board to make sure it has enough life in it to take another sanding and staining. And, when repairing floors in existing older homes, we find wood of the same age and species to achieve a perfect match. New wood would look and stain differently.”

— Sandra Burnett
Floors Etc. President

At Floors Etc., we love all trees. But there’s nothing like the character, aged patina and unique strength of antique or reclaimed wood. Reclaimed wood is simply the most environmentally conscious choice possible. And it creates floors that embody a true “WOW” factor. Old growth trees cut down over a hundred years ago offer superior stability, weathered grace and an intense grain not available in lumber manufactured today. Chronicled history—like ferrous staining, bolt holes, and timeworn distressing—adds beautiful character.

• Our trusted craftsmen have the experience and talent and to expertly craft floors made of reclaimed and antique wood.

  • Specialty additions using custom milled reclaimed wood are no problem (e.g.: stair treads, nosings, reducers, etc.).

  • We will be happy to add custom textures (e.g.: distressing or hand-scraping) if desired.

• Passionately painstaking!

  • Each piece must be:

    • Inspected for damage and all other quality issues.

    • Stripped of nails and any other metal.

    • Kiln-dried at high temperatures to dry the wood thoroughly and kill any possible insect infestation, like termites.

  • We work closely with you and with the mill to ensure your desired final look is achieved.

• For wax finish floors, we offer a Wax and Buff service.

• We also offer a Spray Buffing service—the correct way to clean and maintain floors with polyurethane finishes.

• Best for:

  • Any room except full baths or laundry rooms.

  • Perfect for matching or repairing existing vintage wood floors.

    • We find wood the same age & species as the wood in your home, so when sanded and stained…the match is perfect

• Kid and Pet Friendly? Moderately.

MORE TIPS:

• • • Use area rugs in children’s rooms and playrooms for cozy comfort

    • Provide soft mats or pet beds where dogs can lie down comfortably.

• Maintenance and Care

• Underlayment Needed? Sometimes

• Installation.

  • Solid: Must be nailed or stapled to screeds or wooden subfloor.

  • Prefinished Engineered: Can be glued or floated over dry concrete slabs or a plywood base. Can also be stapled to plywood base.

• Durability.

  • Reclaimed wood is up to 40 points harder on the Janka hardness scale than virgin wood because it often comes from old-growth trees instead of first-generation forests.

  • Denser and — as a result — stronger than wood coming from today’s forests

REASON; Vintage wood is untouched by de-forestation and modern disease

• Eco-Friendly.

  • Decreases the demand for newly sourced lumber.

  • Curbs deforestation.

• Available in planks that are longer and/or wider than those manufactured today.

• Also available in Prefinished Engineered variety

Cost and Availability.

• The process to locate, salvage, recover and mill this limited resource requires a lot of labor and time.

• With an increasing demand and decreasing supply, the price of reclaimed and antique hardwood flooring is among the highest of options – and also one of the most beautiful.

Reclaimed/Antique Wood Sources. Construction Material = Virgin Wood:

Factories | Old Barns | Retired Ships | Stock Farms | Warehouses | Wine Casts | Etc.

Reclaimed/Antique Wood Species available:

Antique Oak | Heart Pine | Barnwood | Rustic | Hickory | Wormy Chestnut | Rock Elm | Heart Cypress | Pecky Cypress | Tank | Redwood | Douglas Fir | Etc.

Your staircase is most likely one of the focal points of your home, and we know you want them to be a showcase. Floors Etc. offers handcrafted hardwood stair treads, risers, and nosing made to match or complement any of the existing hardwood floors in your home. Just like all of our work, every Floors Etc. hardwood stair installation and refinishing project features expert craftsmanship, quality materials, warranties, and competitive rates. Our Team can be trusted to apply their wood flooring skills and expertise to the installation and customization of beautiful and durable hardwood for your stairs, no matter its shape or design. When it comes to hardwood stair installation, we can accommodate every type of staircase, including spiral staircases, curved staircases, box stairs, open stairways, and stairs with railing on only one side. In addition to installing new hardwood stairs, we also restore old or worn stairs to like-new condition. Upgrade your staircase today –it be an appealing change and will increase the value of your home.

From installing your new hardwood stairs to

refinishing your existing stairs,

put your trust in Floors Etc.

Our beautiful custom finishes

will make a lasting impression

on any guests in your home –

not to mention on you

every time you

walk up and down your stairs.

Floors Etc. can sand and refinish stairs, rebuild, or repair staircases.

This process includes:

• • Make any and all repairs as needed.

  • Sand your existing stair treads

  • Stain and finish them to your chosen color / sheen.

  • Our hardwood stair refinishing services can usually be completed in 1-2 days

Floors Etc. can replace any carpeted (or other) stairs with hardwood stairs. This process includes:

• • Removal of stair carpeting, tack strips, and/ or staples, exposing the stair framing

  • New hardwood stair installation takes approximately 3-5 days.

  • Furnish and install custom stained and finished pieces to match your existing hardwood floors or to achieve your preferred look.

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Treads

• When considering treads, also consider if your stairs are open or enclosed.

  Open staircases require a tread with return.

• Our hardwood stair treads are typically made from unfinished bullnose wood that is 1″ thick by 12″ wide, and precision cut to fit each tread length.

Stair Risers

You can choose to:

• Paint over the risers to create a contrast with the steps.

  Floors Etc. will leave your risers primed for paint by others so you can have them painted the color of your choosing (e.g.: to match your woodwork).

• Match the steps to the risers.

• Use a dark wood for the steps and a light, contrasting wood for the riser.

• Not all stairs have risers (e.g.: Open Riser Stairs or Floating Stairs).

Stair Nosings

• Purpose

  • Improved safety

  • Protects staircase

  • Improved visibility

    People are seriously injured each year as a result of missing a step or misjudging its width and falling down the stairs. In fact, an estimated one million people each year are treated in emergency rooms across the United States for stair-related injures!

    A nosing can actually improve the visibility of each tread, clearly defining where it ends and giving users the confidence to walk up and down.

• Options

  • Pencil Round

  • Square

  • No Overhang

Landing(s)

• Created from hardwood flooring planks and stair nosing form platform for changing directions.

• Can be at top, bottom and/or midpoint of staircase.

• • • • • A super-hard, extremely durable Engineered Hardwood Floor, this product is ideal for areas with high traffic and heavy activity.

        • Also used by homeowners who want a wood floor that can be easily maintained and withstand the activities of children and pets.

• Most commonly used in commercial spaces.

• Usually glued down.