Choosing A Wood Floor Contractor:
 

~Get good references from family and friends
~Get several estimates
~Do they return phone calls?
~Are employees friendly and polite on the phone?
~Does he answer questions in a straightforward, honest manner?
~Is he neat in appearance, with clean, professional looking clothing?
~Does his van look clean and well maintained?
~Is the office clean and well organized?
~Is he on-time?
~Does he have samples of different species, stains and finishes readily available for you to choose from?
~Does he have a professional portfolio with photographs of his work? Are the photo's recent?
~Does he have informational literature to leave with you about the different products?
~Is quality emphasized over price?
~Does the business check out with the Better Business Bureau?
~Does he get the bid to you in a timely manner?
~Does he have a list of professional references (such as distributors, designers and contractors) for you to call?
~Is the business a member of a professional trade associations?
~Is the business a member of local business associations, such as the Chamber of Commerce?
~Does he have a license? In areas (where required?)

 

Methods of Installing a Wood Floor

Floated: engineered wood floor products	Custom Wood Floor Installation
Glued: engineered, solids of the proper thickness
Nailed/Stapled: engineered or solids
Procedures for  Installing Hardwood Floors

Labor Quote from Local      Wood Floor Contractors

Exotic Imported Wood Floor Species

Mixed Media in a Custom Hardwood Floor Installation

Maintenance

Styles & Types of Hardwood Floors

Types of Finishes & Stain Colors