WOOD FLOORING

"An Enduring Choice"

Wood floors have come a long way over the years. There are more styles, colors and species of hardwood flooring available than ever. Technological advances in manufacturing have made it possible for hardwood flooring to be used in many areas that it was not previously feasible. The type of wood you select can also have an impact on the overall look of your room
and adds aditional equity to your home.

CHOOSING THE
RIGHT TYPE

With some basic understanding about the different types of wood floors you can be more confident in your selection. Wood floors are produced in both solid and engineered planks and strips and come in many varieties of wood species. To help determine which type of floor will work best for your situation depends upon the location in your home and the type of subfloor.

SOLID WOOD
FLOORS

Solid wood floors are one solid piece of wood and are usually 3/4″ thick. Solid Hardwood Floors are produced from domestic and exotic hardwoods including red & white oak, American cherry, hickory, maple, and Asian Walnut, and are available in several widths. Because solid hardwood floors are more susceptible to humidity and temperature changes than engineered wood floors they should only be installed above grade over approved wooden subfloors.

ENGINEERED WOOD
FLOORS

These floors are produced by laminating several plies of wood together to form the planks. Most engineered floors can be glued-down, stapled-down or floated over a variety of subfloors including wood, dry concrete slabs and some types of existing flooring. Engineered hardwood floors have cross-ply construction which reduces the expansion or contraction of planks caused by variations in humidity. These floors can be installed on any level in the home.

EXOTIC WOOD
SPECIES

Today wood flooring is also offered in a variety of hardwood species that are not found in North America. Hill's Carpet & Flooring offers exotic hardwoods from all over the world. These floors offer many unique and visually striking appearances that are distinctly different from the North American hardwoods. Many of these exotic species are sensitive to light and may change color over time. Please refer to sample panels for the level of sensitivity of each product.

PREFINISHED VERSUS UNFINISHED

Unfinished floors require several days to install, stain and finish the flooring. Pre-finished floors are not as messy and can be installed and completed the same day. A factory-applied finish with aluminum oxide reinforcement is extremely durable and can not be duplicated with a job-site finish.

WHERE IS THE
ROOM?

Knowing where the floor will be installed is essential. Before choosing a floor, determine if the room is above, on or below ground level (grade). Engineered Hardwood Floors can be used in most areas in the home including rooms below, on or above ground level. Solid wood floors are approved for above ground-level installations only. These floors perform better in humidity-controlled environments.

WHY CONSIDER HARDWOOD?

Hardwood is one of the oldest flooring materials and it never goes out of style. Hardwood floors also increase the value of a house. Many new homeowners will remove carpeting when they buy a house due this factor.

WHAT ABOUT MAINTENANCE?

Wood flooring is easy to maintain. Regularly vacumn without the beater brush and clean with a mirco fiber mop head. Be sure to use a cleaner made specifically for wood flooring.

SHOULD I BUY PRE-FINISHED OR UNFINISHED?

The advantage of unfinished wood is a smooth surface and custom stain & finsihes. Advantages of pre-finished include quicker installation with little dust and a more durable factory finish which is typically re-enforced with aluminum oxide.

Hill's Carpet & Floor Coverings
3458 Warrior River Road
Hueytown , Al 35023
Phone: (205)491-3691

5135 Highway 17
Helena, Al 35080
Phone: (205)358-7879

Our Hours

Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Saturday: By Appointment Only

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