If you’re searching for hardwood flooring near you in Oakwood Village, OH, visit us at Whitmore Carpet One Floor & Home. We provide trending and classic hardwood flooring styles for all types of interior design styles for residential and business locations. homes and businesses around the region. Hardwood flooring offers natural beauty and added value, and if you’re dreaming of luxurious hardwood flooring, our flooring experts can help! Not sure which type of hardwood to choose? Keep reading to learn more about our hardwood flooring options!

Which Types of Hardwood Flooring Do You Offer?

Hardwood flooring is a large investment for a home. For this reason, you want to make sure you consider the style and type of hardwood that meets your interior design needs. Our hardwood flooring selection includes a variety of options, such as plank length and width, wood grains, color, shine, and even texture.

Hardwood Species Include:

• Oak - A lot of grain & consistent in color
• Hickory - A lot of grain & inconsistent in color (including knots)
• Maple - Very little grain & consistent in color (not many knots)

Did you know? Our most popular hardwood styles include hand-scraped or smooth looks, with matte or semi-gloss finishes for Oak, Hickory, and Maple!

Solid vs Engineered Hardwood: Which Is Best For Me?

While they appear identical, solid and engineered hardwoods have some distinct differences. Here’s a closer look at these two types of hardwood:

• Solid hardwood flooring is, just as its name describes, one solid piece of wood from top to bottom. Thickness typically varies, but on average you can choose from ¾” or 5/16”. Solid hardwood performs best when installed above or on grade and can even be refinished!

• Engineered hardwood flooring are made of multiple real wood veneers whose grains run in different directions to increase stability. This allows the floors to resist expanding and contracting during weather changes. Engineered flooring is best installed above, on, and below grade, so you can enjoy them on every level of your home!

Did you know? Some of our most requested plank sizes include 3” - 5”, with a thickness of ¾” for both solid and engineered planks.

What Is The Installation Process Like?

In general, hardwood flooring is recommended for home settings where there isn't heavy foot traffic and moisture. Popular areas of installation for solid hardwood floors include bedrooms and living rooms. Our engineered hardwood planks are a little more versatile when it comes to where they can be installed. Since engineered hardwood can withstand moisture, you can install these planks in places like kitchens or finished basements.

Before installation, consider the following:

• Discuss the preferred direction of your hardwood planks with your flooring expert. Typically hardwood is installed perpendicular to the floor joists.

• Make sure the environment the hardwood is installed in is stable with no drastic changes, e.g., humidity and temperature changes

• To prevent scratches, you can install felt pads or any other protective pads under your furniture.

• After installation, keep in mind that all hardwood expands and retracts with the change in season.

Our Hardwood Floor Selection

At Whitmore Carpet One Floor & Home, we offer only the best hardwood brands in the industry. We have all styles of solid and hardwood flooring and offer premium services, including professional installations and warranties. For all your flooring needs, be sure to visit our showroom in Oakwood Village or Mentor, OH, or browse our online selection today! 

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