Many people prefer the natural, rich beauty of genuine wood floors. Upscale and elegant, they create a warm, inviting look. You can choose from two categories: Solid wood and engineered wood.

Solid Wood - The most common wood flooring consists of solid, one-piece boards. Solid wood flooring is usually nailed to a sub floor of wood. Solid wood is not recommended below-grade or for basement installation.

Engineered Wood - Consists of two or more layers of wood laminated together. The top layer is usually a hardwood veneer of varying thickness.

Installation - Most engineered wood floors are glued down, rather than nailed down. Some are installed as "floating floors", meaning the edges of the panels are glued together but not attached directly to the sub floor. It can also be glued directly to a concrete slab, which means it can be used below grade.

Variety of Styles - Most wood flooring is available in three formats, the most common being the familiar wood strip. It is also available in wider width planks or as parquet squares.

Finishes - Unfinished floors, installed on-site, allow you many choices for colors and types of finishes. Most solid wood flooring is unfinished, while most engineered floors are pre-finished