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Your Selden home deserves flooring that works as hard as you do. When you choose quality hardwood, you’re not just getting beautiful floors—you’re making a smart investment that can add up to 2.5% to your home’s value while delivering up to 80% return on investment.
Unlike carpet that wears out or tile that cracks, properly installed hardwood floors last for generations. They handle everything from daily foot traffic to family gatherings without showing their age. Plus, they’re naturally resistant to allergens, making your home healthier for everyone who lives there.
The best part? These floors actually get easier to maintain over time. A quick sweep and occasional spot cleaning keeps them looking as stunning as the day they were installed.
We’ve been family-owned and operated since 1988, serving Selden homeowners who demand quality and reliability. We understand the unique character of Long Island homes—from Cape Cods to Colonial Revivals—and provide flooring solutions that complement each home’s individual style.
What sets us apart is our commitment to getting it right the first time. Our team brings decades of experience to every project, whether it’s a complete hardwood installation or refinishing existing floors. We’ve built our reputation on honest communication, expert craftsmanship, and standing behind our work with the Beautiful Guarantee®.
Local architects and homeowners consistently choose us because we deliver what we promise: beautiful floors installed with precision and backed by genuine customer care.
Getting beautiful hardwood floors in your Selden home starts with understanding your needs and space. We visit your home to assess the project, discuss your style preferences, and provide a detailed estimate that covers everything from materials to installation timeline.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we handle the preparation work—protecting your furniture and ensuring proper subfloor conditions. Installation typically takes one to three days depending on the scope, with our experienced crew working efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
After installation, we walk through the completed project with you, ensuring every detail meets our high standards. The Beautiful Guarantee® means if you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll make it right at no additional cost. Your satisfaction isn’t just our goal—it’s our promise.
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We offer comprehensive hardwood services beyond just installation. Our refinishing services can transform tired, worn floors into stunning focal points that look brand new. This process involves professional sanding, staining, and finishing that brings out the natural beauty of your existing wood.
For Selden homeowners, this is particularly valuable given the area’s mix of established homes with original hardwood that just needs expert restoration. The refinishing process typically costs significantly less than full replacement while delivering dramatic results that can last another decade or more.
We also provide repair services for damaged boards, custom staining to match existing floors, and maintenance guidance to keep your investment protected. Whether you’re dealing with water damage, deep scratches, or simply want to update the color to match current trends, our team has the expertise to deliver professional results that enhance your home’s value and beauty.
Hardwood flooring installation in Selden typically ranges from $6 to $22 per square foot, depending on the wood species, grade, and installation complexity. For an average room of 200 square feet, you can expect to invest between $1,200 and $4,400 for quality installation.
The variation in cost depends on several factors: solid hardwood costs more than engineered options, while exotic species like Brazilian cherry command premium prices compared to domestic oak or maple. Wide plank flooring, which is trending in 2025, may cost slightly more but creates a more spacious, modern look that many Selden homeowners prefer.
Most reputable contractors provide detailed estimates that break down material and labor costs separately, helping you understand exactly what you’re paying for and make informed decisions about your flooring investment.
Solid hardwood is exactly what it sounds like—planks cut entirely from single pieces of wood, typically 3/4 inch thick. This option can be sanded and refinished multiple times over its lifetime, making it ideal for high-traffic areas and long-term investment thinking.
Engineered hardwood features a real wood veneer over a plywood or high-density fiberboard core. This construction makes it more stable in areas with moisture or temperature fluctuations, which can be important in certain areas of Long Island homes. While it can be refinished, the number of times is limited by the thickness of the top veneer layer.
For most Selden homes, both options work well. Your choice often comes down to budget, the specific room’s conditions, and your long-term plans. A professional assessment can help determine which option best suits your particular situation and goals.
Most hardwood flooring installations in Selden homes take between one to three days for a typical room, depending on the size and complexity of the project. A standard 200-square-foot room usually takes one full day, while larger open-concept areas or whole-house installations may require several days.
The timeline includes removal of existing flooring (if needed), subfloor preparation, acclimation of the new wood, actual installation, and final finishing touches. Professional crews typically install 800 to 1,000 square feet per day with a two-person team.
Keep in mind that you won’t be able to walk on the floors immediately after installation, especially if on-site finishing is required. Plan for some disruption to your normal routine, and consider staying elsewhere if the work involves main living areas or bedrooms.
In some cases, hardwood can be installed over existing flooring, but it depends on what’s currently there and the condition of the subfloor underneath. Installing over thin vinyl or linoleum is sometimes possible, but carpet, thick vinyl, or damaged existing floors typically need to be removed first.
The key factors are the height of the existing floor, the condition of the subfloor, and whether the current flooring provides a stable, level surface. Adding hardwood over existing floors raises the overall floor height, which can create issues with doorways, transitions to other rooms, and appliance clearances.
A professional assessment is essential to determine the best approach for your specific situation. Sometimes removing existing flooring adds only a day to the project timeline but ensures a much better long-term result and eliminates potential problems down the road.
Long Island’s climate, with its humidity variations and seasonal temperature changes, works well with several hardwood species. Oak remains the most popular choice because of its durability, attractive grain patterns, and ability to handle moisture fluctuations without excessive movement.
Maple offers excellent hardness and takes stain beautifully, making it ideal for homeowners who want specific color matching. Cherry provides rich, warm tones that deepen with age, while hickory delivers exceptional durability for high-traffic areas.
Engineered hardwood can be an excellent choice for Long Island homes because its construction provides extra stability against seasonal changes. The key is proper acclimation before installation and maintaining consistent indoor humidity levels year-round, which helps any wood species perform at its best.
Maintaining hardwood floors in your Selden home is simpler than most people think. Daily maintenance involves sweeping or dry mopping to remove dirt and debris that can scratch the surface. For deeper cleaning, use a hardwood-specific cleaner and barely damp mop—never soak the floors with water.
Place mats at entrances to catch dirt and moisture, use furniture pads to prevent scratches, and maintain consistent humidity levels between 30-50% year-round. This is particularly important on Long Island where seasonal humidity changes can cause wood movement.
Professional refinishing every 7-10 years keeps floors looking their best and extends their lifespan significantly. Watch for signs like widespread scratching, dullness that doesn’t respond to cleaning, or areas where the finish has worn through to bare wood—these indicate it’s time for professional attention.
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