Hardwood Flooring

Choosing the Right Hardwood Flooring

Bring timeless beauty and lasting value to your home with high-quality hardwood flooring. From classic oak to modern engineered styles, hardwood offers durability, comfort, and natural character that never goes out of style.

At Roberts Carpet & Fine Floors, our specialists help you choose the right hardwood based on your lifestyle, design goals, and maintenance preferences. Visit one of our Greater Houston showrooms to explore samples and get expert guidance.

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Why Choose Roberts Carpet & Fine Floors

When you work with Roberts Carpet & Fine Floors, you’re backed by local expertise, premium products, and personalized service from start to finish.

Our flooring specialists help you make confident decisions by considering:

  • Foot traffic, lifestyle, and long-term durability
  • Kid- and pet-friendly flooring options
  • Climate-appropriate materials for Texas homes
  • The best installation method for your space and budget

From product selection to professional installation, we’re committed to delivering quality results you can trust.

Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood

Compare solid and engineered hardwood to find the right balance of durability, stability, and performance for your home. Our team can help you understand the differences and choose the best option.

Waterproof Hardwood

Enjoy the look of real wood with added protection against moisture, scratches, and everyday wear. Explore waterproof hardwood options designed for busy homes and active lifestyles.

 Hardwood Styles

Explore a wide range of wood textures, grains, and finishes designed to perform in high-traffic spaces. Our team can help you compare styles and choose options that complement your home’s design.

 Hardwood Brands

We carry trusted hardwood brands known for quality, durability, and strong warranties. Find reliable products from leading manufacturers, backed by expert guidance.

Hardwood Flooring FAQs

Although hardwood flooring may represent a significant investment for some households, hardwood floors consistently rank at the top of desired surfaces in homebuyer surveys. Hardwood floors will retain value better and boost resale value more than all other flooring options. Per CNN, hardwood flooring in the home can increase the value of said home by 3-5%.

Installing hardwood planks is not DIY-friendly. Many power and hand tools are needed, including saws, leveling tools, compressors, nail guns, sanders, buffers, adhesives, and more. You must know how to center rooms, expand gaps, work around doors, closets, and stairs, and cut planks for tricky floorplans. Mistakes are costly and time-consuming. Some engineered or waterproof hardwoods offer glue, staple, or floating installation, but the waterproof and performance warranties are highly contingent on proper installation.

No, the level of durability can vary widely among different hardwood species. Whereas pine hardwood planks can dent easily, hickory and bamboo planks can withstand heavy foot traffic better. Popular oak varieties can vary in the level of durability offered. Each wood product has a Janka hardness rating that will indicate the level of resistance to denting and wear. The Janka rating can help you match a hardwood durability level with the needs of your household.

Under normal household conditions, your hardwood flooring should last from 25 to 30 years without requiring any major work. By sanding, refinishing, and providing hardwood care & maintenance, your floors can last for decades longer and will be prized by prospective buyers for their timeless charm. On the whole hardwood flooring is easy to maintain and will last for many years.

If you need to clean a spill on your hardwood, avoid using harsh cleaners or any cleaner designed for other flooring materials like vinyl, laminate, or tile. Look for liquid scratch concealer, wood floor polish, floor wax, and touch-up kits, but make sure to read all instructions before using them to ensure the product is safe for your wood species and finish. Try your cleaning product in an inconspicuous area before using it to clean stains in more visible sections.

Explore Hardwood Options

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