Hardwood Floors in New York State

Beautiful floors make for the perfect “photo finish,” and installing hardwood floors are a surefire way to enter the winner’s circle. From the five corners to up on the hill, hardwood floors add distinction and value to your home or business.  

We carry many solid and engineered hardwood selections at Carpet One Floor & Home of Albany, and Clifton Park, NY.

Are you thinking of installing new hardwood flooring? 

Understanding your options is essential in creating a stunning, functional space you’ll love spending time in. Here are some things to know about modern hardwood flooring.

Best Hardwood Flooring Styles

Right now, there are more hardwood flooring options than ever.

You’ll find hundreds of products to satisfy your inklings. Hardwood flooring can be:

• Traditional
• Trendy
• Weathered
• Rustic
• Glossy
• Modern
• Broad
• Narrow
• Long
• Short
• Hand-Scraped

What Types of Wood Are Used on Floors?

Hardwood flooring is made using domestic and exotic tree species, including:

• Mahogany
• Walnut
• Hickory
• Pine
• Oak
• Cherry
• Maple

Each species has unique traits, abilities, and hardness levels. Choose with care, according to your lifestyle and activity levels. Light woods, dark woods, and wide planks are eternal favorites.

What is Engineered Hardwood Flooring?

Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood are challenging to tell apart, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t significant distinctions under the surface.

• Solid hardwood has a long tradition of gracing historical buildings. Planks are made using one continuous piece of hardwood. It can be sanded and refinished multiple times throughout your home’s lifetime. Refinished hardwood floors are cleared of dents, stains, abrasions, splinters, and other imperfections, and they look virtually brand-new. While it offers enduring beauty to your property, solid wood is prone to warping when exposed to humidity and moisture. We don’t generally recommend it for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, or below grade for this reason.
• Engineered hardwood is made using laminated layers. This includes a decorative layer made of premium hardwood cuts and wood composite sublayers below. These cross layers create structural stability, which prevents expanding and shrinking when exposed to humidity, temperature changes, and spills. You can install engineered wood in your bathroom, kitchen, entryway, basement, and additional moisture-prone spaces. Many engineered wood products have thinner decorative layers and can’t be refinished as many times as solid wood, meaning they won’t last as long. However, higher quality products have thicker hardwood layers and can endure like solid wood.

Where Can I Install Hardwood Flooring?

Hardwood shouldn’t be used in the kitchen or bathroom. 

Heavy splashes can warp your planks over time. Engineered hardwood is a better choice for spaces frequented by pets and kids or rooms lacking careful climate control.

Looking to install a new hardwood floor? Our experts can guide you from selection to installation and maintenance.

What to Expect When Installing

Your hardwood installation is a many-processed endeavor! 

• In-Home Estimate 
• Site Measurements
• Choose Your Installation Method (Glue-Down, Nail-Down, or Click-Lock) 
• Preparation Team Arrives to Ensure A Clean Slate!
• Flooring is Delivered As Prep Begins
• Relax And Let Us Handle Things From Here! 

Find Hardwood Flooring Near You

Carpet One Floor & Home of Albany and Clifton Park are independently owned and operated by members of the world’s largest flooring cooperative. We carry an incredible selection of the best hardwood flooring brands, along with localized services and fair pricing.  

Want to learn more? Please visit us today or browse our hardwood flooring online right now.

Learn About Hardwood

Hardwood Maintenance Hardwood is a durable flooring option. When properly maintained you can extend its life cycle in your home.    LEARN MORE