Our hardwood flooring process in Buford
- Free on-site quote. Call (404) 480-0962 or request one online. We measure your rooms and check the subfloor in person, not from a photo.
- Selection and acclimation. You pick the species, width, and stain; the wood then acclimates in your home so it settles before install.
- Subfloor preparation. We flatten, repair, and moisture-check the subfloor. Wide planks demand a flatter base than strips, and we build it.
- Installation. Planks are nailed, glued, or glue-assisted to suit the product, keeping wide boards seated flat.
- Sand, stain, and finish. Site-finished floors are sanded with dustless equipment, stained, and sealed; prefinished floors get trimmed out and detailed.
Buford hardwood floors: common questions
Are wide-plank floors a good idea in Georgia's climate?
Yes, if they are installed for it. Wider boards move more with humidity, so the margin for skipped prep is smaller: moisture testing, real acclimation, and glue-assist installation all matter more at seven inches than at two and a quarter. Engineered wide plank takes most of the movement risk off the table, which is why it is our default recommendation in Buford.
Will dogs and kids scratch the floors?
Any wood floor can scratch, but the right choices make wear a non-issue: harder species, matte or wire-brushed textures that hide micro-scratches, and modern finishes far tougher than the polyurethane of twenty years ago. Keep pet nails trimmed and use felt pads, and the floor ages gracefully. When it eventually dulls, a screen-and-recoat brings it back without full sanding.
How much do hardwood floors cost in Buford?
Pricing depends on square footage, the specific product, and subfloor condition, so we quote every Buford job individually and for free. Wide-plank engineered products span a broad range by wear-layer thickness and species, and site-finished solid prices differently again. You get an exact, itemized number after a free on-site visit.
Should we go prefinished or site-finished?
Prefinished planks carry a factory-cured wear layer, install faster, and are walkable the same day, which suits most Buford timelines. Site-finished floors are sanded and sealed as one continuous surface for the smoothest, most custom result, at the cost of a longer finishing window. We install both weekly and will price both in your quote.