Our hardwood process over a slab subfloor
- 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 finish from samples in your own light; the wood then acclimates in your home.
- Subfloor preparation. We flatten, repair, and moisture-check the subfloor, wood or concrete, so wide boards seat flat and stay quiet.
- Installation. Planks are nailed, glued, or floated to suit the product and the subfloor, including glue-down over concrete.
- Sand, stain, and finish. Site-finished floors are sanded with dustless equipment, stained, and sealed; prefinished floors get trimmed out and detailed.
Sugar Hill hardwood flooring: common questions
Can hardwood go over a concrete slab?
Yes, with engineered planks. Solid three-quarter-inch hardwood needs a wood subfloor to nail into, but engineered boards glue or float over concrete beautifully, which covers Sugar Hill's slab-built levels and finished basements. We moisture-test the slab first and use a vapor barrier where readings call for it. The finished look is indistinguishable from solid.
Is engineered wide plank as good as solid hardwood?
For most Sugar Hill homes it is the better tool: more stable in humidity, available in wider and longer boards, and installable anywhere in the house. A quality engineered floor has a wear layer thick enough to refinish at least once. Solid still wins on total refinish count over decades, which is why we install both and match the product to the room.
How much does hardwood flooring cost in Sugar Hill?
Pricing depends on square footage, the specific product, and subfloor condition, so we quote every Sugar Hill job individually and for free. Engineered wide plank varies widely by wear-layer thickness and species, and refinishing existing floors costs well below any new install. You get an exact, itemized number after a free on-site visit.
How do we care for the new floors?
Sweep or dust mop regularly, wipe spills promptly, and clean with a hardwood-specific product rather than steam or soaking water. Felt pads under furniture and mats at exterior doors prevent most wear. Modern finishes need no waxing, and a screen-and-recoat years from now refreshes the surface without a full sanding.
