Atlanta Floors is a wood flooring company active in Alpharetta, GA and surrounding suburbs. We specialize in hardwood floor atlanta refinishing, wood floor installation, floor recoating, hardwood stairs and also hardwood floor repairs. We help residential customers with any kind of wood flooring projects starting with a single room or the entire house and we also cover commercial spaces such as business offices, retail stores or churches. We are reliable and provide the best wood flooring services at affordable prices. If you’re in metro Atlanta or northern suburbs, and are on lookout for exceptional hardwood flooring installation, refinishing, or repair services, you can count on us to deliver the outstanding results you want. There’s only one name to keep in mind – Atlanta Floors.
Tips on buying hardwood flooring
Wood floors add warmth, charm, and elegance to your Atlanta home, affecting both style and property value. One of the most significant advantages of hardwood flooring is that it lasts for decades. That means you'll also be living with it for a long time, so make sure you thoroughly research wood type, construction, and hardness before proceeding to select the best one for your needs.
Know your subfloor
This impacts the types of wood you select, installation method, and budget. For example, although solid wood can be installed with concrete subfloors, it might also require plywood boards, moisture readings, and vapor barriers, adding both time and money to the process. Engineered hardwood can be placed directly on top of concrete, but it may have level issues, requiring additional work. Speak with your flooring expert before you make any decisions.
Understand the types of hardwood
Solid is usually ¾-inch thick, and it is one thickness throughout. Engineered is layered, and that construction makes it stable and better able to handle water. Engineered's top layer is a slab of your species-of-choice, whether it be oak, maple, hickory, or ash, among others, giving the floor undertones and characteristics like knots, raised grains, and swirls.
Underneath are three or more layered of genuine wood, combined with resin and placed in a crosswise position. As a result, it can be installed in some areas where solid isn't recommended, and it can also be refinished and will add value to a property. Engineered's thickness ranges from ⅜-inch to ½ inch, and that number determines the number of times the floor can be refinished.