Hardwood flooring: a classic choice for your home

Timeless beauty: Wood floors offer a warm, inviting look that never goes out of style. With a wide variety of woods, stains, and finishes, you can easily find a style that complements your home decor.
Durability and longevity: Properly installed and maintained hardwood floors can last for over 100 years. This makes them one of the most durable flooring options available, standing up to the daily wear and tear of household life.
Adds value to your home: Hardwood flooring is a sought-after feature in real estate markets. Homes with hardwood floors often sell faster and at higher prices than those without.
Easy to clean: Unlike carpet, wood floors don’t harbor dust and allergens. Regular sweeping and mopping are typically all it takes to keep them looking great.
Versatility: Whether your home is traditional or modern, rustic or chic, hardwood flooring fits seamlessly into any design aesthetic.

Welcome to Floor Coverings International - Waukesha, where we celebrate the elegance and durability of hardwood flooring. Wood floors have been a favored choice for centuries, offering a blend of style and practicality that is hard to match. Whether you're renovating an old house or customizing a new one, hardwood flooring adds a touch of class and warmth that is unparalleled.

Choosing between solid and engineered wood flooring

Regarding hardwood flooring, the debate often centers around solid wood versus engineered wood. Both have their merits, making it important to understand their differences when shopping for wood floors.

Solid hardwood flooring is what it sounds like: each plank is a solid piece of wood, typically 3/4" thick. Its main advantage is its longevity. Solid wood floors can be sanded and refinished several times over the years, making them a great long-term investment. They're best suited for rooms at ground level or above, as they can expand and contract with changes in humidity and temperature.
Engineered hardwood flooring has a thin layer of hardwood bonded over a high-quality plywood substrate. This construction makes engineered flooring more stable than solid wood, meaning it's less likely to warp or react to shifts in humidity and temperature. This makes it suitable for all levels of your home, including basements. While engineered wood flooring can also be refinished, the number of times is limited compared to solid hardwood, depending on the thickness of the top layer.