HARDWOOD

Hardwood Flooring in Burke, VA

Transform your home with the timeless beauty and long-lasting quality of hardwood flooring. At Floors and Designs, we’re a family-owned flooring company proudly serving Burke, VA, helping homeowners enhance their spaces with floors that add warmth, elegance, and real value.

Our team – led by an owner with over 15 years of hands-on experience – provides expert guidance to ensure you select the perfect hardwood for your home. Whether you’re upgrading a single room or preparing your home for resale, hardwood flooring can dramatically elevate both appearance and market value. 

And our service doesn’t end after installation. When it’s time to refresh or restore your floors, we offer professional dustless sanding and refinishing to maintain the beauty of your investment for years to come. 

Professional Hardwood Floor Installation

Schedule a consultation with our specialist to receive an accurate estimate tailored to your home, your flooring choice, and your project scope. Hardwood installation depends on factors such as wood species, moisture behavior, and how the planks expand and contract – and we make sure you understand every detail so you get a floor that stays beautiful and stable long-term. 

With proper installation and the right materials, your hardwood floor will resist warping and bowing, ensuring a stunning appearance year after year. 

 

Why Homeowners Love Hardwood Flooring 

  • One of America’s most popular floors
  • Adds warmth, character, and natural beauty
  • Versatile design options for any style
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Increases home resale value
  • Long-lasting, durable, and visually appealing
  • Available in more colors and finishes than ever 

 

Engineered Hardwood Floors:

Engineered hardwood is crafted from multiple layers of wood bonded together in a cross-ply construction for added stability. This makes it highly versatile and ideal for many areas of the home. 

Benefits of engineered hardwood include:

  • Moisture resistance
  • Installs over concrete slabs
  • Can be glued, nailed, or stapled
  • Available in a wide range of widths and lengths 

 

Solid Hardwood 

Solid hardwood is made from a single piece of lumber with a tongue-and-groove edges. While rich and authentic, it responds to more seasonal changes and requires careful installation. 

Key features of solid hardwood: 

  • Natural expansion and contraction with humidity
  • Not recommended for basements or concrete slabs
  • Most include expansion gaps during installation
  • Offers a classic, long-lasing hardwood appearance

 

Unfinished vs. Pre-Finished Hardwood

Unfinished Hardwood

  • Fully customizable finish
  • Sanded and stained on site
  • Surface can be leveled after installation
  • Ideal for homeowners wanting a completely tailored look 

Pre-finished Hardwood

  • Factory-applied stain and finish
  • Extremely durable, protected surface
  • Faster, cleaner installation
  • Wide variety of species and colors
  • Includes extended finish warranties

 

Dustless Sanding & Refinishing

Restore your hardwood floors with our clean, efficient dustless sanding process. This method minimizes air-born dust, keeping your home cleaner and safer during refinishing. 

We offer two finish options: 

Water-Based Polyurethane

  • Dries quickly (walkable in socks within hours) 
  • Stays clear without yellowing
  • Low odor

Oil-Based Polyurethane 

  • Ages to a warm amber tone
  • Highly durable
  • Longer drying time and stronger odor