Hardwood Flooring

No other materials add warmth and value to your home like hardwood flooring. Wood enhances the décor of any room and provides timeless, classic beauty that becomes more valuable over time. In fact, in a national survey of real estate agents, 90% said that houses with wood floors sell faster and for higher prices than houses without hardwood flooring. That’s money in your pocket!

At San Jose Hardwood Floors, we want to make sure each and every customer makes an informed decision; a basic understanding of the types of hardwood flooring available will help you make the right choice for your home. Both solid and engineered wood floors are available in many different species. The best type of floor for your home depends on its ultimate location and the type of subfloor.

Regardless of width or length, all hardwood flooring that is one piece of wood from top to bottom is considered solid wood. With solid wood, you can choose species, stains and finishes to personalize your wood floors. This is an excellent choice in most areas of a home on the ground level or above. Find out more about this on our solid vs. engineered hardwood flooring page.

Engineered wood floors are made from layers of wood pressed together with grains running in different directions. Available in 3 and 5 ply, engineered flooring is perfect for areas of the home where solid wood might not be suitable, like basements, kitchens, powder rooms and utility rooms. Because the grains run in different directions, engineered wood floors are more dimensionally stable than solid wood. Find out more about this on our solid vs. engineered hardwood flooring page, too.