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Wood and Laminate Flooring Florida

Everyone loves natural wood flooring, which not only look beautiful, but is a great flooring option that increases the value of your home. Another great option for those looking for a more cost-friendly option, laminate flooring can be a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-install alternative to traditional wood.

Local Companies

A A & J Floor Waxing & Porter Service
(305) 545-8500
744 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL

GOLD COAST HARDWOOD FLOORING
(561)683-5101
12745 87th street North
WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Americarpet
(305) 945-2973
364 NE 167th St
Miami, FL

Florida Hardwood Flooring
(813) 531-9179
12319 N. Oakleaf Ave.
Tampa, FL

Gold Coast Hardwood Flooring
(561)683-5101
12745 87th Street North
West Palm Beach, FL

AB Floors LLC
445-0415
6346 Lantana Rd.
Lake Worth, FL

The Floor Store
(727) 781-9400
31555 U.S. Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL

Nationwide Floor & Windows
(727) 785-4400
3466 Woodridge Parkway
Clearwater, FL

Ability Wood Flooring
(407) 422-0169
2941 Staten Ave
Orlando, FL

Written by Jean Nayar

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Filipacchi Publishing

Everyone loves natural wood floors, which not only look beautiful, but also increase the value of your home. Hardwood floors come in virtually any kind of wood imaginable, from classic North American species such as oak, cherry and walnut to exotic woods such as fruitwood, merbau and teak. Environmentally conscious options include flooring made from trees grown in sustainable forests; reclaimed flooring, which displays imperfections that add a unique patina; and bamboo, which is actually a grass, but is very durable. If you want to install new wood floors, be sure to choose a wood that meshes with the style of your home or the style you aim to create.

Materials and Pricing

Wood floors come in a wide range of widths, stains and finishes. Planks can either be solid wood in various thicknesses or they can be engineered planks that feature a thinner layer of natural hardwood affixed to an engineered substrate, which can be applied directly over a concrete floor. Solid wood floors must be applied over a plywood subfloor. If you want to install new wood floors in your home, contact a professional to help you choose the best floor for your setting. Since wood floors can put a sizable dent in your wallet, get quotes and referrals from several installers before proceeding. The starting price for wood floors is about $3.50 per square foot, and installation and removal of existing floors can triple or quadruple the cost of flooring. ...

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(305) 545-8500
744 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL

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