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Hardwood flooring in Aurora, CO
From 1970s ranch homes near Meadow Hills to newer two-stories in Tallyn's Reach, hardwood in Aurora asks for a plan that respects dry air and strong sun, and our family-owned team brings the samples to your door to build it.
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Wood that suits the east side of the metro
Aurora sits well above a mile high, and winter heating can pull indoor humidity under 20 percent. Boards respond by shrinking and opening hairline gaps, then swelling again when spring moisture returns. That is normal behavior for wood in Colorado, and a good plan keeps it small instead of pretending it will not happen.
We choose species, plank width, and construction with that cycle in mind. Narrower and quartersawn boards move less, and engineered hardwood is far more stable over the concrete slabs in many basements and newer homes. During your visit we explain these tradeoffs plainly so you pick the floor with your eyes open.
Solid or engineered for your Aurora home
Solid hardwood is a lovely choice over a wood subfloor on the main level, and it can be sanded and refinished many times over its life. Engineered hardwood has a real wood top layer on a stable plywood core, which is why it handles slabs, radiant heat, and wider planks more calmly.
Many Aurora homeowners end up with both: solid wood upstairs or on the main floor, engineered below grade. You can browse the details on our engineered hardwood and real solid hardwood pages, then compare real boards under your own windows when we visit.
Refinishing floors you already own
A lot of older Aurora homes have solid oak under worn finish or tired carpet. If the boards have enough thickness left, a full sand and refinish can make them look new for a fraction of the price of replacement. We fill and repair damaged spots, match stain to your preference, and finish with a durable coat suited to a busy household.
Sometimes a floor is too thin or too damaged to sand safely, and we will tell you so instead of selling you a job that will not last. Learn more about the process on our hardwood refinishing page, or ask about it at your free estimate.
What hardwood costs in Aurora
Installed engineered hardwood typically runs about $9 to $16 per square foot, and solid hardwood often lands around $10 to $18 depending on species, width, and finish. Refinishing an existing floor usually costs far less per square foot than new wood, commonly in the $4 to $8 range. Stairs, patterns like herringbone, and heavy subfloor repair can move the number up.
These are honest ranges, not promises. Your free in-home measure gives the exact number, itemized so you can see what goes toward materials, removal, prep, and installation, and you can ask how the price changes if you adjust the plan.
How the project unfolds
It starts with our mobile design showroom visiting your home. We lay samples against your cabinets and walls, measure the rooms, and give you a no-obligation quote before we leave. When you say yes, we schedule removal and prep, and we move the furniture so you do not have to.
On install days the crew acclimates the wood, prepares the subfloor, lays and trims the floor, then cleans up thoroughly. Within ten days after the job we return to make sure everything is performing as it should. You can see how this goes for neighbors on our reviews page.
Why Aurora families choose Floor Crafters
We have been a family-owned flooring company since 1988, and that shows in the way we explain things and stand behind the work. Our mobile showroom saves you drives across the metro, and the quote comes from someone who has stood in your living room and seen how light falls across the floor.
Our work comes with the Floor Crafters guarantee, and our customers rate us 4.6 stars across 83 Google reviews. If you are comparing options, we are happy to be one of them and to answer the hard questions.
Caring for wood in Colorado air
Run a humidifier in winter if you can, aiming for a steady level somewhere in the 30 to 45 percent range, and keep the floor away from long exposure to direct sun with rugs or window film. Sweep or vacuum with a soft head, wipe spills promptly, and use felt pads under furniture legs.
Skip steam mops and soaking-wet cleaning, which push moisture into seams. Small seasonal gaps in winter are normal and often close in spring. If something looks wrong, call us and we will take a look.
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Learn moreHardwood questions in Aurora, CO
Some seasonal movement is normal. Engineered planks, narrower boards, and a humidifier all keep it minimal, and we help you choose a plan that fits how your home behaves.
Engineered hardwood can work over a properly tested and prepared concrete slab, but solid wood should not go below grade. For basements that see moisture, we often suggest luxury vinyl plank as the more forgiving option.
Yes. We sand, repair, stain, and finish existing hardwood, and we will say honestly whether your floor has enough life left to refinish.
Most single-level installs take a few days once materials are on site, while a whole home takes longer. Your quote includes a schedule so you know what to plan for.
Yes, and that is the whole idea behind our mobile design showroom. We bring boards to your home so you can judge color and sheen in your own light.
How new floors happen with us
The Floor Crafters Experience™
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Choose a time that fits your week and we bring the showroom to your door.
Choose and get a quote
We measure, help you pick in your own light, and give a no-obligation quote on the spot.
Full-service installation
We move furniture, remove the old floor, prep, install, trim, and clean up.
Ten-day check-in
Within ten days of installation we return to make sure your floor is performing well.
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