Our customers often want to know the exact processes we go through when we install or refinish their flooring.
Our Hardwood Flooring Estimate Process
To start, we meet at the location of the work to be done. If you already know what type of flooring you want, we get straight to measuring the work area. If you are unsure and would like to simply sit down and discuss your options, we're happy to help you better understand the process and the many different possibilities and choices you have with wood flooring.
The wood flooring itself is typically delivered to the job site approximately one week in advance of the agreed upon start date so the wood flooring can become acclimated to your area.
Upon inspection and approval by both the customer and a representative of J & J Wood Floors (usually Joe, the owner) payment for material will be collected.
Our Hardwood Flooring Installation Process:
On the morning of the start date, our crew will arrive with smiles on their faces and begin work. First, the work area will be sealed off with plastic, including any furniture you request. Next, any issues with the sub-floor will be addressed and all door casings will be cut to the exact height of the wood floor.
With the area properly prepared, now the actual installation can begin. A vapor barrier is first rolled out on the sub-floor. The vapor barrier is protection from humidity fluctuations that occur in the crawl space underneath the house or from your cement slab. Subsequently, the wood starts to go down in the predetermined direction of grain. When the installation is complete, if your floor is pre-finished (meaning it comes from the factory with the finish already applied and there is no sanding involved) it is detailed with filler putty and all required transition pieces are installed.
At this point, the wood floor area is ready for baseboard. We're happy install baseboards upon your request.
Sanding Your Hardwood Flooring
To begin, the stain color is discussed. If the customer has a color in mind we will make up a sample that best matches their color preference using our stain products. In the event that you are unsure what color they want, we will point them in the right direction with helpful tips and general rules of thumb that apply to interior color matching.
Once sanding begins, the customer and all other tradesmen on the job site should be prepared to vacate the wood floor area until the floor is sealed. We sand at a rate of about 300-400 square feet per day.(1000 sq.ft. = aprox. 3 days to sand and seal). Upon completing the sanding process, we'll seal the floor and it will need at least eight hours to dry.
Sealing Your Hardwood Flooring
During the sanding process all cracks, chips, and nail holes will be filled. After the sealer has dried, the floor will feel a little rough.This roughness will be buffed out when the final coats of finish are applied. After the sealer has dried, any additional work to be done in the wood floor area can be completed. For example, installation of baseboard, finish plumbing or electrical, touch up painting, etc. There are three coats of finish typically applied, in addition to the stain. The final two coats can be done any time after the sealer has been allowed to dry. By waiting until all work in the floor area is complete to apply the last coats of finish, damage to the final product is avoided.
On the day of the final coat, the floor will be lightly sanded with a buffing machine to abrade the surface of the sealer so the final coat will adhere and also to further smooth out the floor. The floor will again be detailed to fill all remaining voids that may still be present. After the floor has been vacuumed and cleaned, the first of two final coats of finish is applied. Either water based or oil based finish will be used (predetermined at the onset of the job).
If water based finish, the first coat will be dry in a few hours and the floor will be ready for the last coat. A few hours later, the floor will be ready for light traffic (in stocking feet).If an oil based finish is used, each coat requires 12-24 hours to dry. This usually means an extra day to complete the project. Further, if oil finish is used, the floor may not be walked on for at least 24 hours after the last coat.
So that’s a wood floor job in a nut shell. I hope this has been informative and we look forward to working with you.
Why Choose J & J Wood Floors For Your Flooring Services?
We know you have dozens of choices when it comes to hiring a flooring company. Here's what makes us different.
#1. We're a family owned and operated local company. We care about our community, we are passionate about wood flooring, and we care about our reputation for excellent workmanship, customer service, and reliability.
#2. We have a 5.0 star rating on Google showing that we consistently exceed our clients expectations.
#3. We are your local wood flooring experts. Whether you're looking for refinishing, restoration, or a new installation, you can count on the J & J Wood Floors team to provide you with excellent advice, and complete our projects to the highest of standards. You simply cannot beat our expertise!
#4. Our pricing is competitive and we always go the extra mile. Our pricing is very competitive and we always go the extra mile to ensure you are 110% happy with the flooring work we've completed for you. Our 20+ years in business is a testament to our commitment that we make to our clients.
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Highly recommended! After we made initial contact, Joe came out quickly to visit our home. We received a competitive estimate from him the next day and decided to hire him for the job. We handled the demolition of the existing carpet and tile flooring where necessary. The installation went smoothly--they were able to seamlessly lace in the new red oak with our existing red oak flooring. Joe & Scott were responsive to questions and feedback and got us exactly what we were looking for. If we do more wood flooring or need our floors refinished, we'll be calling them first!
Absolutely beautiful job renewing our hard wood floors! We were delighted to find they were white oak and Joe and his son were so amazing. Hard workers, polite and friendly…so thankful to have found them. They were fast and detailed. Don’t hesitate if you are looking. They are your guys.
J & J wood floors completed our entire first floor with beautiful wood floors. They were extremely kind, courteous, and punctual. The floors turned out even better than what we had imagined. I highly recommend them. Thank you J& J wood floors.
Great workmanship. Friendly and collaborative throughout the whole process. Flexible in working with you (we had to extend the floor in the kitchen and fit that into the schedule. Thorough. Set all the face nails. Sealed all spaces and nails. Got completely under all cupboards, fridge, and piano. And put 3 full Coates on the floors. A great experience with wonderful results. All this with no dust during the whole process! Finished ahead of schedule.
J&J Wood Floors refinished our hardwood floors. They are knowledgeable and professional. They have all the professional equipment and do the job right. We are pleased with how the floors turned out.
J & J did a great job with matching and tying in new wood with our classic old hardwood floors. Fair and easy to work with. Would definitely use again. Thanks
We have used J and J twice to do engineered hardwood flooring. They did our entire downstairs in 2015 and most recently in 2022 the upstairs. Both times went quickly and efficiently and the product looks great
Joe and his crew did a fantastic job installing some additional wood flooring and refinishing our old floors. Everything matched perfectly and they were neat and clean during the whole process. We have some more flooring to do and plan to have Joe do that work too. We would have no reservations recommending J&J flooring to anyone needing flooring work.
On time , kept the worksite tidy and very clean when they were done. Easy to work with and good communicator with questions I had a long the way. The floors look great!
Excellent work. Done quick with great prices. Would recommend to all
Hands down amazing work glad I went with them to do my wood floors I highly recommend
Super happy I chose this company to redo my floors. 10/10 would recommend anyone to use them . Professional in all aspects thanks again guys !
My wood floors are stunning! Joe and Scott did an amazing job of restoring my floors. They are professional and detail oriented! The process they use is very clean and I was happily surprised at how quick and efficient it was. I would highly recommend them, their customer service is top notch.
We had water damage to our oak flooring in the kitchen due to a poorly installed dish washer (another story). Joe and Scott refinished our flooring (approximately 500 square feet) and did an outstanding job. They arrived when they said would, were efficient and professional in every respect, and caused minimal disruption. When I handed Joe the check I said that "it was worth every penny". It was. Most importantly, however, is that my wife now says that she "can't help but smile every time she looks at the "new" flooring. Thanks Joe!
Amazing work restoring our old hard wood floors and installing new wood floors to replace carpet. Wonderful craftsmanship and reliable service. Highly recommended!! We’re very pleased with the results.
We hired J & J to refinish some existing oak floors and install new flooring to match, including a flight of stairs, at our condo in North Tahoe. Joe worked with us remotely (since this isn't our full time residence). We met Joe at the condo and reviewed the job parameters during the estimate phase; the bid was very competitive. Then we were able to do everything remotely via emails and phone calls. The finished product is beautiful and transformed our space. We really appreciate that we didn't have to run back-and-forth from the valley to the mountains to supervise Joe. He kept us updated with progress reports which helped immensely. We have high praise for Joe's craftsmanship and and business sense. His work is first rate and his professionalism spot on. We highly recommend J & J.
Great work, timely, friendly and great prices.
I cannot say enough about these guys my floors turned out amazing. Everyday I walk through the house and it puts a smile on my face thanks,./
J & J Wood Floors did an outstanding job on our wood floors! We have an existing wood floor that we needed to match and they did a great job finding the right product for our needs. Their service and attention to detail was on target. Joe and his son are experts at what they do. I highly recommend this company for all your flooring needs!
We priced out Aquarius Medallion flooring around Bay Area and found J&J to be the best deal even with our project 100 plus miles away from Auburn. We did a large 5000 sf ft home in the Whiskey Aquarius. Jeff and His son are top notch installers and first class people. On time and finished on schedule. I personally recommend them for any flooring project. Feel free to contact me for a referral. Our house turned out perfect and only have praise for J&J. I also think the Aquarius product is a steal and looks better than the much higher priced competition.