Expert Hardwood Flooring and Installation in Joliet

Premium hardwood flooring gives a home warmth like no other flooring type, and they make a space feel more expensive. So, homeowners are looking to Royal Flooring for ‘the best hardwood floor installers near me’ in Joliet.

The selection, expertise, and quality of services we offer help you secure the most value for investing in new hardwood flooring.

The Housing Market in Joliet

Joliet homeowners are already poised to make gains on their homes in the current housing market. Buyer competition and home prices have been skyrocketing since 2020, but they’re gradually losing momentum. 

In November 2021, Joliet homes cost 16% more than a year prior, with more than 45% of houses selling for more than they were listed for. Homeowners are also enjoying rapid sales since Joliet homes are often spending just ten days on the housing market.

One of the best ways for Joliet homeowners to increase the figure they make on their homes is by getting hardwood flooring installation from Royal Flooring. Hardwood floors encourage buyers to pay more. Even realtors confirm that homes with hardwood floors sell fast and for up to 10% more.

Best Hardwood Flooring Types

Depending on what kind of budget and subfloor you’re working with, you have up to three options for hardwood flooring installation:

1. Floating- Floating wood floors are a type of engineered wood plank with very durable compressed wood layers. The installation process is very fast and simple, so floating wood is the most affordable type.
2. Nail-Down- Solid, nail-down wood floors are what usually come to mind first when people think about wood flooring. Price-wise, they typically fall between floating and glue-down. 
3. Glue-Down- The engineered planks fix directly to the subfloor with a strong adhesive, so they are stable even in a sloped room and under heavy objects. But since the installation is a little more involved, glue-down wood floors can be a pricier option.

Premium Hardwood Installation in Joliet

Here are summaries of the hardwood flooring types’ installation processes:

1. Floating- The floating planks don’t attach directly to the subfloor, so they are compatible with any subfloor type, even lightweight concrete or gypsum. To keep the floor intact and in place, floating wood floor planks have special edges that lock together.

Since they don’t fix to the subfloor, floating wood floors move up and down slightly underfoot. This results in hollow-sounding footsteps and a softer feel when walking and standing. There are different noise and moisture control underlayments for floating wood floors.

2. Nail-Down- Because the solid wood boards nail down to the subfloor, it has to be plywood. With a concrete subfloor, you’d have to install plywood on top in order to get nail-down wood floors, which increases costs.

During installation, the planks are arranged, measured, and cut along the walls. The first rows are placed down against the wall with spacers in between and nailed down by hand. As the installers work away from the wall, there is enough room to use the nailer machine. When the floor is covered, the installers replace any baseboards and molding.

3. Glue-Down- Glued-down wood floors need a concrete or plywood subfloor as a base. Once the subfloor is level, smooth, and clean, the installation professionals plan and place the planks before spreading adhesive onto the subfloor in sections. Then they snap the planks’ edges together and glue them down.

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Joliet

As Joliet’s hardwood flooring professionals, Royal Flooring can also help you revive your existing hardwood floors. 

Even with the most careful hardwood floor maintenance, the wood will eventually fade and show scratches over time. Luckily, most hardwood floors can go through four to six sanding and refinishing processes before they need replacing. 

Royal Flooring hardwood restorations use special, dustless sanding equipment that reverses years of damage before applying a fresh, new stain. Refinishing with us will make the floors you already love last and look new.

Hardwood Flooring Styles that We Offer

We source our quality hardwood flooring products from trusted brands, including Armstrong, Shaw, Bruce, Mohawk, and Bella Cera. Compare the natural beauty of wood species like Walnut, Pine, Birch Oak, Maple, American Cherry, Hickory, and Kupay.

Choose whatever stain color and texture complements your unique home decor. We offer a satin-smooth classic finish, heavily scraped, wire-brushed, or reclaimed/distressed look.

Why Choose Us for Hardwood Flooring and Installation in Joliet

Out of all the Joliet hardwood flooring professionals, the reason you should go with Royal Flooring for the best hardwood flooring is our Royal Promise:

• Our Quality Assurance commitment means we do whatever it takes to schedule, reschedule, and show up to appointments with your convenience in mind. We call twice in the 48 hours before your installation appointment to confirm.
• At your Free In-Home Appointment, we help you review the best choices, make a cost estimate, and give you a chance to apply for financing.
• The Royal Flooring Low Price Guarantee is how you know you got the best possible rate. Within 30 days of purchase, if you find a better price somewhere, we refund the difference and give you another 10% on top.
• With our Lifetime Installation Warranty, you can trust that we will return to repair any typical wear and tear problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I care for my hardwood floors?

Proper hardwood floor maintenance is vital to keep them in good condition. Use a broom with soft bristles to sweep and dust with microfiber. Be very careful about moisture, clean up messes right away, and only use cleaning products approved for hardwood. Additionally, use curtains and blinds to limit sun exposure, and trim pets’ nails to minimize scratches. Use caution when moving heavy objects.

What is prefinished hardwood flooring?

Sometimes hardwood boards are unfinished until the installers put them in, which takes longer since the finish is an additional step. But prefinished hardwood flooring is one less step and can be done in just one day.

Who installs hardwood flooring near me in Joliet?

The most trustworthy and affordable Joliet flooring installers are Royal Flooring.

What is the cost of installing hardwood flooring in my home?

Hardwood installation costs depend on many variables. The type of product you choose (engineered/solid, prefinished/unfinished), the size of the space, and the amount of material all determine the total cost. 

We can review these variables, help you compare options, and go over financing at your free in-home appointment.

Do you install other types of flooring?

Royal Flooring is the best source for Joliet flooring because we also provide carpet, luxury vinyl, and laminate flooring installation.

Why is it important to have a professional install or refinish your hardwood flooring?

You may want to reconsider DYing hardwood floors. The installation process is not always straightforward, and the cost of materials makes it a little risky to try and tackle it without the experience and know-how. 

That’s why Royal Flooring employs only trustworthy hardwood flooring professionals with many years of experience. So our customers can trust the installers we send out will do the job right the first time and treat you, your home, and your project with care and respect.