Hardwood flooring is the perfect way to elevate the style and value of your Boulder home!
Known for its natural beauty and durability, hardwood can last for decades with proper care. In Colorado’s unique climate, engineered hardwood is an especially smart choice, offering both resilience and timeless appeal. If you’re ready to transform your home with hardwood flooring, visit McDonald Carpet One Floor & Home in Boulder, Colorado. As your trusted local hardwood flooring experts, we offer an extensive selection to suit every style and need.
Understanding the differences between solid and engineered hardwood is key to making the right decision for your home. Here’s an in-depth guide to both options when you decide which hardwood flooring is best for you:
Solid hardwood is the epitome of classic and timeless flooring. These thick planks are carved from premium hardwood, offering unmatched elegance and longevity.
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Colorado’s dry climate can challenge solid wood in moisture-prone areas. The lack of moisture in winter can cause planks to shrink and crack, and summers, while typically dry, can create slight fluctuations that impact their stability.
Engineered hardwood is designed to withstand environmental changes. It is ideal for regions like Colorado, where the winters are dry from constant heating, and summers lack significant humidity.
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High-quality engineered hardwood can often be refinished multiple times, reducing replacement costs and minimizing waste. Its efficient use of resources makes it a more sustainable choice for your Boulder space.
Discover the world of hardwood flooring, with options offering unique features. From beautiful grain patterns and rich colors to varying levels of durability and moisture resistance, choices like Hickory, Maple, Birch, White Oak, Cherry, Mahogany, Cork, and Bamboo remain popular.
Many hardwood flooring companies now offer rustic dark woods with weathered, hand-scraped textures. You can choose from different gloss levels, stain colors, and whether you want unfinished or prefinished wood. Trends like extra-wide planks inspired by farmhouse styles and multi-color wood floors are also gaining attention.
In Colorado, wide plank hardwood flooring is especially popular, adding a sophisticated and elegant feel to any space. Warmer tones also come back, bringing comfort and timeless charm to modern interiors.
Here are some benefits of having hardwood floors in the Front Range areas:
Hardwood floors naturally expand and contract with changes in moisture levels, making proper care essential for their longevity—especially in Colorado's fluctuating seasons. During the dry winter months, when furnaces run constantly, and humidity levels drop, it's crucial to maintain adequate moisture in the air. Working with knowledgeable installation professionals is equally important. They check moisture levels in both the wood and subfloor, ensure proper acclimation, and educate clients on the importance of maintaining balanced humidity to protect their floors.
Before planning your hardwood installation, it’s critical to choose carefully. While solid hardwood flooring is only recommended for dry, above-grade rooms, engineered wood can be installed in basements and light-moisture areas like kitchens and entryways.
Since wood is hypoallergenic, we recommend it for bedrooms, living rooms, and other areas where family members spend time. We also have waterproof hardwood flooring that is 100% moisture-protected and ideal for bathroom and kitchen spaces.
Trust us to make your hardwood flooring experience seamless, from selection to installation. Precision is key for hardwood installation, and we highly recommend professional installation for the best results. Here’s how we ensure top-quality results:
As your trusted local hardwood flooring experts, we carry top brands and are proud members of the Carpet One cooperative. Plus, with The Beautiful Guarantee*, if you don’t love your floors, we’ll replace them.
At McDonald Carpet One, the salesperson who answers your call will guide you through the entire process from start to finish, building trust and fostering repeat business. Plus, our installers, while subcontractors, mostly work exclusively with us, ensuring consistent, high-quality workmanship every time. Get the best of products, price, and customer service at our local Boulder flooring store! See what our customers are saying!
Contact us to learn more about our hardwood flooring products and services. We proudly serve Boulder, CO, the surrounding communities of Louisville, Broomfield, Niwot, Erie, Longmont, Lafayette, Nederland, Lyons, Eldorado Springs, Westminster, Brighton, Estes Park, Berthoud, Golden, Frederick, Northglenn, Superior, Thornton, CO, and the Front Range areas.
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