How to Buy Wood Flooring in San Francisco and the Bay Area: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Quick Answers
Start with your subfloor and rooms, then choose construction (solid or engineered), species, board width, pattern, grade and finish.
Order at least 10% more than your measured square footage as a cutting allowance, plus a little attic stock.
Lead time depends on the product. The exact lead time is calculated when you place your order.
San Francisco Wood Floors sells and delivers wood flooring to San Francisco and the Bay Area. Book a virtual consultation or request a quote to start.
Step 1: Measure Your Rooms
Measure the length and width of each room, multiply to get the square footage, and add the rooms together. Include closets and hallways that will get the same floor.
Step 2: Know Your Subfloor
Find out whether you are installing over concrete, plywood or old plank boards, and whether the room is on, above or below grade. This one detail rules some products in or out.
Step 3: Choose Solid Or Engineered
Engineered flooring is the flexible choice for concrete, radiant heat and changing humidity. Solid flooring suits dry plywood subfloors above grade. The full comparison is in Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Flooring for San Francisco Homes.
Step 4: Pick A Species And Board Width
White oak is the most requested species in the Bay Area, and wide planks are the most popular look. See Wide Plank White Oak Flooring in San Francisco: A Buyer's Guide and Wood Selection Process: 4 Questions to Ask.
Step 5: Decide On A Pattern
Straight planks, herringbone, chevron and parquet each change how a room feels. See Herringbone, Chevron and Parquet Floors for San Francisco Homes.
Step 6: Choose Grade, Color And Finish
Grade controls how many knots and color variations you see. Color and sheen set the mood. See Light vs. Dark Wood: Which Is Best for You? and High Gloss vs. Matte Finish.
Step 7: Get Samples And A Quote
Our Wood Floor Specialists provide samples and pricing to help you choose. Request a quote with the plank flooring quote form or the herringbone and pattern quote form, or book a virtual consultation.
Step 8: Order The Right Amount
Add at least 10% to your square footage as a cutting allowance, because installers resize boards and some waste can't be reused.
Add a small amount of attic stock for future repairs.
If your floor will be stained on site, order an extra gallon of the stain, since stain formulas and colors change over time.
Step 9: Plan Delivery And Acclimation
When you place an order, a Wood Floor Specialist schedules your delivery with you, and you get at least 24 hours' notice before it ships. Have a few people on hand to unload and space to store the wood. Learn more in How We Deliver and How San Francisco Fog and Humidity Affect Wood Floors.
Step 10: Line Up Your Installer
We focus on wood flooring sales and delivery to San Francisco and the Bay Area. For installation references in your area, email joe@hugginsflooring.com.
Ready To Choose Your Floor?
San Francisco Wood Floors sells and delivers wood flooring to homes and projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. To get started, book a virtual design consultation, request a quote with our plank flooring quote form or herringbone and pattern quote form, or call 908-232-6600. Current prices are listed at luxurywoodnyc.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Extra Wood Flooring Should I Order?
Order at least 10% more than your measured square footage as a cutting allowance, plus a small amount of attic stock for future repairs.
How Long Does Wood Flooring Delivery Take?
Lead time depends on the product. The exact lead time is calculated when your order is placed, and you get at least 24 hours' notice before your order ships.
Does San Francisco Wood Floors Install Floors?
We focus on wood flooring sales and delivery to San Francisco and the Bay Area. For installation references in your area, email joe@hugginsflooring.com.
Can I Get A Design Consultation?
Yes. We offer virtual consultations, where a Wood Floor Specialist walks through your project and answers your questions. Request one on our consult page.
Ready to order your floor? Call 908-232-6600, book a virtual design consultation or request a quote. We deliver throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
About the author: Joe Avila leads San Francisco Wood Floors, bringing 26 years of experience in wood flooring. He is an NWFA-certified wood flooring inspector, installer and sander, has taught accredited educational programs for AIA, ASID and IDCEC audiences for more than a decade, and has trained thousands of architects and design professionals in the proper specification of wood flooring. Questions about your floor? Call 908-232-6600 or visit luxurywoodnyc.com.
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