Hardwood Flooring Prices

Hardwood flooring prices really depend on several factors. First off, the hardwood flooring brands you are looking at, what typeof construction is the hardwood flooring and what wood species you are looking to buy. For example: are you looking to buy solid hardwood flooring or some type of engineered hardwood flooring? To help you narrow down your selection of hardwood styles you need to alsoknow what you are going over and will these floors be approved for your installation.

If you are comparing various solid hardwood flooring make sure you know how thick it is, what grade the wood is, the cut of the solid plank, the wood species, and if it is pre-finished or unfinished. Different hardwood flooring brands may be the same hardwood species, but cut from the tree differently which will effect the price per square foot. So be sure you are comparing apples to apples. To learn more see our solid hardwood flooring page.

These same types things also true for all engineered wood flooring as well. Engineered hardwood floooring are constructed from several plies laminated together. Also, the top ply may be thinner on one brand then another one, even though the color and hardwood specie on the top is the same. When comparing differentprefishing hardwood flooring brands be sure the finishes are equal as well. See our engineered hardwood flooring section for more information.

Warranties can be deceiving. Some give you 25 years or more, but it is only for the original buyer and there are many exclusions and are usually pro-rated. If you are going to install the floor tyourself, you need to realize that your labor time is not covered just the material from manufacturing defects. Also, be aware some hardwood flooring manufacturers are now saying that any floor purchased from an Internet web site (over the Internet or by phone) will void the warranty, even if the claim is legitimate. Be sure to check the manufacturer's web site for their Internet buying policy.

With all the changes in fuel prices we are seeing hardwood flooring prices rise. If you can find a hardwood flooring store with lots of hardwood flooring in stock you will probably save money on your purchase, versus the flooring store who has to special order your order. Just be sure you are comparing apples to apples and getting exactly what you wanted to purchase.