Hardwood flooring is one flooring style that will never go out of fashion. Its natural beauty and ageless appeal can match any décor layout. Hardwood is also long-lasting, durable, and hypoallergenic. Choose to make your hardwood floors the main attraction or have them blend in with the rest of the room – either way, beautiful floors make all the difference in your home. Brian-Holloway Carpet One Floor & Home in Dothan, Alabama, is the best place to buy hardwood near you. Our flooring team can help you find the right floor for your space, and we offer installation services. You can start browsing our hardwood flooring selection online now!

Are There Different Types of Hardwood Flooring

Wood floors can take on many appearances depending on the wood species used and how the planks are styled. Different wood species, such as hickory, oak, maple, and mahogany, have varying grain patterns, shades, and hardness levels. For instance, natural oak is one of the strongest hardwood floors and is one of our most popular floors aside from hickory. Aside from the different species of wood, there are two main types of hardwood flooring – solid and engineered. Both come in all the species and styles you love so you never have to worry about which to choose. You can also buy unfinished or prefinished hardwood, and choose from many different stains, textures, and shine levels. We also carry extra wide hardwood floors, options with beveled edges, and even multi-color wood floors.

Is Engineered Hardwood Better than Solid Hardwood?

The type of hardwood you choose whether that’s engineered or solid is dependent on your lifestyle, budget, and environment. Both types of hardwood flooring offer a gorgeous, durable floor that will last for years, but each has its pros and cons.

What’s the Difference Between Solid and Engineered Hardwood Flooring?

Many of our customers don’t realize engineered wood is real hardwood. Engineered planks are made from layers of composite wood with a real hardwood veneer at the surface. Solid hardwood is composed of one solid strip of wood with a finished surface. In most cases, solid hardwood comes in planks that are ¾’’ thick, but there are other options available for areas that see high foot traffic.

Why Solid Hardwood Flooring?

• Durable

• Allergy-friendly

• Natural

• Increase home value

• Can be refinished multiple times

• Expensive

• Cannot be installed below ground level

• Moisture prone

Why Engineered Hardwood Flooring?

• More stable

• Water-resistant

• Durable

• Can be installed below ground level

• Not always able to refinish

Does Humidity Affect Hardwood Flooring?

While you wouldn’t think floors could be affected by hot or cold temperatures, this can cause irreversible damage. With rising and falling temperatures across the seasons, comes varying levels of humidity, which can hit extremes making it feel bone dry or very moist – hello frizzy hair. Solid hardwood flooring is no exception and is the most prone to the damaging effects of humidity.

How Does Humidity Affect Hardwood Flooring?

• Expanding

• Contracting

• Warping

• Cracking

• Shrinkage

• Buckling

• Cupping

Engineered hardwood is more stable than solid wood because the layers are laid cross-directionally and pressed together. This causes the wood grains to run in opposite directions and counterbalances wood's tendency to expand or contract due to changes in moisture or weather. Engineered hardwood planks are ideal if you are concerned about humidity or want to install them in a busier room. Since solid wood is more susceptible to warping from moisture exposure, we often recommend engineered hardwood planks to our clients due to our humid climate here in Dothan, Alabama.

Where Do I Find Hardwood Flooring Installation Near Me?

Not only will you find an incredible selection of hardwood flooring when you shop with us, but we also offer incredible installation services. We recommend going with professionals to have your floors installed in your home simply to ensure you have the best experience possible. When you buy hardwood floors from us and have us install them, you’ll have floors that are backed both by our award-winning warranties and by The Beautiful Guarantee®.

How Is Hardwood Flooring Installed?

The most important first step when installing hardwood floors is to have a dry subfloor because hardwood naturally absorbs any moisture and can lead to damage. After your subfloor is prepped and your hardwood has been acclimated to your room, we begin the installation. There are a few different methods of installation depending on which hardwood product you choose. Engineered hardwood can be nailed or glued down, or you can choose a floating floor installation. For solid hardwood, you can choose from nail down or glue down. You can install solid hardwood floors in on and above-level rooms in your home like dens, living rooms, and bedrooms. Engineered wood is good for above, below, and on-ground areas like finished basements, hallways, and busier spaces.

Is There Quality Hardwood Flooring Near Me?

Brian-Holloway Carpet One Floor & Home is the place to go when you need hardwood flooring in Dothan, AL – and we’re not just saying that. Crafted with signature style and fine hardwood materials, our hardwood brands will bring beauty and value into your space. We offer premium hardwood brands, including Carpet One exclusive brands you’ll only find here. Carpet One is the largest flooring cooperative in the nation, of which we are a part. This allows us to stay locally owned and operated while also enjoying superior buying power with suppliers, so we can bring you low hardwood prices. We also offer hardwood installations and related services.

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