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Thinking about putting wood floors in some of the house. Is it better to get the wood myself at some place like Lumber Liquidators and then find someone to install it or go to a place that does both? Anyone that has used a place in the past that was pleased, please let me know who you used.

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We plan to put some oak hardwood floors in one or two rooms this summer. We'll buy it at some place like Floor Decor then have my son install it (he does that kind of stuff for a living).
 
Look online. There are many firms that specialize in drop shipping name brand wood flooring right to your house. I saved almost half vs local quotes for top quality flooring. Then install it yourself or hire an independent installer. The sales tax savings more than makes up for the freight.
 
I used floorshop.com and was completely satisfied. No issues whatsoever. I paid $5.62/sq ft for a Mannington commercial grade engineered flooring that locally was quoted at $10.50. I know a guy who owns a successful flooring retail store and he said that price was below his wholesale cost.
 
Ditto on Austin Hardwood Flooring. Working with them right now. They've done some things they really didn't have to do just because it was the right thing. Honest, easy to work with and quoted me the lowest prices out of 5 others.
 
Don't use home depot!! Their subcontractor is awful and workers aren't that reliable. I had my floors installed last year and made the mistake of having it done on May 5th (Cinco de Mayo). Not sure what I was thinking. Needless to say, the workers didn't show.
 
The last 2 times I've been to Austin Hardwood Flooring the sales guy has been a jerk. He's not the owner. Still, he acts very put out to answer questions. They're not getting my business.
 
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Dumb question but if the business title says "hardwood" does this mean they don't dabble in things like laminates, wood planks you click like laminates or things like Marmoleum?

Are there any places that know a good amount about various floor types beyond actual hardwood but not carpet? I have recently become somewhat interested in Marmoleum but am not sure if I want to put it in my bathroom or kitchen just yet. I want more info, price comparison and to actually see examples of things in person, not just pics on the internet.

Otherwise I am dropping 18x18 Porcelein tile in the kitchen and bath (when I expand it) and probably laminate in the main rooms and bedrooms.
 
Actually, I was thinking of Pergo type flooring but now you make me feel dirty for doing so. My reasoning is that I have a very active dog and it will take a lot of abuse. I don't expect it to be the floor I keep forever nor do I expect it to reach the warranty. It will see lots of abuse, floor wise.

So my thinking was get something that looks nice, is cheap yet easy to put down for now. Then the next time I do this, in a few years I then make it a step up.

I am liking what I am reading about Marmoleum and the versatility you get with colors, patterns and the durability and hypo-allergenic qualities of it. I have a small'ish or smaller house so the sq. footage of what is actually to be wood or wood in appearance is reduced by the good sized kitchen, soon to be expanded bathroom and maybe doing the bedroom in something different than the main rooms of the house. Don't know what I will do with the spare bedroom that serves as a storage area for tons of **** I don't really need and hope to get rid of in the next couple of weeks.
 
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call Tom Manion, 335-8310. He are putting in wood and tile ( kitchen and baths). They have many products to offer and he has been at this for a while.

He is a good guy that will treat you right. Will also come out to your house with anything you want to see.



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Don't feel dirty for wanting laminate, it's awesome. I am putting it down in the bedrooms and dining room in my house and everyone loves it. Once the dogs/toddlers are gone, replace with real wood if you feel like it.
 
I was told by some real estate agents that they consider laminates the same as carpet; meaning something that has to be replaced in the future. While ceramic tile and hardwood are considered semi-permanent.

The choice can affect resale value.
 
That makes sense, TexasEd. I would never think of showing my house, if I ever wanted to sell it, and make it a selling point. "This is a really big lot, views of skyscrapers downtown, plenty of driveway parking, etc...and inside, laminate floors!!!". I would hope to never be that lame.

If I were to sell it I would put something really nice. As the above poster said, that is my plan to replace it post dog and excess wear and tear. I am purposely getting a more matte finish on the laminate too. The shinier gloss would get shot to **** in short order by the dog. I figure the matte will help cover stuff up.
 
Loop: A thought..Do you have a slab foundation? If you do a scored and stained concrete finish might be good for the dog and your lifestyle. We have wood in our current house (in the kitchen as well...arrgh) and it has been shot to **** in the year we have lived here. I will need to refinish in a year or 2.

We have a slab and I am thinking seriously about stained concrete I may be wrong about this, but as styles change I should be able put wood back on the slab should I so desire.
 
LazyEngineer will be happy then that I have pier and beam.

A benefit of the laminate I am looking at is my options of underlayment. There is one that is hypo-allergenic and dust mite proof. It is also good R value insulation so it can help keep the floors warmer/cooler than just the wood that is down now.

Sanding and refurbing the wood on the floor is not an option as it is not the best quality of wood to begin with. Otherwise I would do it if it were something practical.

I do like stained concrete if it is done well and by professionals. I think it can look really sharp and is long lasting. There are Earth floors as well that would interest me were I not on pier and beam.
 
There is some of that going on. Mine is only ten years old. The original one burnt down. They even put in new concrete piers. That is when I bought it at a total steal. If it were not total luck and coincidence in how I found it and got it I could perp that I was a real estate tycoon. But I am not.
 
Stained concrete looks like crap if you don't do it during initial home construction. Take my word for it, I wasted money paying someone to do it and it looked like crap.

My cousin had his house done during the construction phase and it looks great because the contractors took car of the slab and did not have over spray from the painters and glue from the carpeting to scape off before they stained the concrete.
 
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