Welcome to Highland Hardwood's Flooring Page

The retail staff here at Highland is here to help you with all your hardwood and flooring needs. If you don't see what you're looking for here on our site, please contact us. We'll be happy to assist you!

For an up-close look at some of the beautiful flooring available, click here for a slideshow. (you must have popups enabled to view)

Included is a variety of information regarding different types of flooring and grading definitions as well as periodic flooring specials (see links at left).

Other information regarding wood hardness and relative stability is available as well as a calculator to determine the amount of square footage you may need. Links are also provided for websites of different flooring manufacturers that we offer.

Feel free to pay our new showroom a visit and we will be happy to help you find what you are looking for.

Need help determing what the best type of flooring is for you?

Generally speaking WHERE one is installing hardwood flooring will determine what type of flooring is used and how it should be installed:

APPLICATION:
First or Second Floor Installation, Plywood Sub-floor

BEST TYPE OF FLOORING:
ANY type of flooring may be installed on these levels and over this sub-floor.

INSTALLATION:

• Solid hardwood flooring, pre-finished or unfinished, will be stapled or nailed down. Pre-finished is complete as soon as it is installed while unfinished requires that the floor be sanded and finished on sight.

• Engineered flooring may also be installed by stapling or nailing but in some cases it can be floated (glued on the tongue and groove or click locked while installing over an approved underlayment).

• Laminate flooring may also be floated over an approved underlayment.

APPLICATION:
First Floor Installation Over Concrete

BEST TYPE OF FLOORING:
Engineered or laminate flooring should be considered when installing in this situation.

INSTALLATION:
Installations will vary with different manufacturers when dealing with Engineered flooring, sometimes floated, sometimes glued down.

• Laminate flooring will always be floated using an underlayment that includes a moisture barrier.

• Engineered flooring or laminate flooring can be installed over radiant heat in concrete but manufacturers will vary in recommending what type of wood to use and proper installation.

APPLICATION:
Below Grade/Basement Installation

BEST TYPE OF FLOORING:
Engineered or laminate flooring should be considered in this case as well. Laminate is preferred because basements have a tendency to hold more humidity.

INSTALLATION:
Some caution should be used when installing engineered hardwood in a basement because excess moisture can cause cupping and de-lamination over time. Use of a dehumidifier may be considered to keep the humidity as regulated as possible.

If you do not see a type of flooring or a specific manufacturer that you are looking for, or have any questions about the best type of flooring to use for your project, we would be happy to help you find what you need.

Please contact us for assistance.