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Installation of oak hardwood in the livingroom

What is the best kind of hardwood flooring?

The best hardwood flooring can be selected by evaluating these key factors: The look and feel of the species and grain. The style of the plank’s width, color, texture, and finish. Solid wood or engineered wood. The durability of the wood. The characteristics of the installation location. All these factors are important and need to be balanced with budget considerations. How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring? The answer to that is at the end of this article.

At Saddleback Carpet & Flooring you can see many flooring products. One of our manufacturers is called AddFloor, they supply us with hardwood flooring that fits in with current trends and has innovative appeal. The examples you see here are engineered wood. That means that the wood is layered to make the product more durable, dimensionally staple, economical, and practical for various installation requirements. This article features real hardwood flooring. There are other products like laminate and luxury vinyl that are manufactured to look like wood. The products shown hear have a layer of real wood on top of a manufactured base.

Oak has many benefits

The La Havre Collection is featured in the top photo of this article. The collection is inspired by the French countryside.

Acacia wood has bold grain contrast 

The California Sunshine Collection features 3 species of handscraped wood, acacia, birch, and maple. The California Sunshine collection brings the west coast aestehtic to any space. Deep colors and a variety of engineered woods are plentiful.

Hickory is the most durable wood shown here

The Craftsman Collection is AddFloor’s toughest most durable floor. It can take anything life throws at it and still add a ruggedly beautiful look to your space.

Hickory hardwood flooring
AddFloor's Toughest most durable floor. It can take anything life throws at it and still add a ruggedly beautiful look to your space. Handscraped Hickory with 4mm wear layer. 7 1/2" width up to 7 foot lengths.

Wire brushed texture wood

The Glacier Collection will bring that below zero style to your spaces with chilly colors and high quality woods.

Natural Wonders the beauty of grain colors displayed

The Natural Wonders collection introduces the new REACTIVE STAINED technology. This new technique ensures the stain penetrates deeper and is more resistant to wear. It specifically uses the European Betula wood for its rich colors and beautiful patterns.

How much does hardwood cost to install?

This question is too important for simple answers. Hardwood flooring has a wide range of pricing. We work hard to keep our prices competitive. If you want a quick ballpark figure call us. Better yet, schedule an appointment for us to come out and measure your site for free. The visit includes a product consultation where we listen to your needs and provide options that meet your expectations. For instance, we know how to work with an existing product. In some cases we can match old products, or find ways to make a new product transition look good. We make sure that your questions are answered. You will know about product availability, which products are on special that might fit your needs and most importantly the price for the completed installation. You can begin the process by visiting our store or scheduling an appointment for a free consultation.

Flooring Installed Your Way!

Our expert staff will guide you through the process and you will be amazed at how quickly we install hardwood flooring!
Betula hardwood flooring
AddFloor's Glacier Collection will bring that below zero style to your spaces with chilly colors and high quality woods. Width 7 1/2" width up to 6 feet. 2mm wear layer of European Betula wood.
Acacia hardwood flooring
AddFloor's The California Sunshine collection brings the west coast aestehtic to any space. Deep colors and a variety of engineered woods are plentiful.
European Oak flooring
AddFloor's The La Havre collection hardwood flooring is inspired by the beautyful woods and colors of the French countryside. Rich colors that last a lifetime. 7 1/2" width, random lengths, 3mm wear layer, wirebrushed texture. 6 beautiful colors of Oak.

We Bring Samples

See our products in your home without obilgation to buy. We offer a free in-home measure and consultation. We are Orange County, California's local flooring store.

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