Solid and engineered wood in oak, maple, hickory and walnut, from strip to wide plank. Come see it in our North Bethesda showroom, or have it brought to your living room.
Solid and engineered lines we carry. Click a colour to see it installed, not just the swatch.
4 Colours · Cheverny
The widest plank we stock at 7.5". European white oak, wire brushed, on an engineered core that keeps a board this wide flat over slab.
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5 Colours · Natural
Also in 2.25", 3.25" · order-in widths
Solid white oak at a wide 5", low gloss, in five stains from bleached to saddle. A full 19mm that refinishes for decades.
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5 Colours · Natural
Also in 4.25" · order-in widths
A full 19mm of solid red oak at a traditional 3.25" width, matte-brushed so the grain reads as texture rather than shine.
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2 Colours · Mainsail
Plantation-grown teak in a smooth 5 inch engineered plank, with the most board-to-board colour movement of anything we stock.
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1 Colour · Natural Hard Maple
Also in 3", 5" · order-in widths
Pale, near-white hard maple in a 7 inch plank, with a 3mm veneer that can be refinished and manufacturer approval over radiant heat.
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4 Colours · Celestial
A wide 7 inch engineered maple plank with a smooth face, showing red maple’s fine, even grain in a contemporary format.
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2 Colours · Cappuccino
Also in 3", 4" · order-in widths
A smooth-faced 5 inch solid maple plank under Mullican’s Claritage® Extra Finish, in Cappuccino and Natural.
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6 Colours · Natural
Also in 3" · order-in widths
The narrowest plank we stock at 2.25", in six stains from natural through dark chocolate. Traditional strip oak, beveled edge and end.
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1 Colour · Autumn
Also in 5" · order-in widths
Hand-sculpted 4 inch solid maple in Autumn — vintage character, board by board, under a lifetime finish warranty.
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4 Colours · Espresso
Also in 4" (legacy), 5" · order-in widths
Narrow 3 inch solid hickory in an ultra low gloss finish. Rugged and traditional, with hickory’s pronounced grain at 1820 on the Janka scale.
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1 Colour · Olympia
Also in 3.25" · order-in widths
Rift and quarter sawn white oak in a herringbone block, smooth-faced and ultra-matte, with a 3.2mm wear layer and Lauzon’s Titanium and Pure Genius finishes.
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3 Colours · Granite
The hardest floor in the range at 1820 Janka, with hickory’s dramatic grain and a hand-sculpted surface that hides what busy rooms do to a floor.
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2 Colours · Drama
Also in 3.25" · order-in widths
Brushed North American oak in two grey-to-black tones, ultra-matte over a multiply core, with a 3.2mm wear layer and Lauzon’s Titanium and Pure Genius finishes.
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1 Colour · Bahia
Also in 3.25" · order-in widths
Brazilian cherry in its natural brown, semi-gloss over a multiply core, with a 3.2mm wear layer and Lauzon’s Titanium and Pure Genius finishes.
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1 Colour · Flora
Also in 3.25" · order-in widths
North American oak left in its natural tone, smooth-faced at a 10% ultra-matte sheen over a multiply core with a 3.2mm wear layer.
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1 Colour · Natural Brown
Also in 3.25" · order-in widths
Santos mahogany in its natural brown, smooth-faced at a 40% semi-gloss over a multiply core, with a 3.2mm wear layer and Lauzon’s Titanium and Pure Genius finishes.
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4 Colours · Sandy Hue
Wire-brushed ash in four grey-leaning tones, 6.5" wide on an engineered core. Open-grained like oak but cooler and paler.
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2 Colours · Colonial
Deep chocolate walnut in a 5" plank, hand sculpted. The warmest floor in the range, and the softest at 1010 Janka.
Ask about this productThis is a selection, not the whole floor
Our North Bethesda showroom carries hundreds more hardwood samples across a dozen major brands, and we can order well beyond what is on display. If you have a colour, width, or finish in mind that is not shown here, ask. There is very likely a sample waiting for you.
Widths, too: most of these lines are milled in more than one, and the width listed on a product is the one we stock and photograph. Where a line offers others they are named on the card, and we order them in. Tell us the width you want and we will price it.
Hardwood is the one floor that gets better with age rather than merely older, and it is the only one that adds to what a house sells for. We carry it in both constructions — solid milled from a single piece of timber, and engineered built over a cross-ply core — across oak, maple, hickory, walnut and cherry, from 2¼ inch strip to 7 inch wide plank.
Which one belongs in your house is mostly settled by the subfloor and the room, not by taste: anything over concrete, below grade, or over radiant heat wants engineered; anything above grade over plywood can take either. What is left after that — species, width, grade, sheen — is entirely yours, and it is why we would rather put samples in your hands than talk you through a catalogue.
Schedule a free in-home estimate. We bring samples to you so you can see how hardwood looks in your actual space and lighting.
Get a Free QuoteThree ways to have a real wood floor. Which one belongs in your house is mostly decided by the subfloor and the room, and only then by how you want it to look.
Multi-layer construction with a real hardwood veneer on top. Superior moisture resistance makes it ideal for basements, kitchens, concrete subfloors, and radiant heat systems.
Explore engineered hardwoodMilled from a single piece of timber, 3/4-inch thick. Can be sanded and refinished 6 to 8 times over its lifetime, making it a true multi-generational investment.
Explore solid hardwoodReal hardwood laid in geometric patterns — herringbone, chevron, basket-weave, and Versailles. A timeless statement floor in solid or engineered construction, expertly installed and finished.
Explore parquet flooringThree imported species with collections of their own, each with quick facts, Janka hardness, and how it behaves through a DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia year.
Every floor above is fitted by our own crews — no subcontractors, no handoff between the people who sold you the wood and the people who lay it. That covers hardwood floor installation in all three methods, dustless sanding and refinishing when the floor you have is worth saving, and matching stairs, railings and trim so the whole level reads as one job. Damaged boards, cupping, and water are hardwood repair.
In-depth resources to help you make informed decisions about your hardwood flooring project.
Six decisions, roughly in the order they matter. Get the first two right and the rest are a matter of taste.
Where the floor is going decides this, not what it costs. Over concrete, below grade, or over radiant heat, it is engineered. Above grade over plywood, either works — and solid gives you more refinishes across a longer life.
Oak is the default for good reason: it takes stain beautifully and its grain hides wear. Hickory is the hardest at 1820 Janka and the most dramatic. Maple runs fine and even for a calm, modern surface. Walnut is the softest and the richest.
Narrow strip reads traditional and busy, with more seams across the room. Five inches and up reads contemporary and calm. Wide plank in solid wood moves more with the seasons; in engineered it stays flat, which is why most wide floors are engineered.
Wire-brushed and hand-sculpted faces hide dust, scratches and footprints; smooth shows everything but reads cleaner. Low sheen, 7 to 15 percent, is both the current look and the most forgiving. High gloss shows every particle of dust by lunchtime.
How much the boards differ from each other, graded low to extremely high. High variation feels natural and forgives a replacement board later; low variation gives a uniform floor that shows one. Judge it from an installed photo, never a swatch.
Showroom lighting is not your lighting, and a six-inch swatch is not a floor. Samples are free and we will bring them to you — against your own walls, cabinets and daylight is the only place this decision is actually made.
Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of timber, usually 3/4 inch thick, and can be sanded and refinished six to eight times. Engineered hardwood is a real wood wear layer over a cross-ply core, which stays flat over concrete, below grade, and over radiant heat where solid wood would cup. Both are real wood; the subfloor usually decides which one you can use.
Oak is the most popular because it takes stain well and its grain hides wear. Hickory is the hardest at 1820 Janka and the most dramatic in grain. Maple runs fine and even for a calm, modern floor. Walnut is the softest and the richest in colour. In practice, look decides this more often than hardness does.
No. Samples are free, always, and we will bring them to your home so you can see each option against your own walls, cabinets, and daylight. Showroom lighting is not your lighting, and no photograph is a reliable guide to a wood floor.
Material and labour together typically run $6 to $15 per square foot installed in the Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia market. Species, grade, plank width, and subfloor condition move that figure more than brand does. Every quote is free and itemised, with old floor removal included rather than added later.
Narrow strip, around 2 1/4 inches, reads traditional and shows more seams. Five inches and wider reads contemporary and calmer. Wide plank in solid wood moves more with the seasons, which is why most very wide floors are engineered.
Prefinished boards arrive sealed, are walkable the day they go down, and carry a factory finish warranty, at the cost of a small bevel at each board edge. Site-finished floors are sanded and sealed in place for one continuous surface in any colour you can mix, and add three to five days plus cure time.
We offer both solid hardwood and engineered hardwood flooring in a wide range of species including oak, maple, hickory, walnut, and exotic woods. Our showroom in Rockville has over 200 samples to choose from.
Solid hardwood floors can last 75–100 years with proper care, and they can be refinished multiple times. Engineered hardwood typically lasts 20–50 years depending on the veneer thickness and can usually be refinished 1–3 times.
Absolutely. Hardwood flooring consistently ranks among the top home improvements for ROI. According to the National Association of Realtors, hardwood floors can increase home value by 3–5% and are a top feature sought by buyers in the DMV market.
Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit, use manufacturer-recommended cleaners, place felt pads under furniture, and maintain consistent humidity (35–55%). Avoid wet mopping and harsh chemicals. We provide a detailed care guide with every installation.
Cooler weather and lower indoor humidity can reveal gaps, squeaks, and worn finish on hardwood floors across the DMV. A fall inspection helps identify areas that need cleaning, repair, or added protection before holiday traffic and winter salt arrive. Use entry mats and maintain steady indoor humidity to reduce seasonal stress.
Always acclimate hardwood planks in your home for 3–5 days before installation. This prevents gaps and buckling caused by moisture changes after the floor is laid.
For homes with pets, consider harder species like hickory (Janka 1820) or Brazilian cherry (Janka 2350) instead of softer woods like pine. Harder woods resist scratches from claws much better.
Invest in a quality humidifier/dehumidifier system. Maintaining 35–55% humidity is the single most important factor for hardwood floor longevity in the DMV climate.
We bring hardwood samples directly to your home so you can see the colors, grains, and textures in your own lighting. No obligation, no pressure.
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