Milled from a single piece of timber and sandable for generations. The floor you buy once.
20+ brands. Free samples, always.
6 solid lines, 23 colours, every one of them 3/4 inch through. Click a colour to see the floor installed, not just the swatch.
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 · 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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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.
Solid hardwood is the gold standard of flooring — milled from a single piece of wood, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times over decades. We install all species including red and white oak, maple, walnut, hickory, cherry, and exotic woods.
At 2020 Flooring, we install solid hardwood flooring throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. Our experienced installers work with all major domestic and exotic species, ensuring your floors are acclimated, fitted, and finished to perfection.
Solid hardwood is one of the most durable flooring options available. Harder species like hickory and maple resist dents and scratches from daily wear, pet claws, and furniture. With proper care, solid hardwood floors last 75 to 100 years or more, far outlasting carpet, vinyl, and laminate.
The biggest advantage of solid hardwood is that it can be sanded and refinished multiple times. A 3/4-inch thick plank can typically be refinished 6 to 8 times over its life. This means you can change the stain color, switch from matte to glossy finish, or repair deep scratches without replacing the entire floor.
Real estate studies consistently show that homes with hardwood floors sell faster and for higher prices. Solid hardwood is considered a premium feature by homebuyers and appraisers alike. It is one of the few home improvements that can return more than its cost at resale.
Solid hardwood develops a rich patina over time that only enhances its beauty. The natural grain patterns, color variations, and character marks in real wood create a warmth and elegance that manufactured flooring cannot replicate. Every floor is truly unique.
From our blog
Hardwood Flooring 101: Choosing a Wood Species
Deep-dive into Janka hardness, grain patterns, colour, and which species suits each room — before you commit.
Solid hardwood is sold two ways, and the choice changes both what the finished floor looks like and how long you are out of the room. It is the one decision worth making before you fall in love with a colour.
The boards arrive sealed from the factory, cured harder than anything that can be applied on site, and usually carrying a long finish warranty. The floor is walkable the day the last board goes down, with no dust, no fumes, and no waiting. The trade-off is a micro-bevel at every board edge — a subtle line you will see across a large room — and you are choosing from the colours the manufacturer makes. Everything in the grid above is prefinished.
Unfinished boards are laid, then sanded flat and stained and sealed in place. The result is one continuous surface with no bevels at all, in any colour you can mix — which is why it is the choice when matching an existing floor or running new wood into old. It adds three to five days plus cure time, and the stain colour is settled on your actual boards rather than from a sample.
Solid hardwood is nailed or stapled down over a plywood or OSB subfloor, above grade. It does not go directly over concrete, and it does not go over radiant heat — that is what engineered hardwood is for. Every solid floor needs the subfloor flat within 3/16 inch over 10 feet and the wood acclimated in your house for at least three to five days, verified with meter readings.
The fastening schedule, subfloor prep, and full timeline live on our installation page.
How we install solid hardwoodSolid hardwood is available in strip widths (2-1/4 inch) and plank widths (3 inch to 5 inch and wider). Narrower strips create a classic, traditional look, while wider planks offer a more contemporary or rustic appearance depending on the species and finish selected.
Grading determines the amount of character in the wood. Select and Better grade features uniform color and minimal knots for a clean, formal look. Common grade includes more natural variation, knots, and mineral streaks that add rustic charm and character. Our team will help you choose the grade that matches your design vision and budget.
Whichever width and grade you pick, the floor is 3/4 inch of real wood, which is what lets it be sanded and refinished six to eight times over its life — a different colour each time, if you want one. Laid in a pattern instead of straight runs, the same boards become parquet.
Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of wood, typically 3/4" thick. Unlike engineered hardwood, it can be refinished many times over its 75–100 year lifespan. However, it's more sensitive to moisture and is not recommended for basements or over concrete.
Hickory (Janka 1820), white oak (Janka 1360), and maple (Janka 1450) are excellent for high-traffic areas. Red oak (Janka 1290) is the most popular overall. For maximum durability, consider Brazilian cherry (Janka 2350) or Santos mahogany.
Yes. The National Association of Realtors reports that hardwood floors can increase home value by 3–5%. In the competitive DMV real estate market, homes with hardwood floors sell faster and closer to asking price.
Solid hardwood is best for ground-level and above-grade installations over plywood subfloors. It should not be installed below grade (basements) or directly over concrete due to moisture concerns. For those applications, choose engineered hardwood.
Solid hardwood adds natural character just as fall shifts attention back indoors. Its longevity and refinishing potential make it a valuable investment for many DMV homes, including older properties with architectural detail. Careful acclimation and humidity planning help the new floor transition into heating season.
Choose rift or quarter-sawn boards for areas with heavy sunlight. These cuts show more consistent grain and resist cupping better than flat-sawn boards when exposed to temperature swings near windows.
Pre-finished solid hardwood is more durable out of the box thanks to factory-applied aluminum oxide finishes. Site-finished floors allow custom staining but require more curing time.
Starting at $7 per sq ft installed
Domestic species (oak, maple) start lower; exotics (Brazilian cherry, walnut) run higher. Wider planks and longer lengths cost more. Includes nail-down installation.
Pricing updated March 2026
Samples are free, always. We bring solid hardwood to your home so you can compare species, widths, and grades against your walls and daylight — the only place the decision is ever actually made.
2020 Flooring
5550-F Nicholson Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
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5.0on Google“We had a last minute major issue in the flooring we selected from another flooring installer on our kitchen renovation and addition. We had initially loved another flooring choice that we saw at 2020 Flooring. Unfortunately we found out it had been discontinued. Carol from 2020 Flooring went above and beyond to help us locate the amount of LVP flooring we needed by scouring the country. She found just the right amount and was able to get the order expedited so we could continue on the time schedule with our general contractor. Bobby from 2020 Flooring was great in helping us remedy an issue with the subfloor. We now have the exact flooring we wanted which has made our new kitchen and addition complete. Can't thank them enough!”
“As an architect, from the moment we walked into 2020 Flooring, upon seeing a standout recommendation on NextDoor, I was immediately impressed with Bobby and Carol's technical expertise, friendliness and professionalism. They asked the right questions, took their time to weigh flooring options for us without pressure and worked hard to meet our budget for new floors for our townhome. They committed to a date for installation and made it work. Their crew, led by Mariano, was highly competent, discrete, meticulous and worked long hours to complete the job in time. They stand by their work proudly and their warranty is better than anyone else's. Our new floors are fabulous and we wholeheartedly recommend 2020 Flooring!”
“I spent many hours trying to select a quality vinyl floor with the right color combination for my house and Carol at IDESIGN made the job easy with a great selection that I am very satisfied with. In general IDESIGN carries a good selection of quality floors but the added value of Carol's design expertise made the difference and I greatly benefited from her help. Thanks Carol😊”
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