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Hardwood Flooring in Staten Island — Trusted Since 1988

Staten Island’s residential neighborhoods contain some of the most varied mix of homes in New York City. From the older Victorians and colonials in St. George and New Brighton to the postwar ranches and split-levels throughout Great Kills, Tottenville, and Eltingville, the homes here reflect decades of different construction styles and flooring materials. Many of them have original hardwood floors that have never been properly maintained, or that have been through enough renovations to leave the subfloor in unpredictable condition.

91Ô­´´ Flooring has been serving Staten Island homeowners since 1988. Our Sunset Park location puts us minutes from the 91Ô­´´ Bridge, which means we’re genuinely local to the borough and can respond quickly whether you need an estimate or an emergency repair. We’ve spent over 35 years working in Staten Island homes under the same ownership, and that history shows in how we approach every job.

Hardwood Flooring Services in Staten Island

The hardwood flooring needs of Staten Island homeowners vary as much as the homes themselves. Whether you’re dealing with floors that have spent decades without any attention, a water damage situation that needs immediate repair or a new installation in a recently renovated space, we have the experience and resources to handle it. Every job we take on comes with our guaranteed workmanship.

Hardwood Floor Installation

The subfloor conditions in Staten Island’s older residential homes vary considerably. Homes that have been through multiple renovations often have subfloors that have been patched, modified or left in poor condition by previous work. Homes with basements or crawl spaces are particularly susceptible to moisture-related subfloor damage that isn’t visible from above. We assess the subfloor thoroughly before any new floor goes down and address whatever we find to ensure the finished installation performs the way it should.

Our hardwood installation services include:

• Nail-down installations into plywood subfloors, which are standard in most single-family homes
• Glue-down installations over concrete, common in homes with slab foundations or finished basement spaces
• Floating floor installations over concrete, marble or other hard surfaces

We supply matching mouldings on every installation to complete the job from wall to wall.

Every installation we complete is backed by a one-year warranty on our workmanship and the manufacturer’s warranty on materials. When we sand and finish an unfinished floor on-site, it carries a separate seven-year guarantee.

Sanding and Refinishing

Many of the hardwood floors in Staten Island’s older homes have never been refinished, or were last refinished decades ago. In some cases, those floors are in better shape than they appear. Years of accumulated finish and surface grime can make a floor look far worse than the wood underneath actually is. Sanding removes all of that buildup and gives you a clear picture of what you’re working with before any new finish goes down.

Our sanding and refinishing services involve sanding the floor down to bare wood to remove all existing finish layers, applying a new stain color and adding a protective top coat. For floors that are in reasonable condition with only light surface wear, screening and recoating is a faster, less disruptive option that removes minor surface scratches and refreshes the existing finish in a single day.

We’ll assess your floors and tell you which approach makes sense. The seven-year guarantee we provide on sanded and refinished floors covers peeling, chipping, and cracking.

Hardwood Floor Repair

Our hardwood floor repair services address the types of damage most common in Staten Island’s residential homes, including:

• Boards that have cupped, buckled or separated due to moisture from basements or crawl spaces
• Sections damaged by heavy furniture, pet scratching or years of heavy foot traffic
• Gaps that have opened up as older floors have dried and contracted over time
• Squeaks caused by subfloor movement or loose fasteners beneath the boards

Our mechanics make sure all repairs match the surrounding floor. We can also source replacement materials for older floor profiles, rebuild decorative inlays and borders, and weave in new flooring where structural changes have been made to the home.

Repair work is backed by a one-year warranty. If you’re dealing with active water damage or another situation that can’t wait, call us and we’ll be ready to assist right away.

What to Expect When You Work with 91Ô­´´ Flooring

Our team will schedule a visit to see your floors in person. We take measurements, assess the condition of the wood and the subfloor beneath it, and talk through what you’re looking to accomplish. Smaller repairs can sometimes be quoted from photos, but for anything involving installation or full refinishing, seeing the floors in person produces a more accurate estimate and avoids unexpected complications once work begins.

You’ll receive a written scope of work and a firm estimate before anything is scheduled. Once the job is confirmed, we’ll explain:

• Which rooms and areas need to be cleared before we arrive
• How many days the job will take based on the scope of work
• What the dry time looks like between finish coats and when the floors will be ready for normal use

Before we pack up on the final day, we do a walkthrough with you. Anything that needs attention gets handled on the spot.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hardwood Flooring in Staten Island

Can hardwood floors in an older Staten Island home be refinished if they’ve never been maintained?
In many cases, yes. Floors that have never been refinished often have more wood thickness remaining than floors that have been sanded multiple times, which makes them good candidates for refinishing. We’ll assess the condition of the wood and the number of times it can safely be sanded before recommending a course of action.

How does moisture from a basement or crawl space affect hardwood floors?
Moisture rising from below is one of the most common causes of hardwood floor damage in Staten Island homes. It can cause boards to cup, buckle or separate over time. We assess subfloor moisture conditions before any installation and can advise on remediation steps to protect a new or refinished floor going forward.

What types of hardwood flooring work best in a Staten Island single-family home?
The right product depends on the subfloor type, the level of foot traffic and whether any areas of the home are exposed to moisture. Nail-down solid hardwood is the standard for homes with plywood subfloors, while engineered hardwood or glue-down installations are better suited to slab foundations or below-grade spaces. We’ll make a specific recommendation based on your home during the estimate visit.

How long does hardwood floor refinishing take in a Staten Island home?
Most refinishing jobs take between three and five days, depending on the square footage and the number of finish coats required. We’ll give you a specific timeline during the estimate so you can plan around the work.

Can you source replacement hardwood to match the original floors in an older home?
Often, yes. We have established supplier relationships that give us access to flooring materials that aren’t available through standard retail channels. If you need boards matched to an existing floor, we’ll assess the material during the estimate and tell you what we can source.

Is 91Ô­´´ Flooring licensed and insured for residential work on Staten Island?
Yes. 91Ô­´´ Flooring holds a Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC #1423261-DCA) issued by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and carries full insurance, both of which protect you as the homeowner throughout the job.