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Avatar for Five Star Floors Inc.
Five Star Floors Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and staff did a great job installing flooring and carpet. The crew was professional and neat. I would not hesitate to recommend Five Star Floors to family or friends."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HGO hardwood floors counters and paint
5.0(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My kitchen floor was in deplorable condition; David and his team turned it into a floor that looks brand new. He did an amazing job! Not only that, they set up so that not a single speck of wood dust escaped the work area - amazing. Their clean-up, too, was great with nothing for me to do, but return the things removed from the area refinished. This was one of the rare instances of a perfect job."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark's Hardwood Floors
4.9(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Warranties offered

"We suffered water damage to the hickory floor in our home after the storms of January & February 2023. We contacted Clark’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. for help. We were very happy with Clark’s through all phases of refinishing, from the initial estimate through job completion. Their estimate was significantly lower than a competitor’s bid, their office staff was delightful to deal with, and their refinishing crew was superb. Our refinishing crew was Jorge (lead) and Nidiro. Jorge let us know exactly what to expect and when, which helped us plan our own activities around the job. They used the “atomic dust-free system” to sand off the old finish. It really was dust free! They were thorough and meticulous in everything they did. And, although the old finish was removed completely along baseboards and in every nook and cranny, our baseboards were not even nicked! Every flaw in the floor was meticulously addressed. These guys were excellent craftsmen! Because we had had issues in front of the kitchen sink, at Larry Moreno’s suggestion the new finish was completed with Traffic Commercial Grade polyurethane. The result was stunning! Our hickory floor looks better than ever before! We are thrilled with the results! All our interactions with Clark’s have been excellent! We recommend them highly!"
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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mission City Flooring
4.9(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mitch was professional and courteous, on time and finished my project ahead of schedule. My floors exceeded all expectations. I wish that I had refinished my 75 year old floors sooner. Absolutely beautiful, thank you!!"
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Ruggiero/San Jose, CA.
Palanki Santa Clara, CA

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Barakatt Floor Covering
4.8(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Richard is a wood floor craftsman. He replaced the oak floor in our entryway, including a 17’ thick bullnose, repair to the raised subfloor, and fabrication of a custom oak step. He also refinished over 350 sq ft of original oak flooring in our living room and replaced some damaged oak flooring in the hallway. Everything turned out great with the refinished flooring blending in perfectly with existing floors."
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+21

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Floor Pros
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were punctual, and the floor refinishing went without a hitch. The floor now looks better than it did when it was first put in. The results were more than satisfactory. We were very happy about the whole experience. We are going to begin the floor replacement job soon. Will be glad to recommend them anytime."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Alameda Hardwood Floors
5.0(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesus Rodriquez & his team did an excellent job removing old flooring & installing new hardwood. They were thorough, patient, efficient, timely & tidy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing flooring!"
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San Mateo project.
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"Juan did a great job tiling my laundry room. He moved the washer & dryer, tore up the old flooring and tiled the floor. He showed he cared about his work, professional and good quality. I plan on hiring him again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

There are several types of flooring options available for you to choose from. Each option has its durability factor to consider, as well as maintenance components. Some flooring options for you to choose from include:

  • Hardwood 

  • Tile

  • Laminate

  • Linoleum

  • Carpeting

  • Stone

  • Cork

Carpet density refers to how closely together the fibers of a carpet are stitched into the carpet backing, with values ranging from 1,000 to 7,000. A carpet density value of 3,000 or higher is considered best for most homes, especially in high-traffic areas, such as a living room or dining room. If you’re comparing two carpets made of the same material, a higher carpet density can indicate better durability and longevity. However, carpet density is only one of many factors that can help you determine a carpet’s quality.

On average, installing carpet costs between $3 and $11 per square foot, depending on factors like the carpet material, style, and labor rates in your area. Sometimes, installers will include carpet removal in these costs, so if you don’t have any carpet to remove, you can save time and spend less money on labor.

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

Carpet stretching can be a worthwhile investment to increase the lifespan of your carpet and eliminate unsightly wrinkles, ridges, and ripples. For an older carpet that is in relatively good condition aside from some wrinkling or bubbling, restretching can make it look like new and extend its life by at least a couple of years. You should consider restretching when you notice looseness or other related issues.

However, it's important to note that stretching will not fix issues like stains, wear in the pile, or discoloration. Consider replacing the carpet instead if the repair cost is more than 50% of the price of a new one. Additionally, if your carpet is past its expected lifespan of five to 15 years, or if it has been stretched multiple times already, replacement is likely a better option.

The Los Altos, CA homeowners’ guide to flooring services

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