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Avatar for Clark's Hardwood Floors
Clark's Hardwood Floors
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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace+15 more

Serving San Mateo, 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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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Floor Pros
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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace+3 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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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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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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H2 Hardwood Floors INC
5.0(
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Wood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - Install or Completely Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I need to resurface the floor of my one bedroom rental unit. I hired David from H2 Hardwood Floors. He did a great job! The kitchen floor looks much better almost like new afterwards. David is also prompt, efficient, and clean. I highly recommend David from H2 Hardwood Floors."
New Hardwood Floors
Hardwood Refinish
New Stairway
New Stairway
New Hardwood

+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mongalo Designs Flooring
4.4(
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Wood Flooring - Repair or Partially ReplaceWood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Refinish - For Business+1 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mongalo Designs did a great job on my badly water damaged kitchen floor. Carlos came promptly after my call and had the estimate ready quickly. The crew came and worked all day, leaving me with a beautiful new-looking floor. I am very pleased."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Bamboo floors are fairly low-maintenance. You’ll need to sweep or vacuum them regularly to remove debris and rub off scuffs quickly to prevent permanent damage. Bamboo is vulnerable to moisture, so wipe up spills immediately to prevent permanent damage. When comparing bamboo flooring vs. hardwood, you’ll notice that the maintenance requirements are similar for both types of flooring.

Most DIYers can learn how to remove carpet although it’s time and labor-intensive. However, if you have glued-down carpet and are concerned about damaging the substrate below, it's best to call a professional carpet remover. Also, removing glue-down carpet is more work than dealing with wall-to-wall carpet because you have to get rid of all traces of the adhesive from your subfloor to prepare it for a new installation.

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

A laminate floor will lift if it hasn’t been installed with the proper expansion gaps around the room’s perimeter. Laminate flooring naturally expands and contracts when indoor temperatures fluctuate, and without adequate room for expansion, the planks can lift off the subfloor. To avoid this, ensure your flooring installer knows to leave the proper expansion gaps.

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