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John's Hardwood Floors
4.2(
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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceWood Flooring - RefinishWood Flooring - Repair or Partially Replace

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to John’s Hardwood Floors, where family values and professional craftsmanship create exceptional wood flooring solutions for residential and commercial spaces. As a family-owned and operated business, we are sincerely determined to provide personalized service and guarantee our work’s quality. As a growing family business, we continually seek opportunities to expand our horizons and serve more clients in our community and beyond. Focusing on building lasting relations and providing exceptional wood floor refinishing service, we aim to become the premier choice for wood flooring solutions, setting the industry’s standard for quality and professionalism.\n\nAt John's Hardwood Floors, we believe in doing business the way our forefathers did. Always over deliver on your promise and provide quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price. Call us today!

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Wood flooring
Wood flooring
Wood flooring

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
4.9(
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Repair

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not a single hesitation to get the job done efficiently, and professional even with countless trips up and down 3 flights of stairs, carrying multiple heavy pieces of furniture! He does whatever necessary to get the job done to your standards and I will absolutely be using this business for future occasions!!"
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paint
mulch
mulch
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Today - Scranton
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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceCarpet - Install+6 more

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"floors were done very professionally and fast considering only 2 workers came to do the job. I had a carpet order as well but for some reason that installation was scheduled with the floors, so i had to follow up and finally scheduled it. Normally they contact you with the date and time but now one did. So it was good that i called because they had me scheduled on a random weekday and no one would have been home."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

Carpet installation typically starts with removing the old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying underpadding for cushioning, and securing the new carpet with tack strips, making precise cuts to fit room dimensions.

When installing carpeting on your steps, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. That way, you can easily control the carpet and create a better seal. This approach prevents the carpet from bunching up or creating wrinkles as you work. You’ll have better leverage over it as gravity helps guide it down each step.

If your floor is still sticky after mopping, chances are you used too much or too little of the cleaning solution. Using too little won’t get all of the grime off, but using too much can leave its own residue. Refer to the cleaning solution’s instructions and dilute it as directed.

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