Hardwood Floor

Hardwood floor refers to solid or engineered wood planks installed as a durable, timeless flooring surface. Whether you're refinishing worn boards, repairing water damage, or installing new flooring throughout your home, hardwood brings warmth and lasting value to any space. From species selection to proper maintenance, Angi connects you with local pros and helpful guides to keep your floors looking their best.

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Common Hardwood Floor Service Questions

It takes up to 10 days for wood to actually start to rot in water. However, water damage usually begins within the first 24 hours of constant water exposure. After a day or two, the exposed wood will become saturated. Even if you remove the standing water, it will still take much longer for the furniture to dry fully. Until then, the water is damaging your wood.

Yes, you can fix hardwood floor gouges. Apply wood filler to shallow gaps, smooth it, sand it, and match the stain. For deeper gouges, layer the filler. However, remember that you may need to repeat this process annually. Wood expands and shrinks throughout the year, loosening the wood filler.

Several kinds of wood can be used for wood flooring, not all being hardwood, ranging in price per square foot. You should choose the best type of wood for your flooring based on desired color, cost, durability, feel, and texture.

Check out the cost of common wood types per square foot:

  • Maple: $7–$11

  • Pine: $5–$10

  • Bamboo: $5–$11

  • White ash: $9–$13 

  • Hickory: $6–$13 

  • Red oak: $8–$13 

  • White oak: $8–$15 

  • Brazilian walnut: $11–$20 

Yes, it is possible to replace just one plank in a hardwood floor. You may feel relieved to hear this, since hardwood floor costs are higher compared to other flooring types. You might have to do this if you have deep scratches on one board from moving furniture, or if you dropped something heavy and it left an unsightly dent. Other times, you may have cracked boards or buckling issues due to poor installation or moisture issues.

It’s possible to tackle the job of staining hardwood floors yourself, and this route may also save you some money. However, you should only DIY this project if you have the experience and confidence to do it right. If you’re refinishing, for example, you’ll want the results of your sanding to be pristine, especially since the stain will accentuate any flaws from sanding. If you’re unsure whether your work will be up to par, enlist the help of a local wood floor installer to ensure a gorgeous, flawless result.