Hardwood selection

New Image Hardwood Flooring is experienced at installing all kinds of hardwood. Popular choices are maple, red or white oak, and Brazilian cherry. Unusual woods can be beautiful: Australian cypress, chinquapin, madrone and myrtlewood. Or strike a unique note with exotic woods such as bamboo and cork.

The total cost of installing a hardwood floor depends on your choice of wood and the condition of the surface to be covered. In most cases, a hardwood floor is no more expensive per square foot than fine carpeting or vinyl, and will last much, much longer

Specialty work

Wood floors are naturally good-looking, but inlays, headers, and other finely crafted details transform an attractive floor into one that's exquisite. Take a look at our photo gallery for examples and ideas.

Durable finishes

The standard finish used by New Image is Bonatech Traffic™, the most advanced and durable finish in the industry. It's formulated especially for heavy-traffic commercial and residential hardwood floors, and is available in satin or semi-gloss.

Other finishes are available, including oil-based urethanes. Some woods may also be custom-stained.

Hardwoodfloor locations

Hardwood flooring can usually be installed in any area of your home. There may be some exceptions; for instance, wood floors are usually not recommended for bathrooms and utility rooms.

The total cost of installing a real hardwood floor depends on your choice of wood and the condition of the surface to be covered. In most cases, a hardwood floor is no more expensive per square foot than fine carpeting or vinyl, and will last much, much longer.

The installation process

Installing a hardwood floor takes five to ten days. You may live in your home while the floor is being installed; the work needn't disrupt your life.

After the wood is installed, we sand it to a fine smoothness. New Image uses state-of-the-art vacuum equipment to keep your house as free of dust as possible.

Floors can be walked on within three to five hours after the final coat of finish has been applied. You can safely move your furniture back onto the floor 24 hours after the final coat. Throw rugs should remain off the floor for seven days while the floor cures.

No wax floors

Hardwood floors used to require regular waxing to keep their beauty, but a new generation of finishes make waxing obsolete. Most spills and general cleanup can now be taken care of with a damp mop. Absolutely no wet mopping!

Free cleaning kit

New Image customers (installations and large-area refinishing) receive a free kit of easy-to-use cleaning products formulated especially for no-wax finishes. To purchase extra kits, call or send us an e-mail and we'll deliver the kits to your home.