Walkthrough Before We Start
Brick-era rowhouses and old multi-family homes near the canals often hide uneven framing, so we check the subfloor, thresholds and stair landings before one board goes down.
Brick-era rowhouses and old multi-family homes near the canals often hide uneven framing, so we check the subfloor, thresholds and stair landings before one board goes down.
The people in your house are Brazil Floors employees, never subcontractors, and all of them are licensed, insured and NWFA certified.
On day one the crew measures each room and stacks cartons, trim and transitions near the door, which keeps the install moving without searching for pieces.
We stand behind our labor for one year, and the boards carry the maker warranty on top, so both the work and the wood are covered.

Boards running with the longest wall waste the least wood and stretch a narrow rowhouse parlor.

Short pieces set in a zigzag give a dining room the look of a century-old parquet.

Mitered at 45 degrees, each row closes into a neat V that reads well in an open plan.

Laid on the diagonal, planks lead the eye across the room and make a small kitchen seem wider.

Squares of oak with alternating grain bring back the parquet that once covered mill-town parlors.

Woven short strips framed by a dark border make a strong entry hall in an older Holyoke house.



Nailing solid boards down runs $2.25/Sq Ft for labor, fasteners and underlayment already in the number. Buying wood through us as a package brings it to $5.50/Sq Ft unfinished or $6.00/Sq Ft prefinished.
We inspect them first. If the boards are sound we work over them, and if they are soft or cupped we tear out at about $1.00/Sq Ft and lay fresh plywood.
Engineered hardwood, floated on padding with glued joints so nothing is nailed into the slab. Labor for that method is $2.00/Sq Ft.
Yes. Nail-and-glue is $2.50/Sq Ft plus the adhesive, a good option when you want a quieter, tighter floor.
Material ships from our Natick warehouse the next day after you order. Your crew start date is agreed at the estimate.
They can. A new hardwood tread is $60 with riser, nosing and stain, and sound stairs can be refinished for $50 per step.
Labor is due when the crew arrives, and material is due as the boxes are delivered. Sanding work is paid in two halves, one when it begins and one with the last coat.
Our labor carries a one-year warranty and the wood has its manufacturer warranty. You can also book the estimate online and take $250 off.