Walkthrough Before We Start
Sea air moves wood, so the lead installer measures moisture, checks the subfloor over the crawl space and notes any sag near doorways before a plank is unboxed.
Sea air moves wood, so the lead installer measures moisture, checks the subfloor over the crawl space and notes any sag near doorways before a plank is unboxed.
Everyone on your floor is a Brazil Floors employee. They are licensed and insured, hold NWFA certification, and we never send a subcontractor.
On install morning we measure once more. Trim, reducers and cartons are staged inside the entry, which lets the nailer stay in a steady rhythm.
Our labor is warrantied for a year. The wood arrives with its own warranty from the mill, so both the work and the boards have backup.

Boards that follow the long wall go in fastest with the least waste, and they stretch a narrow cottage room.

Short pieces turned at right angles make a zigzag. It is a nice fit for a dining nook in an old Cape.

Mitered rows meet in a V, flattering the open plans of the newer homes along the bluffs.

Diagonal planks lead the eye across a tiny room, helping a guest bedroom feel wider.

Oak squares with alternating grain create a parquet look for a sunporch with a view of the bay.

Woven oak with a dark border gives an old Cape house a period look.



Nail-down labor is $2.25/Sq Ft, and the nails and underlayment are part of that. With our wood added, the totals are $5.50/Sq Ft unfinished or $6.00/Sq Ft prefinished.
Yes, if the moisture and the subfloor are checked first. Sand and salt are easier on sealed oak, and mats at the door do most of the work.
Engineered hardwood floated over underlayment. No nails go into the slab, and the labor is $2.00/Sq Ft.
We can. Labor is $2.00/Sq Ft for vinyl plank and $1.99/Sq Ft for laminate, and both handle damp summers well.
It is delivered from our Natick warehouse. Your estimator will go over the route and the timing with you at the free visit.
Yes. A new oak tread is $60 including riser, nosing and stain, and sanding a sound step is $50.
Labor is paid as the crew arrives and material as the boxes are delivered. Sanding is split, with half at the start and half at the final coat.
A year on our labor, plus the mill's warranty on the planks. Each installer is a licensed, insured employee with NWFA certification.