When Pam Harper decided to replace her carpet in her Signal Mountain home with #1 common red oak she got more than just new hardwood floors.  What she got was a living space that had been totally transformed.

Pam’s carpet, while still in good shape, was beginning to look dated so she decided to replace the carpet with a hardwood surface that would be easy to maintain and keep clean.  She also wanted to get back to the original style flooring of the home which is a 1930’s style bungalow.  To achieve this we use 2 1/4” wide oak flooring to match the original flooring which still remains in the front portion of the home.

The process of replacing the flooring starts with removing the old carpet and tack strips which secure the carpet around the perimeter of the room.  Next the subfloor is checked for areas that may need repair.  Once the subfloor has been inspected a layer of felt paper is laid down to help smooth out the floor.  The felt also provides a moisture barrier form any unconditioned spaces below.

The new oak flooring is laid perpendicular to the floor joists and the random length boards are staggered so the joints are no aligned. Once the flooring is laid it is sanded, stained and coated with 3 coats of polyurethane sealant.  This provides a finish that is both beautiful and durable.

Hardwood flooring provides timeless style at an affordable cost.   This grade of oak costs around $4.80 per square foot installed, not included prep work, and will provide more than a lifetime of enjoyment. Contact an artisan today regarding your new flooring project!