Wood Flooring Buyer's Guide
Table of
Contents
So you’re shopping for a new hardwood oor?
Deciding on the perfect hardwood oor for your home can be an intimidating task, because there are so many types, styles
and colors to choose from. Choice is great, but too much choice leaves you wondering where to start! Well, we’re here
to help. We have years of experience in hardwood ooring, and have prepared this manual to help guide you through the
process.
Starting in Spring 2014, Build.com began offering professional installation services for all hardwood ooring we sell. This
service is offered at additional cost, and is available in most markets.
-The Build.com Team
installations
How our installation process works:
1. Schedule your free measure and
estimate with a local, authorized,
independent ooring professional. Just
give us 3 days and times that work for
you, and we’ll conrm your appointment
within hours.
2. Complete your in-home consultation
which includes professional
measurements, a project shopping list and
a detailed installation estimate.
3. Purchase your product and accessories
from Build.com using the project shopping
list and set your installation date once
your order arrives.
4. Sit back and relax while your ooring
is professionally installed to manufacturer
and industry standards.
1. Installations
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2. Flooring Types
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3. Shade and Color
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4. Gloss, Sheen and Luster
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5. Surface Types
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6. Edge Types
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7. Installation Locations
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8. Installation Types
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9. Common Species
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