Badges & Certifications
Trained, Certified and Recognized
Every badge below is earned through training or customer reviews. They show the skill behind each floor we install, refinish and repair across Montgomery and Baltimore County.
Professional Recognition
NWFA Certified Professional Installer
Recognized by the National Wood Flooring Association for industry knowledge and expertise in installing hardwood floors, with a commitment to ongoing education to maintain the credential.
Angi Super Service Award 2024
Awarded by Angi for outstanding service and customer satisfaction in 2024.
HomeAdvisor Top Rated
A HomeAdvisor top-rated pro, based on customer reviews.
HomeAdvisor Elite Service
HomeAdvisor recognition for consistently high service ratings.
HomeAdvisor Best of 2021
Named a Best of HomeAdvisor pro for 2021.
HomeAdvisor Screened & Approved
Background-screened and approved by HomeAdvisor.
1 Year HomeAdvisor Screened & Approved
A full year as a screened and approved HomeAdvisor pro.
NWFA University Installation Badges
Skill badges from the National Wood Flooring Association's training program.
Evaluating the Jobsite
Demonstrated the ability to thoroughly evaluate the jobsite prior to installation. Properly assessing jobsite conditions is one of the most important elements of a successful wood floor installation.
Glue Down
Proficiency in the glue-down installation process, a common method used to install many types of wood floors over many different types of subflooring.
Float
Proficiency in the floating installation process, a common method for installing many types of engineered wood floors in a variety of situations.
Nail Down
Proficiency in the nail-down installation process, a common method that lets installers successfully install many types of wood floors and meet customer expectations.
Patterned Floor Layout
Proficiency in laying out and installing patterned wood floors, including herringbone and other types of parquet. Patterned flooring is a beautiful, historical option for any commercial or residential space.
Wood Moisture Testing
Understanding of the all-important relationship between water and wood, including wood moisture testing, acclimating and conditioning flooring to the home, and the issues that develop when moisture content is out of balance.
Concrete Moisture Testing
Understanding of how moisture in concrete can affect a wood floor, including concrete behavior, moisture testing, and moisture inhibitors appropriate for concrete subfloors.
Subfloors
Proficiency in evaluating and identifying concrete and wood subfloors, including moisture control, flatness tolerances, radiant heating considerations and sound control underlayments.
Board Replacement
Proficiency in the board replacement process for repairing damaged wood flooring, replacing a single board or a group of boards.
Layout
Demonstrated the ability to lay out working lines to guide a successful installation. A proper layout is key to installing all wood floors.
Forest to the Floor
Understanding of wood flooring basics: hardwood and softwood tree anatomy, the life cycle from forest to floor, and the differences between solid and engineered flooring.
Installation Safety
Proficiency in maintaining a safe jobsite, which protects both the installer and the homeowner and saves time and money.
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Sanding & Refinishing Credentials
The training behind our dustless sanding, refinishing and finishing work.
Bona Sand & Finish Certified
Factory-trained on the industry-standard system for sanding and finishing hardwood floors.
American Sanders Certified
Trained on professional sanding equipment, grit selection and technique.
Greenguard-Certified Dustless Systems
Dustless sanding and low-emission finishes for cleaner indoor air in your home.
Rubio Monocoat Training
Trained on Rubio Monocoat eco-conscious hardwood oil finishes.
Our Sand & Finish Training Certificates
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