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Hardwood flooring in Troy, MI
Engineered hardwood gives Troy homes the look of real wood with far better stability through Michigan's dry winters and damp summers.
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Why engineered hardwood suits Troy houses
Troy has a lot of slab-on-grade ranches and homes with finished lower levels. Solid hardwood isn't happy on concrete, but engineered planks glue or float over it without trouble.
Engineered boards are built in layers, so they move less when humidity changes. In a climate that swings from furnace-dry January air to muggy August, that stability is the main reason we recommend it.
Solid versus engineered, in plain terms
Both have a real wood top layer. Solid is one piece of wood and works best over a wood subfloor on an upper level. Engineered has a plywood-type core and is the better choice below grade or over concrete.
If you want a closer look at either one, we have pages on engineered hardwood and real solid hardwood. At the estimate we check your subfloor and tell you which one makes sense.
What hardwood typically costs in Troy
As a typical Metro-Detroit range, engineered hardwood installed often lands between $8 and $15 per square foot, depending on species, plank width, and how much prep the floor needs. Patterns like herringbone take more labor and cost more.
Treat those as ballpark figures. Your written quote after the free in-home estimate sets the real number and spells out materials, labor, and removal.
Our process, from estimate to final walkthrough
We come to your Troy home, measure, check the subfloor and moisture situation, and show you wood samples in your own light. You get a written quote before we leave.
Install day, our crew pulls the old floor, preps and levels as needed, lays the new boards, and fits trim and transitions. Many jobs finish in one day. We walk the floor with you before we pack up. Need work done on the old floor first? See floor repair and floor demolition and prep.
Stairs and patterns
Hardwood on stairs ties a staircase to the main floor, and we do those too. See our hardwood stairs page for how we handle treads, risers, and nosings.
Herringbone and other patterns are something Carlos Jr. and the crew enjoy. Patterns need tight layout and careful cutting, which is easier to get right when the people who quote the job also install it.
Why choose BRC Flooring in Troy
Carlos Sr. is a master installer with more than 30 years behind him, and his son Carlos Jr. leads the crew. There are no subcontractors, and the crew has about 30 years of combined experience. Our work comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Read what customers say on our reviews page, then book your free estimate. If you're also weighing a lower-cost option, compare with luxury vinyl plank for the same room.
What our clients say
Customer reviews
“BRC Flooring was extremely professional from start to finish. The team was efficient, respectful, and incredibly quick with both the removal of our old floors and the installation of our beautiful new vinyl floors.”
Hardwood flooring questions in Troy, MI
In many cases, yes, if the slab is dry and we use the right installation method. We test moisture at the estimate. If there is any dampness, we'll point you to waterproof vinyl instead.
We can often get close. Bring the species and tone you like and we'll compare samples at your home. A clean transition strip between rooms also helps.
Clear small items and anything fragile. We handle moving typical furniture within the work area.
A room or a main living area is typically a one-day install. Stairs, patterns, and floors needing leveling can take more time, and we put that in the quote.
We do commercial work, though most offices and shops choose durable vinyl. See our commercial flooring page.
From first call to finished floor
How a BRC Flooring job goes
Book a free visit
Pick a time that suits you, Monday through Saturday. We come to your home or business.
Measure and quote
We look at the space, measure, talk through materials, and give you an honest written quote.
Install, usually in a day
The family and our own crew handle removal, prep, and installation, then clean up.
Walk through together
We go over the finished floor with you. If something isn't right, our 1-year workmanship warranty has you covered.
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