Hardwood Floor Installation in Minneapolis
Real wood, installed right, by a licensed local crew that measures your rooms and quotes the actual job before touching a board.
Hardwood Floor Installation in Minneapolis
If you are searching for hardwood floor installation in Minneapolis, you want a crew that will install the floor once and get it right, not a bid that balloons after the work starts. Anton's Floorcovering reviews each job site before we quote: we check the subfloor, the grade level, and the layout, then recommend the right product and give you a written price. Owner Anton Korotchuk runs the crew himself, and the company is licensed in Minnesota (Lic. BC707093). You will know the total before we lay a single board.
The natural grain of real wood adds depth and warmth to any room, and it is a look many other floor types try to copy. If you love the wood look but want a lower-cost option, see our laminate flooring installation. For a waterproof wood-look floor that holds up in kitchens and basements, look at luxury vinyl plank.
When choosing a wood floor, three options are available:
- ¾" solid unfinished wood planks (stapled or nailed to a sub floor).
- ¾" solid pre-finished wood planks (stapled or nailed to a sub floor).
- Engineered wood planks and long strip planks (stapled, floated, or adhered to a sub floor of any grade).
Which option you choose depends on individual tastes and on the layout and structural condition of your home or office. Anton's Floorcovering conducts a thorough review of each job site and considers all available wood flooring options before making a recommendation.
"Our certified installers are skilled in all types of wood floor installations and will make any wood floor you select look its very best!"
Ready to price your project? Tell us about your rooms or call (952) 270-5197 and we will set up a free on-site measure.
Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Installation
Solid hardwood is one 3/4-inch board that gets stapled or nailed straight to a wood subfloor. It sands and refinishes many times over its life, which is why people who plan to stay in a home for decades tend to choose it. Engineered hardwood is a real-wood wear layer bonded to a stable plywood core, and it can be stapled, floated, or glued down over almost any subfloor, including concrete slabs.
There is no single winner. The right choice depends on where the floor is going and what is under it, which is exactly what Anton reviews on the walkthrough before recommending a product.
When wood is not the right call for your space
Wood is not always the best answer, and we will tell you when it is not. If the room is a full bathroom, a mudroom that takes wet boots all winter, or a basement with a history of moisture, a hardwood floor is fighting a losing battle. In those spaces we point you to waterproof luxury vinyl plank instead. We would rather send you to the right floor than sell you one that will fail.
Hardwood Floor Installation Cost & FAQ
How much does hardwood floor installation cost per square foot?
There is no single per-square-foot number that fits every home. Your cost depends on the wood species you pick, whether you go solid or engineered, the shape and square footage of the rooms, and the condition of the subfloor underneath. A flat, sound subfloor installs faster than one that needs leveling or repair. We walk the job, measure the actual footage, and give you a written quote before any work starts. Call (952) 270-5197 for a free on-site estimate.
How much does it cost to install 1000 square feet of hardwood flooring?
A 1,000-square-foot install is priced on the same factors as any other job: the flooring product you select (solid nail-down runs differently than a floated engineered plank), the layout and cut complexity, and what your subfloor needs before we lay a single board. In a Twin Cities home built before 1980, we often find subfloor prep that a newer build would not need. Rather than quote a guess, we measure your rooms and price the real scope. Request a free quote at (952) 270-5197.
How much would it cost to hardwood a 12x12 room?
A 12x12 room is roughly 144 square feet, so it is one of the smaller install jobs we do. The final number still comes down to your material choice, the transitions into adjacent rooms, and whether the subfloor is ready or needs prep. Small rooms can carry a higher per-foot cost because setup, moving furniture, and trim work do not shrink with the room. We give you a firm written price after measuring, not a phone estimate.
What is the difference between engineered and solid hardwood installation?
Solid hardwood is a single 3/4-inch board that gets stapled or nailed to a wood subfloor. Engineered hardwood is a real-wood wear layer over a stable plywood core, and it can be stapled, floated, or glued down over almost any grade of subfloor, including concrete slabs and basements. For below-grade rooms and slab-on-grade Twin Cities homes, engineered is usually the right call because it handles Minnesota's seasonal humidity swings without cupping. Anton reviews your subfloor and grade level before recommending which one fits your space.
Do you install hardwood floors in Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs?
Yes. Anton's Floorcovering installs hardwood floors across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the west and southwest metro, including Victoria, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and the surrounding suburbs. We handle both residential homes and commercial spaces, from single rooms to whole-home installs. Call (952) 270-5197 to check your address.
Hardwood Flooring in Minnesota
"Anton, it is very rare to meet true professionals who provide outstanding services, and you and your company are those. We are so thankful we found you on Angie's List and make no mistake that whenever we need work done you will be the one we call. We were so pleased with your services we have already told friends and family and hopefully you will hear from them as well. "
- Eric Mitre
Commercial Project - Retail Store
Nike Store This is an engineered 3/8" maple floor directly glued down to the concrete on the first floor of the MOA in a variety of radius stopping points.
Wood Flooring Reviews
"Anton's team did a great job. The floors were restored to better than new condition. I checked with other contractors and while Anton's wasn't the cheapest they pointed out details of the proposed work that others were not going to do. They were on time and as clean as could be and followed up to ensure we were satisfied with their work."
- Lee Bosacker
"Anton and his crew is amazing!! They go above and beyond the normal spectrum!! When they finished , I saw two tiny scratches on the new wood. Rather than just blowing me off, the crew came back and replaced the boards just to make me happy! If that's not enough, I was even given A floor care package as well as instructions on floor care. Anyone who considers hiring them won't regret it. Trust me, Anton's flooring is amazing!! We will hire them in the future for more floor projects. I feel I have bragging rights with this company.-Cheers!!"
- Jon Winston
"They estimated and planned the job well in advance and were very helpful in selecting the type of wood and carpet to use. They recommended a source for the wood and explained in some detail why they preferred some products over others. They were also able to get us a nice $500 rebate from the source for the wood floor. When the floor was completed Anton made his own personal inspection and pointed out to me one or two boards that had picked up some slight and natural discoloration while the wood was growing in the tree. At his suggestion we had the boards removed and replaced with boards that matched up perfectly."
- Thomas Hunt
"It went great. Anton and his crew are excellent! Very responsive and thorough. They made sure the sub-floor was very even, sanding down areas in order to make it very level. I would never try to install this flooring myself! Without the level floor, the laminate could crack over time. The only very small glitch we had was that one door to the bathroom wouldn't shut. I called Anton and the next morning he had someone come out to fix it. Anton called later to make sure everything was fine. The floors look fantastic. Perfect!"
- Jane McGregor
