Full-Service Floor Contractor FAQs
The full-service floor contractors at Hansen's Wood Flooring provide hardwood installation, hardwood refinishing, flooring sales, custom wood floor designs, and expert flooring consultations backed by over 80 years of hands-on experience in the Capital Region.
Yes. All full-service floor contractors at Hansen's Wood Flooring are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your safety and peace of mind when working on residential or commercial flooring projects.
You can contact Hansen's Wood Flooring by phone or email to schedule a free on-site estimate for any full-service flooring work including installation, refinishing, sales advice, and custom designs.
Choosing Hansen's Wood Flooring ensures competitive pricing, exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and the reliability of a family-owned company operating since 1935 with more than 80 years of flooring expertise.
Hansen's Wood Flooring stands out thanks to its long history of excellence, comprehensive products and services, licensed and insured installers, free estimates, and commitment to customer satisfaction across the Capital District.
Commercial Flooring Contractor FAQs
Hansen's Wood Flooring commercial flooring contractors install solid and engineered hardwood floors in offices, retail stores, hotels, churches, dance studios, and other commercial spaces providing both installation and refinishing services.
Yes. Our commercial flooring contractors specialize in installing Brazilian cherry, oak, maple, bamboo, and a variety of engineered wood flooring options tailored to commercial environments.
Call or email Hansen's Wood Flooring to speak with a commercial flooring contractor who will assess your space, discuss performance and budget requirements, and recommend the ideal flooring solution.
Our commercial flooring contractors serve retail stores, offices, hotels, churches, restaurants, health clubs, dance studios, and more throughout the Albany and Capital Region.
Yes. Hansen's Wood Flooring offers free on-site estimates for all commercial flooring projects to help you budget accurately before any work begins.
Hardwood Floor Installation FAQs
Hansen's Wood Flooring installs a wide selection of domestic and exotic hardwoods including maple, red oak, white oak, Brazilian cherry, ash, beech, American walnut, hickory, merbau, and Australian cypress.
Installation time depends on square footage and subfloor prep, but most residential hardwood floor installations by Hansen's Wood Flooring are completed within 25 days.
Costs vary based on wood species, installation method, and site conditions. Contact Hansen's Wood Flooring for a free on-site estimate tailored to your project details.
Yes. All hardwood floor installers at Hansen's Wood Flooring are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for professional quality and customer protection.
Professional hardwood floor installation by Hansen's Wood Flooring ensures proper acclimation, subfloor preparation, precise fitting, and long-lasting results avoiding costly mistakes common in DIY projects.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing FAQs
Consider hardwood floor refinishing when you notice scratches, scuffs, dents, discoloration, or loss of shine on your existing wood floors typically every 710 years depending on wear.
Our refinishing process includes sanding to remove imperfections, stain application if desired, sealing with a durable clear finish, and buffing to restore gloss and protection.
Refinishing costs depend on floor condition, square footage, and finish choice. Hansen's Wood Flooring provides free on-site estimates to give you an accurate project price.
Yes. Our hardwood floor refinishers expertly sand away surface scratches, scuffs, and minor dents, then apply stain and sealant to deliver a smooth, like-new floor.
Most hardwood floor refinishing jobs by Hansen's Wood Flooring take 24 days from sanding through final coat drying, depending on room size and finish type.
Engineered Wood Flooring FAQs
Engineered wood flooring offers the beauty of solid hardwood with enhanced stability against temperature and humidity changes, making it ideal for basements, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Yes. Engineered wood floors from Hansen's Wood Flooring resist moisture-related expansion and contraction, making them suitable for sub-grade areas like basements and high-humidity rooms.
Engineered wood flooring contains a real hardwood veneer over plywood or HDF core for superior dimensional stability, while solid hardwood can expand and contract more with humidity changes.
Yes. Hansen's Wood Flooring offers free on-site estimates for engineered wood flooring installation so you can plan your budget before any work begins.
We offer engineered oak, maple, cherry, bamboo, and other exotic hardwood species providing performance and aesthetics for both residential and commercial spaces.
Flooring Sales FAQs
Our cash and carry floor sales include solid hardwoods like maple, oak, cherry, and bamboo, plus engineered wood flooring perfect for DIY installations.
The Hansen's Wood Flooring showroom is located in Albany, NY. Call or visit our website for the exact address and showroom hours.
Yes. Hansen's Wood Flooring offers both solid hardwood and engineered wood flooring options in a wide variety of species and finishes at competitive prices.
Absolutely. Our knowledgeable floor sales team will guide you through product selections, explain performance characteristics, and help you choose the best flooring for your project.
Yes. Hansen's Wood Flooring stands behind the quality of every flooring product we sell, offering only top-grade hardwood and engineered flooring from trusted manufacturers.
Cherry Wood Flooring FAQs
Brazilian cherry wood flooring is extremely hard and dense, offering superior scratch and dent resistance qualities that make it an excellent long-term investment for any property.
Yes. Hansen's Wood Flooring installs Brazilian cherry wood flooring in residential and commercial spaces throughout the Albany area, ensuring precise fitting and secure installation.
Maintain cherry wood flooring by sweeping or vacuuming regularly, wiping up spills immediately, and using manufacturer-approved cleaners. Periodic refinishing by Hansen's Wood Flooring restores its original luster.
Yes. Our licensed and insured technicians can refinish your existing Brazilian cherry wood floors, removing scratches and restoring shine with stain and sealant application.
Refinishing frequency varies with traffic, but Brazilian cherry floors typically benefit from professional refinishing every 710 years to maintain optimal appearance and protection.
Bamboo Wood Flooring FAQs
Bamboo flooring is eco-friendly because bamboo regenerates quickly, requires less water and pesticides to grow, and sequesters more carbon than many traditional hardwoods.
Yes. Strand-woven bamboo flooring installed by Hansen's Wood Flooring is highly water-resistant and stable, making it suitable for kitchens and some humidity-prone environments.
Strand-woven bamboo installed by our flooring technicians is harder than many traditional hardwoods, offering excellent resistance to dents, scratches, and heavy foot traffic.
Yes. Our experienced wood flooring professionals can sand and refinish strand-woven and traditional bamboo floors to remove imperfections and restore a smooth, glossy finish.
Simply call or email Hansen's Wood Flooring to schedule a free on-site estimate for bamboo wood flooring installation or refinishing in your Albany-area home or business.
Maple Wood Flooring FAQs
Maple wood flooring offers a smooth, light-colored appearance, exceptional hardness, and a fine, consistent grain ideal for brightening spaces and resisting wear.
Yes. Our fully licensed installers at Hansen's Wood Flooring can install both solid maple and engineered maple flooring in residential and commercial settings.
Maple is one of the hardest domestic hardwoods. When installed correctly by Hansen's Wood Flooring, it offers outstanding resistance to dents and scratches.
Yes. Our seasoned hardwood refinishing team can sand, stain, and seal existing maple floors to restore their natural beauty and extend their lifespan.
Maple flooring costs vary based on plank style, width, and finish. Hansen's Wood Flooring provides free on-site estimates to give you an exact price for your project.
Oak Wood Flooring FAQs
Red oak has warm, rosy undertones and prominent grain patterns. White oak features cooler, more neutral tones and tighter grains both available through Hansen's Wood Flooring.
Our licensed oak wood flooring installers follow strict acclimation, subfloor preparation, and precision nailing or gluing protocols to deliver flawless oak floors.
Yes. Our oak wood floor refinishers expertly sand out wear marks, apply desired stains, and seal your oak flooring for long-lasting beauty and protection.
Oak wood floors are highly durable, versatile in style, and readily available at competitive prices making them a top choice for Albany-area homes and businesses.
Oak flooring installation costs depend on oak species, plank width, and finish. Contact Hansen's Wood Flooring for a free estimate that reflects your specific oak flooring project.
Custom Hardwood Flooring Designs FAQs
Hansen's Wood Flooring can install custom borders, medallions, inlays, herringbone patterns, diagonal layouts, and curved designs to make your flooring unique.
Yes. Our experienced flooring contractors specialize in intricate custom installations, including borders, medallions, and decorative inlays in a variety of wood species.
Custom hardwood flooring installations vary by complexity, but most designs by Hansen's Wood Flooring are completed within 510 days, including site preparation and finishing.
Yes. Hansen's Wood Flooring provides design consultations to review your style preferences, sample layouts, and material options before beginning any custom hardwood project.
Custom designs typically involve more labor and precision, so they can cost more than standard installations. Hansen's Wood Flooring will provide a detailed free estimate outlining all costs.