Existing-floor matching
For extensions and lace-ins, I compare species, board width, thickness, grade and the way the existing floor has aged. We discuss transitions and whether refinishing adjoining rooms makes sense before promising a match.
Bozeman, Montana
Hardwood flooring in Bozeman.
I install, refinish, and repair hardwood floors. Tell me what you have and what you’d like to change.
Your local floor project
Let’s see what your floor needs.
Bozeman homes include everything from established neighborhoods with original strip flooring to new construction with open plans and large transitions. The right approach depends on the age of the floor, the subfloor, interior humidity, and how new work meets existing rooms.
I install solid and engineered hardwood, sand and refinish existing floors, replace damaged boards, and lace new flooring into old. If the floor only needs a buff and coat, I’ll tell you.
You’ll work directly with me, Sterling. I’ll walk the floor with you, put the scope and price in writing, and keep you updated as the work moves along.
What matters here
What we’ll look at together.
New construction layout
For a remodel or new home, we plan board direction, room-to-room transitions, vents and thresholds with the surrounding construction. Moisture readings and subfloor readiness help determine when installation can begin.
Seasonal moisture planning
I check moisture conditions and discuss acclimation before installation. We’ll also cover how to care for the floor through seasonal changes.
Services in Bozeman
From the first board to the last coat.
Installation: Subfloor readiness, moisture conditions, acclimation, layout, fastening, vents, thresholds, and transitions are addressed as one system.
Refinishing: The floor is inspected for remaining sanding depth, damage, previous coatings, and repairs before stain and finish decisions are made. See the complete Bozeman hardwood floor refinishing process.
Repair and restoration: Species, width, grade, milling, and surrounding color are considered when replacing boards or connecting new hardwood to an existing floor.
Maintenance: When the existing finish is compatible and the wear has not reached bare wood, a buff and coat may renew protection without a complete sanding.
Questions homeowners ask
Planning a hardwood project in Bozeman.
Can an existing floor be saved?
Often, yes. The answer depends on the wood thickness, structural condition, damage, old coatings, and how many times the floor has already been sanded. A walkthrough is the best way to determine what is worth preserving.
Do you provide stain options?
Yes. Natural, stained, matte, satin, oil-based, and water-based systems can be considered. Samples and the home’s lighting help narrow down a color and sheen that work with the wood.
How do I get an estimate?
Use the estimate form to send the project location, rough square footage, and what you want changed. I’ll follow up to talk through the floor and timing.
Customer experience
Adding hardwood to an existing floor?
Lauren’s review describes Heritage matching and extending her existing hickory flooring, then working through stain and seal-treatment choices. Her experience offers a useful starting point for questions about connecting old and new hardwood.
What affects the estimate?
Square footage is only part of the scope. Existing coatings, repairs, floor access, stairs, transitions, finish choices and furniture arrangements can change the work. Send photos and a rough size so we can start the conversation.
Built to last
Tell me about your floor.
Send the location, a rough size, and what you want done. I’ll get back to you to talk through the work.