Did you know... most hardwood floor failures are caused by: poor site preparation inadequate subfloor levelling lack of installer experience This is why our installation process emphasizes a top-quality site preparation, and we use only highly trained installers. Our hardwood flooring installation professionals are not subcontractors. They are all BC hardwood employees who are fully trained in all types of applications and finishes. The skill and know-how of our installers ensures a quality installation and custom finish that'll last a lifetime. It also guarantees that your floor will be completed on schedule, with the attention to detail you expect. Our Installers are INSTALL-certified INSTALL™ is an acronym for the International Standards and Training Alliance. INSTALL represents the floorcovering industry’s most comprehensive training program for residential, commercial, and institutional floorcovering installers throughout the United States and Canada. INSTALL standards are certified by the labor departments of the United States and Canadian governments, and are quickly becoming the industry standard for training professional floorcoverers. INSTALL floorcovering professionals are trained in a multi-year program that leaves no relevant issue unaddressed. See also: hardwood refinishing. A BC Hardwood employee installs a glue-down hardwood floor. A BC Hardwood employee installs a nail-down hardwood floor. Perimeter Edger: Used for refinishing wood floors. This machine sands the parts of the floor that the big machine cannot reach. Above: NOW, A BC Hardwood van, in front of a beautiful background of the always-changing Vancouver skyline.   At right: 1925 BC Hardwood employee & family pose with a BC Hardwood truck, circa 1925. Our BC Hardwood Project Managers are available to estimate and quote on your project, as well as manage the entire project from start to finish. They make the process go smoothly by keeping you current on timelines and costs, as well as explaining things in easy-to-understand terms. Setting the Industry Standard We pride ourselves on our reputation of being the industry standard in hardwood flooring installation, finishing and restoration. We are the largest hardwood floor installation and refinishing company in Greater Vancouver, because we understand that quality is in the details. Machinery Maintenance We keep our sanding, finishing, and nailing machinery in top condition, so that the best job can be done. In-house Techniques Over the last 100 years in business, we've developed some superior methods and techniques in-house. We pass this knowledge along to each generation of our BC Hardwood flooring experts. We also keep up on new techniques and materials within the industry, and take ongoing training to expand our knowledge. Please contact us so that we may learn more about your hardwood flooring installation project, and let you know how we may help.

Case Story Vintage Tools for Vintage Floors One of BC Hardwood's specialties is refinishing pre-1960s Vancouver hardwood floors. We match the equipment to the job, for a customized, efficient solution. We use the original equipment designed to install face-nailed strip flooring properly. Karled nailing machine These floors are installed throughout Vancouver, especially Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale. This type of floor was required by building code to be installed as a standard floor covering up until the mid 60's when that code requirement was changed and carpet allowed as a standard instead. Please contact us about bringing your vintage floor back to full glory.

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