FAQs

Southern Oaks Flooring

Have a hardwood flooring-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!

  • Do you refinish commercial hardwood floors?

    Yes, at Southern Oaks Flooring, we work with both residential and commercial hardwood floors in Nashville. We provide professional hardwood floor refinishing services Nashville, TN residents depend on, and we can also repair, install, or even incorporate a custom design into your floors. If you’re ready to restore the beauty of your hardwood floors, contact Southern Oaks Flooring today to schedule your refinishing services.
  • Do you sell hardwood flooring?

    No, we do not sell hardwood flooring materials or products; we specialize in expert flooring installation as well as dust-free sanding and finishing in Nashville. As one of the trusted hardwood flooring companies Nashville, TN homeowners and businesses rely on, we provide professional service backed by years of experience. We are also members of ProSource Wholesale Flooring in Nashville, giving us full access to thousands of flooring options, including hardwood, tile, laminate, cork, bamboo, and more. With private access to their 4,000-square-foot showroom, we can meet customers anytime to help choose the perfect flooring solution. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and see why Southern Oaks Flooring is one of the top hardwood flooring companies in Nashville, TN.
  • Where can I buy hardwood flooring in Nashville?

    It depends on what type of hardwood flooring you're looking for in Nashville. The big box stores of course carry some options, but if you're in the market for reclaimed wood or something more special, you'll have to venture out to other retailers. Good Wood, Middle Tennessee Lumber, and several others all carry superior products. You can read more about them here. As flooring contractors in Nashville, TN, we at Southern Oaks Flooring work with trusted suppliers to ensure our clients get the best flooring choices. If you’re ready to upgrade your home with quality hardwood flooring, contact us today and let Southern Oaks Flooring help bring your vision to life!
  • How much dust is created by sanding and finishing? Can I stay in my house while you refinish my floors?

    Our dust-free sanding and finishing services eliminate much of the inconvenience once associated with refinishing floors. We use the latest vacuum technology, which captures 99.3% of sanding dust and other residue created by the refinishing process. While there are other variables to consider, in some cases, it is possible to remain in your home while your floors are sanded and finished. Ready to transform your floors with minimal disruption? Contact Southern Oaks Flooring, your wood flooring contractors in Nashville, TN, and experience our dust-free sanding and finishing services today!
  • Can I install my own floors?

    We'll let the National Wood Flooring Association answer for us: "Installing wood floors is a lot more complicated than painting your walls or replacing the hardware on your kitchen cabinets. First of all, you will be spending several thousand dollars on material alone, so if you damage it, it's not as easy as buying another $30 gallon of paint or $200 of hardware and starting over again. Plus, wood flooring requires special tools that you will likely have to rent and will have little experience using. More importantly, however, you will need to make sure the room you're working in is flat, that the subfloor material will work for wood flooring, and that no moisture issues are present that will damage the wood long-term. Testing for moisture requires special tools as well, and you must test both the subfloor and the flooring to ensure a successful installation. In addition, you will need to know how to center the room, how much space should be left for expansion gaps, how to work around obstructions like closets, fireplaces, bay windows, staircases, and cabinets, and if you make cutting mistakes, you may end up running short on your material and not have enough to finish the job. In some cases, you may not be able to exactly match the lot, much like running short of paint sometimes results in a slight color difference when mixing a new gallon. The bottom line is that installing wood floors is not recommended as a DIY project. In the long run, you will save money and time by using professional flooring contractors in Nashville, TN." The same goes for tile, natural stone, and other materials. We love saving money and doing as many projects on our own as we can, but we've seen quite a few costly mistakes as a result of flooring DIY projects. If your heart (or wallet) is set on doing it yourself, at least call us first. Let us come out and give you some free professional flooring advice!
  • What does it mean to be NWFA certified?

    The National Wood Flooring Association's certification process is a rigorous program developed to "recognize and promote competence of wood flooring professionals throughout the industry." One must have at least two years of experience, take two hand-written tests, and two hands-on tests to become a NWFA Certified Professional; continuing education is required to maintain certification. More than 30 wood flooring manufacturers recommend using NWFA Certified Professionals to install their products. Southern Oaks Flooring owner Jared Fitzgerald is proud to be an NWFA Certified Installer and Sand & Finisher and Regional Instructor. He travels around the country teaching other professionals how to be "the best in the business." In addition to Jared, all of our crew members are also NWFA Certified, offering top-quality wood floor refinishing services in Nashville, TN. If you’re ready to restore the beauty of your hardwood floors, contact Southern Oaks Flooring today and experience wood floor refinishing services in Nashville, TN!
  • Do you deliver materials?

    Yes. If you decide to purchase your hardwood flooring from anywhere in Nashville that does not deliver, we'll gladly pick them up for you. Our team also specializes in creating custom hardwood designs in Nashville, TN, ensuring your floors are as unique as your home. Transform your space with personalized elegance—contact us today to explore our custom hardwood designs in Nashville, TN!
  • What is your service area?

    We work within about a 50-mile radius of Nashville, depending on the size of the installation. We install hardwood flooring in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, and other communities throughout Middle Tennessee. Most of our work, however, is in Williamson and Davidson Counties. If you’re ready to transform your home with expert flooring installation, contact our team of amazing wood flooring contractors Nashville, TN today to schedule a consultation and get started!
  • Do you install tile?

    We no longer offer standard tile installations. If a project includes a specialty tile, design, or is integrated into hardwood, we will take the project under consideration. For expert guidance on unique flooring projects, reach out to our flooring contractors Nashville, TN, today and let us help bring your vision to life!
  • Do you install carpet?

    No, we do not. Because we cannot control the quality of others' work, we also do not sub-contract carpet installation in Nashville. For trusted, professional flooring services, contact one of the leading hardwood flooring companies in Nashville, TN, today to discuss your project and get started!