Why Choose Hardwood Flooring from Schmidt Custom Floors

Hardwood flooring is a timeless investment that adds warmth, beauty, and long-lasting value to any home. With so many colors, species, stains, and finishes to choose from, finding the right fit can feel both exciting and overwhelming—but that’s where Schmidt Custom Floors comes in. Family-owned and operated since 1998 in Colorado, and part of a legacy that began in 1968 in Wisconsin, we’re now in our third generation of excellence in wood flooring. As the first company in Colorado certified by the National Wood Flooring Association, we’re known for our integrity, craftsmanship, and expertise in installation and dust-free sanding. Visit our Loveland, CO showroom to explore our extensive hardwood selection, or ask about our free estimates. We proudly serve homeowners in Fort Collins, Windsor, Boulder, and Estes Park.

Installing New Hardwood vs. Refinishing Your Current Floors

Deciding between installing new hardwood and sanding and refinishing your existing floors depends on your goals, budget, and the condition of your current flooring. New hardwood gives you complete control over species, color, plank width, and finish, perfect for a fresh style or layout. Refinishing, on the other hand, preserves the beauty of your existing floors while restoring their luster, correcting surface imperfections, and updating the color with a new stain. At Schmidt Custom Floors in Loveland, CO, our experts can help you weigh the options and provide professional installation or dust-free sanding to achieve lasting, beautiful results.

Hardwood Flooring Terms to Know

Understanding a few key hardwood flooring terms can help you feel confident when selecting your floors:

Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood – Solid planks are crafted from a single piece of wood, while engineered options feature multiple layers for added strength and moisture resistance.
Wood Species – Each type of wood—oak, hickory, maple, walnut, and more—offers unique grain patterns, hardness, and color variations.
Finish Options – From oil-based to water-based finishes, your choice impacts sheen, durability, and maintenance needs.
Plank Width & Thickness – Wider planks create a spacious, modern look; thicker boards allow for multiple refinishes over the years.
Installation Methods – Depending on your subfloor and environment, your installer may use nail-down, glue-down, or floating techniques.
Grading & Character – Higher grades show fewer knots and variations, while rustic grades highlight natural character and texture.
Maintenance & Longevity – Regular cleaning and occasional refinishing help your hardwood floors stay beautiful for decades.

The importance of moisture reading

This is one of our services and we highlighted it because it’s so critical.

You'll often be given a step-by-step "how-to" on what to do if your wood floors get wet. What is often not included is that it can be impossible to see all of the water because it can hide around corners and under the boards, eventually harming your investment.

A moisture reading will give exact numbers, so you’ll know if the floor is dry or not.