Hardwood Flooring in Gallatin, TN
White Buffalo Restoration installs and refinishes hardwood floors for homeowners in Gallatin, Hendersonville, and across Sumner County. New hardwood, sand-and-refinish jobs that bring tired floors back, and repairs that blend in with the boards you already have.
Most flooring contractors start with the boards. We start with what is under them. Squeaks, soft spots, and dips almost always come from the subfloor, so we fix the structure first and your new floor stays flat and quiet for decades.
A floor is only as good as what is under it.
Hardwood flooring services
- New solid hardwood installation, site-finished or prefinished
- Engineered hardwood for slabs, basements, and high-humidity rooms
- Sanding and refinishing, including stain color changes
- Board replacement and repairs that match your existing floor
- Subfloor repair, leveling, and squeak correction
- Stair treads, landings, and transitions between rooms
- Water-damaged floor replacement
How a flooring job works
- Walkthrough and measure. We check the subfloor and moisture, talk through wood species and finish, and write a documented scope.
- Prep and protect. We move furniture, seal off the work area, and repair the subfloor where needed.
- Install or refinish. Most refinishing jobs take 3 to 5 days, and installs depend on square footage and finish.
- Final walkthrough. We clean up, walk the floor with you, and go over care so it lasts.
PROJECT GALLERY
Floors we have installed and refinished
Gallery coming soon: hardwood installs and refinishing.
Subfloor first
Tennessee humidity is hard on wood floors, and a weak subfloor makes it worse. Before we lay or refinish anything, we check for loose or damaged subfloor, moisture, and framing that has moved. Fixing those first is what keeps boards from cupping, gapping, and squeaking a year later.
Get a quote for your floors
Every floor is different, so we price each job after seeing it. Your quote depends on square footage, wood species, solid versus engineered, site-finished versus prefinished, stairs, and how much subfloor repair is needed. You get a written, line-item quote with no surprises.
Hardwood flooring questions
Can my existing hardwood floors be refinished?
Most solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished several times. We check the thickness and condition of your boards during the walkthrough and tell you honestly whether refinishing or replacement makes more sense.
How long does refinishing take?
Most refinishing jobs take 3 to 5 days, including drying time between coats. Rooms can usually be walked on in socks within a day of the final coat.
Solid or engineered hardwood?
Solid hardwood can be refinished more times. Engineered hardwood handles humidity and concrete slabs better. We recommend the right one for your room.
Can you match new boards to my existing floor?
Yes. We match species, width, and stain as closely as possible, and refinishing the whole room afterward makes repairs blend in.
Do I need to move out during the work?
Usually not. We work room by room when we can, and we tell you up front which areas will be off limits and for how long.
HARDWOOD FLOORING IN HENDERSONVILLE, GALLATIN & SURROUNDING AREAS
Let's talk about your floors
Tell us what you are working with. Matt will look at your floors and subfloor and give you an honest scope and quote.