Why Choose Solid Hardwood Floors?
Solid hardwood flooring is the gold standard for timeless beauty and lasting quality. Milled from 100% natural hardwood, these floors offer unparalleled durability and charm. However, as a natural material, solid hardwood reacts to its environment, meaning moisture and temperature changes can cause expansion or contraction.
Key benefits of solid hardwood flooring:
- Longevity: Can be sanded and refinished multiple times, maintaining its beauty for decades.
- Elegance: Each plank is unique, bringing warmth and character to your space.
- Sustainability: Made from natural, renewable resources.
Important Note: Solid hardwood is not recommended for below-ground installations (like basements) or bathrooms due to moisture concerns.
Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring
What’s the difference?
Solid Hardwood:
- Made from 100% hardwood.
- Typically 5/8” to 3/4” thick.
- Can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
- Ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.
Engineered Hardwood:
- Features a hardwood veneer over layers of plywood for added stability.
- Suitable for below-grade installations (e.g., basements).
- Can be sanded and refinished 1–2 times.
- Not sure which type is right for your home? Our flooring experts are here to help you choose the best option based on your needs, style, and location.
Best Wood Species for Solid Hardwood Flooring
At Whole Wood, we offer a variety of premium solid hardwood flooring options, including:
- Classic Hardwood Options: Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut, Ash, and Mahogany.
- Exotic and Premium Hardwoods: Teak, Jarrah, and Mesquite.
- Eco-Friendly Bamboo: Technically a grass, bamboo is harder than many traditional woods.
With such a wide selection, you’re sure to find the perfect flooring to match your style, durability requirements, and budget.
Explore the Bay Area’s Premier Hardwood Flooring Showroom
With locations in San Carlos and Hayward, Whole Wood serves customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to Berkeley to Marin. Visit our massive showroom and warehouse to see, touch, and compare our solid hardwood flooring options in person.
Why Choose Whole Wood?
- Unmatched selection of both solid and engineered hardwood.
- Expert guidance to help you find the right flooring for your home.
- Convenient location near San Francisco and San Jose and now the East Bay!
See Solid - Timeless Quality, Unmatched Durability In Person
Visit a Bay Area showroom to touch and feel these surfaces.
Visit a Showroom
San Carlos (HQ)
Our flagship showroom and main distribution warehouse. The largest inventory in the Peninsula.
Location
1100 Industrial Rd #17, San Carlos, CA 94070
Hours
M–F 8:30am – 5pm | Sat 10am – 4:30pm
Sunday Closed
Hayward
New East Bay location and regional service center. Factory-direct pricing now available in Hayward.
Location
3468 Diablo Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
Hours
M–F 8:30am – 5pm | Sat 10am – 4:30pm
Sunday Closed
San Ramon
Serving the Tri-Valley area with premium hardwood selections. Arriving Summer 2026.
Launch Schedule
Projected Opening: Summer 2026