Professional Hardwood Floor Installation

Once you’ve picked the perfect new hardwood
floor for your home, the installation can begin.

At Functional Floors, we specialize in bringing beautiful wood floor solutions to life for homeowners across Livonia. Our team understands how much detail goes into a successful flooring project—from selecting the right product to ensuring a smooth, professional install. With decades of combined experience, we’ve become a trusted local name for everything from new hardwood installs to refinishing and repairs. No More Boring Flooring – enhance your home with natural beauty today.

You can find the perfect flooring for your home online or in-store!

Before you settle on a species or a finish, our new floor visualizer lets you try hardwood, vinyl and laminate on a photo of your own floor. It is a faster way to rule options out than carrying samples from room to room.

Why Choose us for Your New Hardwood Floor Installation

When you choose Functional Floors, you’re not just hiring a team of installers—you’re partnering with a local business that cares about your home. As a top-rated flooring company in Southeast Michigan, our goal is to deliver quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and long-lasting results.

Whether you’re installing engineered planks, prefinished boards, or something more custom, we make it easy to get started with in-home estimates, flexible financing, and guidance on everything from subfloor prep to post-install care.

new hardwood floor installed by Functional Floors

What to Expect Before New Floor Installation

Before work begins, we’ll inspect the space and take various measurements. We’ll assess your subfloor and underlayment requirements, and answer your questions. When we begin the project, any room we’re working in will be off limits until the installation is complete. After years of doing installations, our time-tables tend to be accurate. But sometimes unforeseen issues arise. We ask that you allow for an extra day or two should our installers run into any obstacles.

Before our installers arrive, you’ll need to clear all furniture and appliances from your room(s). We do have a local professional moving company that we work with on a regular basis and have secured discounted pricing for our customers. If this would be helpful to you please contact are of office to ask about our premium packages. The hardwood flooring has to acclimate to your home before we put it in. Typically, we’ll leave it in an unused room to adjust to the temperature and humidity. This can take several days, but it’s crucial. Skipping this step could lead to improper and uneven installation. So we’ll always include this step as part of our plan for your home.

During the Installation Process

Once the prep is complete, our skilled crew gets to work. We carefully install each plank, accounting for spacing, expansion gaps, and custom trim work. This phase can get a bit noisy, but we always schedule during standard work hours and keep your space clean throughout the job.

We also coordinate with local moving partners to help relocate large furniture if needed—just ask about our premium add-on services when you book your consultation.

After Work is Complete

When installation wraps up, we perform a final walk-through to make sure every detail is up to standard. If needed, we’ll trim doors, adjust baseboards, and use high-quality transition strips to ensure a polished, finished look. We also provide tips on caring for your new floors, including when to move furniture back and how to maintain shine over time.

And yes—natural wood has variations! You’ll notice color shifts and unique grain patterns that make your new floor one-of-a-kind.

Important Floor Height Considerations:

Installing solid hardwood raises your floor height by approximately 3/4 inch. This can impact a few areas:
  • Doors: Interior and exterior doors might need trimming or adjustment for proper clearance.
  • Cabinets: Appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators may have fit issues if flooring is installed around existing cabinets.
  • Trim & Baseboards: Baseboards might need to be raised, and shoe molding or quarter-round may be used to cover gaps.
  • Transitions & Staircases: Transition strips will be used to connect different flooring types, and staircases may require adjustments for consistent riser height.
We’ll discuss these potential adjustments with you during the installation process to ensure a seamless and beautiful finished floor.
 
Additional Considerations:
  • Natural Variations: Remember that natural hardwood has unique variations in color and grain, adding to its beauty. Expect a one-of-a-kind floor, not a perfectly uniform surface.
  • Time to Settle: Small gaps or noises may occur as the floor settles, which is a normal part of the hardwood flooring’s natural adjustment.
  • Acclimation: Before installation, hardwood flooring needs to acclimate to your home’s humidity. This process ensures the flooring is stable and reduces the risk of future issues. We will handle the acclimation process for you.
We are committed to providing you with a beautiful and long-lasting hardwood floor.
 

Explore Marvelous Hardwood Floors & More for Your Michigan Home

If you haven’t selected a product yet, explore our curated selection of marvelous hardwood floors, luxury vinyl, and laminate options either in our showroom or online. From traditional oak to contemporary wide-plank styles, we offer materials to match every design preference and lifestyle.

Our Livonia clients often pair installations with additional services like refinishing older floors in adjacent rooms to create a cohesive look throughout the home.

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Flexible Financing

We know that home improvement projects can come with its own set of challenges and surprises. These costs can add up, so we offer financing options for our customers to allow for purchasing flexibility. We offer financing through GreenSky.

A Recent Custom Hardwood Installation

New hardwood floor installation with a custom border inlay by Functional Floors in a Dexter, MI home
Newly installed herringbone hardwood floor with a decorative border by Functional Floors in a Dexter, MI home

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose solid or engineered hardwood?

We install both, and the right answer depends on your rooms: solid hardwood can be refinished many times over its life, while engineered handles basements and concrete subfloors better. We’ll walk you through it on your actual floors during a free in-home estimate.

How long does a hardwood installation take?

The wood first acclimates in your home for several days — skipping that step is how floors fail later. The installation itself usually takes a few days depending on the area, and we give you an exact timeline with your estimate.

Can you match new hardwood to my existing floors?

Yes — matching species, board width, and stain so new and old read as one floor is detail work we do all the time, including lacing new boards into existing rooms.

Do you install hardwood on stairs too?

Yes. And for vinyl and laminate projects, our sister company Functional Stairs manufactures custom stair treads from the same flooring being installed, so the stairs match perfectly.

How much does hardwood installation cost?

It depends on the wood you choose, the area, and the subfloor, so we give a free, firm in-home estimate rather than a guess — no pressure, no surprises. Installation labor is guaranteed for 2 years.

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