From downtown bungalows to Millbridge new builds
Hardwood flooring in Waxhaw, NC
Hardwood is where Floor Decor & More got its start, and it's still the product Mike get the most questions about in Waxhaw. Whether you're restoring the original floors in a house near the old railroad depot or laying down something brand new in a Millbridge great room, we walk you through species, plank width, and finish before anything gets ordered.
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We install both solid and engineered hardwood, and in Waxhaw the right choice usually comes down to what's under the house. We'll tell you straight which one fits your home instead of just selling you whatever's in stock.
Engineered hardwood for Waxhaw's new-construction slabs
Most of the new homes going up in Millbridge, Cureton, and Marvin Creek are built on concrete slabs, which rules out nailing down solid hardwood. Engineered hardwood solves that — it has a real hardwood wear layer over a stable plywood core that can be glued or floated directly over concrete, and it handles the seasonal humidity swings in the Piedmont better than solid wood does.
We stock engineered options in wide-plank white oak and hickory, which pair well with the open-concept great rooms and kitchens that dominate Waxhaw's newer subdivisions.
Solid hardwood and refinishing near downtown Waxhaw
A lot of the homes around Main Street, Waxhaw Creek, and the older streets near our showroom were built with crawlspaces, which means solid hardwood is still on the table — and many of them already have original hardwood worth saving. We refinish, sand, and stain existing floors to match additions or repaired sections, and we can usually get close enough that you can't tell where the old floor ends and the new one begins.
If a match isn't realistic, we'll tell you upfront and talk through options like a full refinish instead of surprising you with a mismatched floor later.
Hardwood care in the Carolina summer humidity
Union County summers get hot and sticky, and that humidity moves in and out of hardwood all year. We leave the manufacturer-recommended expansion gaps at the walls, and we'll talk to you about running your HVAC consistently through the summer instead of letting the house swing between AC and open windows.
Winter ice storms bring the opposite problem — dry heat indoors — so we also cover simple things like using a humidifier in January and February to keep boards from gapping.
It mostly depends on your foundation. If you're on a slab, which is common in Millbridge, Cureton, and other newer communities, we'll recommend engineered hardwood. If you have a crawlspace, like a lot of homes near downtown Waxhaw, solid hardwood is usually still a great option.
Often, yes — refinishing is a separate service we offer alongside installation, and it's usually the more affordable route if your existing floors are solid wood and structurally sound. We'll evaluate the floor during your free estimate and tell you honestly whether refinishing or replacement makes more sense.
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The Floor Decor & More Experience
From samples to finished floors: four clear steps.
Start With a Free Estimate- 01
Compare your options
Visit the Waxhaw showroom or schedule an in-home estimate to compare materials, colors and performance.
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Measure and confirm the plan
We’ll measure your space, confirm product and scope, and prepare a clear estimate before you approve the work.
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Prepare and install
The project is completed with the agreed preparation, removal, installation, transitions and cleanup.
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Walk through the finished result
Review the completed work, care guidance and any applicable product or labor-warranty information.
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