When you choose site-finished hardwood floors, you’re investing in true craftsmanship. Unlike pre-finished planks, site-finished hardwood is installed, sanded, stained, and sealed right in your home — giving you complete customization, a seamless look, and professional-grade durability.

At Rise Reno, we follow a seven-phase process based on NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) guidelines and enhanced with our own standards, so your new floor is beautiful, long-lasting, and tailored to your space.

1. Preparation

Before we begin, we set the stage for success:

• Deliver hardwood planks 5–7 days before installation so they can acclimate to your home’s temperature and humidity.
• Remind you to remove personal items from the work area.
• Move heavy furniture for you — taking photos first so everything goes back exactly where it was.
• Apply hardwood protection pads to furniture before returning it after installation.
• Ask if you have matching touch-up paint for baseboards or walls so we can leave a perfect finish.

2. Demolition & Subfloor

We remove your old flooring and baseboards with care. Then we:

• Inspect the subfloor for levelness, moisture, and structural integrity.
• Repair any imperfections so your hardwood has a solid, even foundation.

3. Installation

We install the boards using the nail-down method for maximum strength and stability.
Planks are staggered for a natural look and to avoid repeating patterns.

4. Sanding

We sand the newly installed floor in multiple passes:

• Coarse grit to remove height variations.
• Medium grit to refine the surface.
• Fine grit for a perfectly smooth finish.
  Our dust-control measures keep your home as clean as possible during this step.

5. Staining (Optional)

If you want a specific color, we apply your chosen stain evenly to bring out the wood’s character and match your style.
Prefer a natural look? We can skip staining and move straight to sealing.

6. Finishing & Sealing

We apply multiple coats of high-quality finish to protect your floor.
You choose your sheen — matte, satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss.
Each coat is sanded between applications for a professional-grade result.

7. Final Touches & Walkthrough

We reinstall your baseboards or shoe molding (painting them if needed).
Furniture is returned to its original spots — now with protective pads to prevent scratches.
Finally, we walk you through the finished project to ensure every detail meets your expectations.

Aftercare Tips

• Wait 24 hours before walking on your floor with shoes.
• Avoid placing rugs for 7–10 days so the finish fully cures.
• Use felt pads under furniture.
• Clean only with hardwood-safe products.

Rise Reno is your local expert in site-finished hardwood floor installation in Frisco. From preparation to the final walkthrough, we handle every detail with care — so you can enjoy a timeless floor that’s truly built to last.