AboutHaven Hardwoods Expertise I can answer any questions dealing with hardwood, engineered and laminated flooring. Refinishing hardwood floors is my specialty.
Experience When I graduated high school I helped start Skandia Floors, Inc out of Philadelphia with my older brother. I currently have my own company outside of Pittsburgh, Haven Hardwoods.
Education/Credentials I graduated from Edinboro University of Pa with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Past/Present Clients In Philadelphia we sanded and finished the father of Will Smith's house.
Question I am having solid 3/4" oak plank installed in my front hall. When the recommended hardwood installer came by for an estimate he thought my front door (which is a standard metal over wood) could not be cut down to allow for the additional height of the floor. He recommended I replace the entire front door. This strikes me as very odd. What alternatives would be available? Thanks so much.
Answer Meredith,
Hello and thanks for the question. When a client wants real wood by a door that is too low and can't be trimmed I recommend either some kind of engineered wood or a 5/16" thick strips. Too replace the entire door is not cost effective unless you have your heart set on having full 3/4" flooring. Even if you still did want to have 3/4" flooring you could take your existing door out, cut the opening higher and reinstall the door. This will cost a bit in labor, though. Bottom line: install engineered or 5/16".
Regards,
Andrew Matotek (Haven Hardwoods, Inc.)
-Pittsburgh Area's Premier Hardwood Floor Refinishing Company
"Turn your home into a Haven."
