Project Overview

This red oak hardwood flooring project in Frisco, TX gave the home’s entire second floor a timeless upgrade. About 1,427 square feet of carpet and pad was replaced with 3¼” Southern Hardwoods #1 Grade red oak, a solid hardwood that runs through the upstairs rooms, hallways, and media room.

After installation, the floor was sanded and finished on site with a dust-controlled process, a medium scrape texture, and two coats of oil-based polyurethane. New transitions and carefully reset baseboards completed the project, leaving the second floor warm, cohesive, and full of the character only real hardwood can provide.

Why Red Oak Flooring

Red oak flooring has been a favorite in American homes for generations. It’s durable, it takes stain beautifully, and its warm undertones and open grain give a room natural character. The homeowners chose #1 Grade, which shows noticeable color variation and natural wood features for a floor with personality. (Bruce Hardwood explains how hardwood lumber grades work if you’re comparing options.) The classic 3¼” width suits both traditional and transitional homes.

How the Upstairs Came Together

Our crew removed the carpet and pad from the entire second floor, plus tile from two areas near the Jack and Jill bathroom, so the hardwood could run continuously through those spaces. Second floors are built over a wood subfloor, which is a natural fit for nail-down solid hardwood.

Because this floor was installed unfinished, the finishing happened right in the home. We used a dust-controlled sanding process to keep the rest of the house clean while the floor was sanded flat and smooth. Then we added a medium scrape texture, which gives the boards a subtle hand-worked feel and helps everyday wear blend into the floor’s character over time. Two coats of oil-based polyurethane seal and protect the wood and bring out red oak’s warm color.

Where the new hardwood meets the bathroom tile, we installed a matching red oak reducer for a smooth, safe transition. Finally, we pulled and reset the baseboards so the trim sits cleanly on the new floor.

Project Highlights: Red Oak Hardwood Flooring Frisco

• Approximately 1,427 SF of carpet and pad removed
• 3¼” #1 Grade solid red oak from Southern Hardwoods
• New hardwood throughout the second floor and media room
• Tile removed from two areas near the Jack and Jill bathroom
• Dust-controlled sanding
• Medium scrape texture for added character
• Two coats of oil-based polyurethane
• Matching red oak reducer transition
• Baseboards pulled and reset

Ready for Real Hardwood Upstairs?

Solid red oak is a floor that lasts for decades and can be refinished again and again as your style changes. Our team handles every step, from removal and installation to on-site sanding, texture, and finishing. Learn more about our hardwood flooring installation services.