Project Overview

After a major flooring project, the goal isn’t simply to put something new on the floor. It’s to make the home feel settled again. For this solid white oak flooring project in Prosper, TX, the downstairs living spaces received about 1,463 square feet of 3/4″ #1 Grade white oak solid hardwood.

The new wood replaced a mix of tile and carpet and now runs through the foyer, hallway, kitchen, breakfast area, dining room, living room, office, laundry room, and three downstairs bedrooms with their closets. One continuous material from room to room gives the whole downstairs a calm, consistent look.

Why Solid White Oak

White oak hardwood floors have become one of the most popular choices in North Texas, and for good reason. White oak is hard and durable, and its tight grain takes stain and finish beautifully. It feels classic without tying a home to any one design era. The homeowners chose #1 Grade, which shows noticeable natural color variation and character marks, giving the floor warmth and personality. (Bruce Hardwood explains how hardwood lumber grades work if you’re comparing options.) The 3¼” width is a timeless strip size that suits both traditional and modern interiors.

How the Project Came Together

Our crew removed the existing tile from the kitchen, laundry room, living room, and breakfast area, along with the carpet and pad from three bedrooms and their closets. Solid hardwood is nailed down, so it needs a wood subfloor to hold the fasteners. We installed plywood where needed so the new floor would have a solid, secure base throughout the downstairs.

Because this is unfinished hardwood, the real transformation happened after installation. We sanded the entire floor on site, which leaves the boards perfectly flush with each other, then finished it with two coats of oil-based polyurethane. Oil-based finishes add durable protection and develop a soft, warm amber tone as they age, which brings out the natural beauty of white oak. To finish the job, we pulled and reset about 365 linear feet of baseboards so the trim sits cleanly on the new floor.

Project Highlights: Solid White Oak Flooring Prosper

• Approximately 1,463 SF of solid white oak hardwood installed
• 3/4″ thick, 3¼” wide #1 Grade white oak
• Tile removed from the kitchen, laundry room, living room, and breakfast area
• Carpet and pad removed from three downstairs bedrooms and closets
• Plywood installed where needed for a nail-down subfloor
• Sanded on site and finished with two coats of oil-based polyurethane
• About 365 linear feet of baseboards pulled and reset

Thinking About White Oak Floors for Your Home?

Solid white oak is a floor you can enjoy for decades, and it can be sanded and refinished again and again as your style changes. Our team handles everything from removing existing floors and preparing the subfloor to installation, sanding, and finishing. Learn more about our hardwood flooring installation services.