New hardwood and stairs. Main Level and Stairs
New stairs stained to match, then new hardwood across the main level and the upstairs hall.
Dan’s stair builder recommended us to stain his new stairs. He liked them enough to have us do the whole floor, and he says it has no movement and no squeaks.
The stairs were new, with black iron balusters and lights under each tread. We matched the landings around them and put in base shoe.
New hardwood went across the great room and out to the stairs, so the floor and the stairs read as one color. Dan says the wood finish matches perfectly.
This is the part you never see. The subfloor seams were badly uneven, so we sanded them flat. Then we rolled on a liquid vapor barrier, which let us use adhesive directly, and spot glued every plank on top of the staples.
We cut the stone around the fireplace so the 3/4 inch floor fits in under it, and built a transition for every bedroom and bathroom. Heat vents are set right into the wood.
In Dan’s words.
Dan
4 reviews · 33 photos · November 2026
“We hired IC Custom Hardwood Flooring Inc. on a recommendation from our stair builder to stain and seal our new stairs, match the surrounding landings, and install base shoe molding. We were so impressed that we decided to have them replace the flooring across our entire main level and upstairs hallway for a consistent look.
I am absolutely thrilled with the results. The new floors look beautiful, complement the stairs flawlessly, and the wood finish matches perfectly. Beyond the aesthetics, the structural quality is incredible—the floors feel exceptionally solid with zero movement and absolutely no squeaks. Calin’s crew sanded down our severely uneven subfloor seams, applied a high-quality liquid vapor barrier that allowed for direct adhesive use, and spot-glued every single plank alongside ample stapling.
Their attention to detail and craftsmanship really showed in the finishing touches. They perfectly cut the stone around our fireplace to seamlessly fit the 3/4-inch thick flooring, and they built beautiful custom transition pieces for all of the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Calin’s crew worked incredibly hard, hustled from start to finish, and paid meticulous attention to every detail. They were highly receptive to my input, seamlessly incorporating my preferences whenever I pointed something out. I highly recommend them for their top-tier craftsmanship and work ethic!”
See more of our work.
Inlaid First Floor
We saved the inlaid borders, strengthened the stairs and railing and added a new railing upstairs.
Several Floors, One Finish
Several kinds of hardwood on one first floor, refinished sooner than expected.
Under Carpet and Tile
We took up the carpet and 50 year old tile, then restored, buffed and polished the hardwood underneath.
Tell us about your floor.
“The new flooring blends perfectly with the old floor both in fit and color.”
Raymond Evenhouse · Google review