Choosing a hardwood floor can be confusing.

Kemper Carpet not only specializes in carpet, we are true specialists in hardwood as well. Buddy Amburgey is our Operations Manager with over 46 years of experience in hardwood! We feature the best selection from major quality manufacturers in Prefinished and Unfinished hardwood. If you are looking for visuals and expert advice in style, color, species and width, Kemper is the store for you.

Kemper Carpet also specializes in refinishing your existing hardwood floors using state of the art sanding equipment technology. We can also purchase, install, and finish in-place all species of unfinished wood such as red and white oak, hickory, cherry and maple. These species are available in 4 and 5-inch wide widths as an option.

Wood floors come in three basic types of construction, the following information will help your basic understanding...we'll help guide you the rest of the way.

3/4" Solid Wood Floors
Unfinished or pre-finished, Solid Wood Floors are installed over wood subfloors. These floors are for use on, or above ground level and are nailed or stapled down.

Engineered Wood Floors
Unfinished or pre-finished, Engineered Wood Floors are installed over dry concrete slabs or wood subfloors. These floors are for use above, on, or below ground level and are glued-down, stapled, or float.

Longstrip Engineered Wood Floors
Unfinished, or pre-finished, Longstrip Engineered Wood Floors are installed over dry concrete slabs or wood subfloors. These floors are for use above, on, or below ground level and are glued-down, stapled, or float.