Hardwood Flooring in Salt Lake City
Hardwood Services
Nothing matches the warmth, value and lifespan of real wood. Vama Flooring helps homeowners, builders and businesses across Salt Lake City, Sandy and the Salt Lake Valley choose the right hardwood, then installs it with installers we employ and train ourselves.
Solid hardwood. Milled from a single piece of wood. It can be sanded and refinished many times, which is why a solid floor can last for generations. Best for main and upper floors.
Engineered hardwood. A real wood top layer over a stable plywood core. It handles Utah's swings in temperature and humidity well, comes in wide, long planks, and can go in basements and over concrete where solid wood can't.
Hardwood installation. Nail-down, glue-down and floating installs, done by our own crews from subfloor prep to the final piece of trim.
Sand and refinish. Bring worn, scratched or dated floors back to life. Solid floors can be stained almost any color, and refinishing usually costs far less than tearing out and replacing. Learn about sand & finish.
Custom stairs, beams and mantels. We build stair treads, risers, nosing, beams and mantels in our own shop to match your floors. See custom stairs, beams & mantels.
Solid or Engineered?
Both are real wood. The right choice depends on the room, the subfloor and the look you want.
| Solid hardwood | Engineered hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | One piece of wood | Real wood layer over a plywood core |
| Basements and concrete | Not recommended | Yes |
| Refinishing | Many times | Depends on wear-layer thickness |
| Plank widths | Usually narrower | Wide and long planks available |
| Best for | Main floors, upper floors, stairs | Basements, condos, wide-plank looks |
Hardwood in Utah's dry climate. Salt Lake City's air is dry most of the year, and wood shrinks and swells as humidity changes. That's why we let flooring acclimate on site before installing, check subfloor moisture, and often recommend engineered hardwood for basements. Keeping indoor humidity steady in winter helps prevent gaps between boards.
Not sure which is right for you? Bring a photo of your room to either showroom and we'll walk you through it.
Installation Process
- Free estimate. We measure your space and talk through species, color, width and budget.
- Choose your floor. Pick from samples in our Salt Lake City or Sandy showroom.
- Prep. We remove old flooring if needed, then level and moisture-test the subfloor.
- Install. Our own crews install your floor, plus stairs, baseboards and transitions.
- Finish and walkthrough. For site-finished floors we sand and apply three coats of finish. We walk through the job with you before we call it done.
Most hardwood installs take 2–4 days for an average home. We'll give you a firm schedule with your estimate.
Sand & Finish
Sanding and finishing a floor well is becoming a lost art, and it is something we take pride in. Our standard process includes three coats of finish.
We recommend a two-component water-based finish because it has fewer VOCs, dries and cures faster, and does not yellow over time. We use dust-containment sanding equipment to keep the mess down, and solid floors can also get maintenance coats along the way to keep them looking new.
Most refinishes take 3–4 days. You can walk on the floor in socks after about 24 hours and move furniture back after 3–4 days. Learn more about sand & finish.
What Hardwood Costs
How much does hardwood flooring cost in Salt Lake City? Most of our hardwood installs run about $9–$15 per square foot, including materials and installation.
Refinishing existing hardwood usually runs about $4–$6 per square foot, and it often costs far less than replacing.
Your price depends on the species, plank width, subfloor prep and stairs. Every estimate is free and itemized, with no pressure, and financing is available.
For a full breakdown, read how much hardwood floors cost in Utah and how often to refinish hardwood floors.
Hardwood Brands
As a small business, we have to stand behind every product we sell. Our hardwood lines include Monarch, Reward, Provenza, Johnson, Villagio, Naturally Aged, Kentwood, Hallmark, Du Chateau, California Classics, Grand Pacific, Urbania, Bravada, Euro Oak and more.
You can buy material from us for your own project, or have our crews install it for you. See all of our flooring brands.
Why Choose Vama
- In-house crews. We employ our installers and finishers. We don't sub out the work.
- Owner-led craftsmanship. Our owner was an installer himself, and we train every employee from the ground up.
- Our own shop. Custom stair parts, beams and mantels made to match your floor.
- Locally owned since 2006. Serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities for 20 years.
- Two showrooms. See samples at our Salt Lake City showroom on Beck Street or our Sandy showroom near 90th South and I-15.
- Warrantied work. A one-year labor warranty on all products we install that are purchased from Vama, plus the manufacturer's warranty on the product.
- Free estimates and financing, for both residential and commercial projects.
Areas we serve: Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, West Jordan, Herriman, Riverton, Midvale, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Millcreek, Bountiful and the rest of the Salt Lake Valley.
Hardwood Flooring Store Near You in Salt Lake City and Sandy
Looking for hardwood flooring near you? Visit either Vama Flooring showroom to compare solid and engineered hardwood samples, see stain colors in person and get a free estimate for installation or refinishing.
Salt Lake City showroom: 1621 Beck St, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Sandy showroom: 9133 S Monroe Plaza Way, Ste B, Sandy, UT 84070
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (801) 712-6131
Already have hardwood? See our hardwood floor refinishing service and our guide to hardwood floor costs in Utah.
Hardwood FAQ
How long does hardwood flooring last?
A well-kept solid floor can last 50 years or more because it can be refinished many times. Engineered floors last decades, depending on the thickness of the top layer.
Can you install hardwood in a basement?
Engineered hardwood, yes. Solid hardwood isn't recommended below ground because of moisture from the concrete.
Is it better to refinish or replace my hardwood floors?
If you have solid hardwood in reasonable shape, refinishing is usually more affordable, since demolition alone can push a replacement project over budget. A refinished solid floor can also be stained a new color.
How long does refinishing take?
Most refinishes take 3–4 days for sanding and three coats of finish. You can walk on the floor in socks after about 24 hours and move furniture back after 3–4 days.
What finish do you recommend?
We usually recommend a two-component water-based finish. It has fewer VOCs, cures faster and does not yellow over time.
Do you install hardwood on stairs?
Yes. We make custom treads and nosing in our own shop so stairs match your floors.
Can I just buy hardwood from you?
Yes. You can purchase material from us for your own project, or have our crews install it for you.
How do I take care of my wood floors?
Regular dry cleaning and the right cleaning products go a long way. See our basic wood care guide and our guide to maintaining a wood floor.