Capitol Hill Floor Co. specializes in hardwood flooring. Our motto is "We make old floors look like new. The more you look the more you like." Hardwood flooring is preferred over most flooring because of its natural beauty, durability and versatility. The beauty of hardwood floors gives any room a rich and warm feeling. There are variety of stains and sheens in which to satisfy individual taste. The durability of hardwood floors will last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance. Many clients feel comfortable by having hardwood floors installed in kitchens, powder rooms and basements. The versatility of hardwood floors is amazing. Hardwood floors will enhance any decor from contemporary to traditional. Over the years your hardwood flooring may have lost its luster. We can bring back that luster by buffing the floors and apply more finish. Finishes come in various sheens such as high gloss, semi-gloss and satin. If your hardwood floors have not been properly maintained over the years or you would like to change the color of the floor, we can sand and refinish your hardwood floors and steps. We provide a variety of colors from country white to ebony with your choice of finish, natural is most often preferred. Many hardwood floor finishes have be produced over the years. Polyurethane is still a favorite of some clients who like the high gloss. We highly recommend the water base finish which a majority of our clients prefer because it is environmentally friendly, easy clean up, penetrates in the wood, and it dries quickly. Repairing of hardwood flooring may be required due to animal stains, gauges or water damage. The damaged flooring can be taken up and replaced with new flooring by weaving in with the existing floor to make a floor look more uniform. Installation of hardwood floors is one of the best ways to increase the value of your property and it will save you money in the long run by not having to replace it every so many years, unlike carpeting. We install various types of wood flooring offered by numerous manufacturers. Oak strip flooring is most common for a majority of our residential and commercial clients. Pine flooring can be found in older homes in certain communities. Maple flooring is widely used for athletic floors and some commercial properties because of its hardness. Parquet flooring can be found in most apartments. We install unfinished and prefinished hardwood floors which come in a variety of widths from 2 1/4" to 8" planks (2 1/4" is standard). The thickness of strip flooring ranges from 3/8" to 3/4" (3/4" is standard). Oak strip flooring also is available with square edge, micro-beveled and beveled edges. We install hardwood flooring uniquely by using random widths, such as 3"-5"-7" or 3"-4"-5" randomly or by installing boarders with feature strips made of walnut or mahogany. For all hardwood floors installed, we include a layer of roofing paper over the subfloor to act as a moisture barrier, we also include thresholds, reducer strips and shoe moulding. When installing hardwood floors on steps, steps nosing is included for a finished look. And finally any jobs requiring subflooring we can provide that service as well. You may contact us at 202-397-3860 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for additional information, price quotes, or to schedule a free estimate at your convenience.