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Wood Flooring & Materials
Wide plank, engineered and solid flooring, reclaimed wood, herringbone, chevron and bespoke patterns.
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Huggins Wood Floor Specialist
Exceptional Wood Floors.
Designed Around the Architecture.
Luxury wood flooring in New York City, including wide plank,
herringbone, chevron, custom parquet, precision installation,
sanding and refinishing, custom coloring, and environmentally
conscious finishes.
26+ Years Experience
NWFA Certified
Installation
Refinishing
Consulting
Wood Flooring Expertise
From material selection to the finished floor.
Huggins Wood Floor Specialist works with homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders and developers on custom wood flooring, installation, sanding and refinishing, restoration, specification support and technical problem solving.
Our work combines material knowledge, field experience, custom finishing and technical understanding to help create wood floors that support both the design intent and the long-term performance of the project.
26+ Years
Wood flooring experience
NWFA Certified
Inspection, installation, sanding and finishing expertise
AIA + IDCEC
Continuing education for architects and designers
NYC + Beyond
Residential, commercial and specialty projects
Materials & Patterns
Explore Wood Floors
From expansive wide-plank floors to precisely milled herringbone, chevron and custom parquet, each flooring format creates a different relationship between material, proportion and architecture.
Selected Work
Floors that belong to the architecture.
Our approach begins with the space itself: scale, light, architecture, use, substrate conditions and the visual direction of the project.
From there, we help refine species, grade, construction, dimensions, pattern, color, finish and installation strategy into a complete wood flooring system.
What We Do
Wood flooring from specification through completion.
Huggins provides material sourcing, installation, sanding and refinishing, custom color development, consulting and inspection services for residential, commercial and design-driven wood flooring projects.
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Installation
Professional installation for solid and engineered wood flooring, complex patterns and demanding site conditions.
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Sanding & Refinishing
Restoration, sanding, recoating and finish systems for existing and newly installed wood flooring.
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Custom Color & Finishing
Custom stains, lyes, reactive treatments, natural oils, hardwax oils and specialty finish techniques.
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Specification & Consulting
Guidance on species, construction, moisture, subfloors, radiant heat, acoustics and installation systems.
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Inspection & Troubleshooting
Technical evaluation of wood floor performance, moisture conditions, installation concerns and flooring failures.
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For Design Professionals
A wood flooring resource for architects & interior designers.
Huggins supports design professionals with both aesthetic and technical wood flooring decisions, from early specification through installation and finishing.
We can assist with material sourcing, samples, construction type, dimensions, grading, species, custom patterns, moisture, radiant heat, acoustics, finishes and project-specific installation conditions.
- Specification support
- Material sourcing
- Samples
- Wide plank flooring
- Herringbone & chevron
- Custom parquet
- Radiant heat
- Moisture review
- Custom finishes
- Technical consulting
Continuing Education • Specification Support • Technical Resource
Selected Work
Wood floors shaped by material, space and craft.
Explore selected residential and architectural wood flooring projects featuring wide plank, herringbone, chevron, parquet, custom finishing and specialty installations.
Architectural Wood Flooring
Material • Installation • Finish
Custom Interiors
Material selection and design
Rift & Quartered Herringbone
White oak
Color & Finish
The finish should belong to the room.
Huggins develops custom wood flooring colors and finish systems around the architecture, lighting, furnishings, wood species and performance requirements of each project.
Custom rather than predetermined.
Depending on the project, finish development can include custom stains, natural oils, hardwax oils, waterborne finishes and specialized coloring techniques.
- Custom stain development
- Natural oils
- Hardwax oils
- Waterborne finishes
- Bleaching
- Reactive treatments
- Wire brushing
- Custom color matching
Environmentally conscious and lower-emission finish options are available when appropriate for the project.
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Client Experience
Trusted with the details that matter.
★★★★★
“Joe and his team combine deep knowledge with careful craftsmanship and attention to detail.”Huggins Client
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“Professional, knowledgeable and highly responsive throughout the project.”Huggins Client
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“The finished floor exceeded our expectations and the technical guidance throughout the process was invaluable.”Huggins Client
Expertise Behind the Work
Understanding the entire flooring system.
Huggins Wood Floor Specialist is led by Joe Avila, who brings more than 26 years of wood flooring experience across installation, sanding, finishing, inspection, restoration and technical consulting.
That breadth of experience allows Huggins to evaluate a wood floor as a complete system — material, substrate, moisture, installation, environment, finish and long-term use.
NWFA Certified
Wood Flooring Inspector
NWFA Certified
Installer
NWFA Certified
Sander & Finisher
AIA + IDCEC
Continuing Education Presenter
Wood Flooring Knowledge
From the field.
Technical guidance, project insight and specification information for homeowners, architects, interior designers and builders.
Radiant Heat
Engineered Wood Flooring Over Radiant Heat
What architects and homeowners should understand about wood construction, heat systems, moisture and specification.
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Restoration
Restoring Historic Wood Floors Without Losing Their Character
How existing wood can be repaired, refinished and visually transformed while preserving the original material.
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Continuing Education
Wood Flooring CEUs for Architects & Interior Designers
Explore professional continuing education covering species, grades, engineered flooring, sustainability, commercial flooring and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wood flooring questions, answered.
What types of wood flooring does Huggins specialize in?
Huggins works with wide-plank flooring, traditional plank
flooring, herringbone, chevron, parquet, reclaimed wood,
solid hardwood and engineered wood flooring. Projects can
include standard materials as well as custom dimensions,
patterns, species and finishes.
Does Huggins install and refinish wood floors?
Yes. Huggins provides professional wood floor installation
as well as sanding, refinishing, restoration, recoating and
custom finishing services for existing and newly installed floors.
Can you create a custom wood floor color?
Yes. Custom color development can include stains, natural oils,
hardwax oils, bleaching, reactive treatments and other specialized
techniques designed around the wood species and overall design direction.
Do you offer environmentally conscious wood floor finishes?
Yes. Depending on the application, Huggins can provide natural oil,
hardwax oil, waterborne and other lower-emission finish options.
Finish selection should account for appearance, durability,
maintenance and project requirements.
Can wood flooring be installed over radiant heat?
Certain wood flooring systems can be successfully used over radiant
heat when the flooring, heating system, substrate and environmental
conditions are properly evaluated. Product-specific manufacturer
approval and appropriate installation design are important.
Learn more about wood flooring over radiant heat.
Do you work with architects and interior designers?
Yes. Huggins assists architecture and interior design firms with
flooring specifications, material sourcing, samples, construction
selection, custom patterns, finishes, radiant heat, moisture,
acoustics and installation requirements. Huggins also presents
AIA and IDCEC wood flooring continuing education courses.
How do I start a wood flooring project with Huggins?
The best starting point is a virtual consultation. You can discuss
your project, flooring goals, existing conditions, design direction
and technical requirements with a wood flooring specialist before
determining the appropriate next steps.
Start a Project
Planning a wood flooring project?
Speak with a wood flooring specialist about material selection, specifications, installation, sanding and refinishing, restoration, custom finishes or an existing flooring problem.
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908-232-6600