Exceptional wood floors, designed around the architecture.
Wide plank, herringbone, chevron and custom parquet. Precision installation, sanding and refinishing, custom color, and environmentally conscious finishes.
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Wide plank · White oak
Explore wood floors
Standard materials or fully custom dimensions, patterns, species and finishes, chosen to suit the room.
Wide Plank
Long, expansive boards that show off scale and natural grain.
Herringbone
A timeless geometric pattern in custom sizes, species and finishes.
Chevron
Precisely angled boards with strong movement and symmetry.
Custom Parquet
Bespoke patterns, mixed species and decorative inlays.
Reclaimed Wood
Historic timbers with authentic character and patina.
Exotic Hardwoods
Distinctive species with rich natural color and grain.
From material selection to the finished floor
We work with homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders and developers, from the first sample to the final coat.
Material selection
Species, grade, construction and pattern matched to the space.
Custom specification
Dimensions, substrate, moisture and radiant heat planned up front.
Installation
Precision installation by NWFA-certified craftsmen.
Custom finishing
Color and finish developed on site for the species and the room.
Services
Wood flooring & materials
Solid and engineered flooring in standard or custom specifications.
Explore flooring →Installation
Plank, pattern and specialty installations for new and existing spaces.
Installation →Sanding & refinishing
Restoration, recoating and refinishing that keeps the original wood.
Refinishing →Custom color & finishing
Stains, oils, bleaching and reactive treatments, matched by hand.
Custom color →Specification & consulting
Technical support for architects, designers and builders.
Trade support →Inspection & troubleshooting
Certified inspections for cupping, gaps, finish failures and moisture.
Book an inspection →A technical partner for architects & designers
Specifications that hold up on site: construction type, species, grading, custom patterns, moisture, radiant heat, acoustics and finish.
Specification support
Written specs, construction selection and installation requirements.
Samples & sourcing
Material sourcing and finish samples for wide plank, herringbone, chevron and parquet.
Radiant heat & moisture
Substrate and moisture review before the floor goes down.
Continuing education
AIA and IDCEC courses on species, grades, engineered flooring and sustainability.
Floors that belong to the architecture
The finish should belong to the room
Every color is developed for the species and the light in the space. These are the finish families we work with most.
Led by Joe Avila, 26+ years on the floor
Installation, sanding, finishing, inspection, restoration and technical consulting. We evaluate a floor as a complete system: material, substrate, moisture, installation, environment, finish and long-term use.
★★★★★“Joe and his team combine deep knowledge with careful craftsmanship and attention to detail.”
Huggins client
★★★★★“Professional, knowledgeable and highly responsive throughout the project.”
Huggins client
★★★★★“The finished floor exceeded our expectations and the technical guidance throughout the process was invaluable.”
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From the field
Engineered wood flooring over radiant heat
What to know about construction, heat systems, moisture and specification.
Read the guide → RestorationRestoring historic floors without losing their character
Repairing and refinishing existing wood while keeping the original material.
View the restoration → Continuing educationWood flooring CEUs for architects & designers
Species, grades, engineered flooring, sustainability and commercial flooring.
Explore CEU courses →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 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 used successfully 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 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 deciding on next steps.
Planning a wood flooring project?
Talk with a specialist about materials, specifications, installation, refinishing, restoration, custom finishes or an existing flooring problem.