Flooring Services
Wood Flooring Services in Sarasota, FL
Installation, sanding & refinishing, repairs and custom parquet — all done by Eduardo himself, with 20+ years on Sarasota floors. Not sure which one you need? That's what this page is for.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free In-Home Estimates
- Owner on Every Job
Free Flooring Estimate
No obligation. Eduardo replies within 24 hours.
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20+
Years of experience
Licensed
& fully insured
Free
In-home estimates
Our Wood Flooring Services
Every project is done by the owner — not subcontractors.

Hardwood Installation
New solid or engineered hardwood, fitted for Florida's humidity.
- Oak, maple, heart pine, Brazilian cherry & bamboo
- Tear-out, subfloor prep & moisture check included
- Stairs, transitions & trim work
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Sanding & Refinishing
Bring worn or sun-faded floors back to life in 3–4 days.
- Dust-contained sanding equipment
- Stain color changes & sheen options
- Historic floor restoration (even 1920s originals)
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Repairs & Custom Work
If it's wood, Eduardo can fix it — or craft it.
- Board replacement & water damage repair
- Custom parquet, borders & inlays
- Squeaks, gaps & transition strips
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Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Most people call us describing a symptom, not a service. Here's how Eduardo sorts it out — usually before he even walks in the door.
If your floor… Looks dull, grey, scratched or sun-faded — but the boards are sound
Sanding & RefinishingThe wood is fine. It's the finish on top that's worn through.
If your floor… Has a handful of stained, cracked or squeaking boards
Repairs & Custom WorkIndividual boards get woven in — no need to touch the whole floor.
If your floor… Is carpet, tile or laminate you want replaced with real wood
Hardwood InstallationTear-out, disposal and subfloor prep are part of the job.
If your floor… Is cupping, buckling or lifting after a leak
RepairsThe subfloor gets checked and dried before anything goes back down.
If your floor… Is 60+ years old and you assume it's beyond saving
RefinishingEduardo has brought 1920s heart pine back downtown. Usually it's saveable.
If your floor… Has already been sanded down to the nail heads
InstallationThere's no wear layer left to save — this one really is a replacement.
The honest version: if refinishing will do the job, we'll tell you to refinish. Turning a $3,000 job into a $12,000 job is how you win one project and lose every referral after it.

Parquet, Planks & Transition Strips
Planks vs. parquet
A plank is a long, straight board — the look most Sarasota homes are built around. Parquet is wood cut into tiles and laid in a pattern: herringbone, chevron, basketweave, octagon medallions. Same material, completely different room. Parquet takes longer, costs more and demands a craftsman who can cut to a fraction of a millimetre — which is exactly why most flooring companies quietly steer you away from it. See the custom work on the repairs & custom work page.
Transition strips
The small detail nobody thinks about until it looks wrong. A transition strip bridges two flooring surfaces — hardwood to tile, hardwood to carpet, room to room — and hides the height difference between them. Done badly it's a trip hazard and a visual seam. Done properly it disappears. Every install and every repair we do includes the transitions and trim; they are never a line item you discover later. Details on the hardwood installation page.
Quality materials, trusted brands
Premium Floors Built to Last in Florida
Solid and engineered hardwood plus 100% waterproof luxury vinyl, sourced from Shaw Floors through ProSource Wholesale.
- Solid & Engineered HardwoodOak, maple, heart pine & more — refinishable for decades.
- Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)100% waterproof — ideal for Florida humidity and baths.
- WPC & Rigid CoreDent- and scratch-resistant — installs over concrete slabs.

How It Works
From first call to finished floor — simple and transparent.
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Call or request your estimate
Tell us about your project. Eduardo answers personally and schedules a visit that fits your week.
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Free in-home assessment
Eduardo measures, checks subfloor and humidity, and gives you a clear written quote. No pressure, no obligation.
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Beautiful floors, guaranteed
Clean, on-time work with a written workmanship guarantee. We leave your home spotless.
Still not sure what your floors need?
Eduardo will tell you straight — including when the cheaper option is the right one.
Sarasota Homeowners on Every Service We Offer
Real reviews from real projects in Sarasota & nearby.
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“We are absolutely thrilled with our tongue-and-groove wood ceiling installed by EGR! The craftsmanship is flawless, the team was professional and on time, and the attention to detail really shows.”
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“Eduardo came to the house, gave us a quote and a time. He installed wood floors throughout our home and did an exceptional job. Best wooden floor installer in Sarasota.”
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“Working with Eduardo was the highlight of my home buying purchase. He restored our original 1925 floors and they are absolutely beautiful.”
Recent Projects Across Sarasota
Real hardwood floors installed, refinished and restored by Eduardo.

Curved Staircase in Red Oak
Custom Stairs

Entryway Medallion & Border
Custom Work

Waterfront Staircase
Installation · Siesta Key

Red Oak Dining Room
Refinishing

Wide-Plank Oak Open Living
Installation · Sarasota

Brazilian Cherry Stairs
Custom Stairs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to refinish, repair or replace my floors?
It comes down to what's damaged. If only the finish is worn — dull, scratched, faded — refinishing is enough. If a few boards are cracked, stained or squeaking, that's a repair. Replacement is for floors that have been sanded down to the nails, or where water damage went through to the subfloor. Eduardo tells you which one you're looking at during the free estimate, in plain language.
Can you combine services in one project?
Constantly. A typical job is replacing a few damaged boards, then sanding and refinishing the whole floor so the repair disappears completely. You get one quote, one crew and one timeline — not three separate trades.
Is refinishing cheaper than installing new hardwood?
Almost always, and often by a wide margin — you're paying for labour and finish rather than for new material. That's exactly why we'll tell you to refinish when refinishing will do the job. Turning a small project into a big one is how you win one job and lose every referral after it.
Do you install anything besides hardwood?
Hardwood is what we do best and what most of our work is. We also handle tile, carpet and vinyl plank when it's part of a larger project — and we do wood ceilings and stairs. If you're not sure whether your job fits, call and ask; a straight answer costs you nothing.
Do you handle stairs, transitions and trim as part of the job?
Yes, and they're included rather than billed as extras you discover later. Stairs, transition strips between rooms, thresholds, quarter round and shoe moulding are all part of finishing a floor properly. A job isn't done when the last board is down.
Who actually does the work on my floor?
Eduardo, the owner. He's on every job — not a sales rep who hands you off to a subcontractor you've never met. That's the whole reason the company stays the size it is.
Do you work with interior designers, realtors and property managers?
Regularly. We're used to working around listing deadlines, closing dates and tenant turnovers, and to coordinating with other trades on a remodel. Tell us the date you're working toward and we'll tell you honestly whether it's achievable.
What actually happens at the free in-home estimate?
Eduardo comes to the house, looks at the floors, checks the subfloor and moisture where it matters, and talks through the options — including the cheaper one when it's the right one. You get a clear written quote with a timeline. No pressure and no obligation.
Service Areas
Proudly Serving Sarasota & the Gulf Coast
Based in downtown Sarasota, Eduardo knows these neighborhoods — and their floors — house by house. Free in-home estimates across the area.
- Sarasota, FL
- Siesta Key, FL
- Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Bradenton, FL
- Venice, FL
- Osprey, FL
- Nokomis, FL
- Longboat Key, FL
Ready to talk about your floors?
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- Free in-home estimate — no obligation
- Straight answers from the owner, not a sales rep
- One clear written quote, no hidden fees
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