Hardwood Flooring Installation in St. Louis, MO
Kelly’s Flooring brings over 45 years of hardwood expertise to St. Louis homes. Solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, and custom staining — measured, supplied, and professionally installed by our local crew.
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Hardwood Flooring in St. Louis
Kelly’s Flooring has installed hardwood floors in St. Louis homes for over 45 years. Whether you’re adding solid hardwood to a new build, upgrading worn floors with engineered wood, or refinishing existing hardwood to like-new condition, our crews bring the skill and tools to do it right the first time.
We’re a full-service hardwood store and installer in one. Browse our showroom in High Ridge for hundreds of species, stains, and finishes — then let our local installers handle every step, from subfloor prep and acclimation to final staining and finishing.
- In-home measurement and written estimate
- Solid and engineered hardwood — wide-plank and standard widths
- Custom staining and site-finishing available
- Old flooring removal and subfloor prep included
- Nail-down, glue-down, and floating installation methods
- Hardwood refinishing and repair on existing floors
- Serving St. Louis, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Fenton, Arnold, and surrounding areas
Why Choose Hardwood Flooring?
Hardwood is one of the few flooring choices that actually increases in value over time — and can be renewed rather than replaced.
Durability That Lasts Generations
Properly installed and maintained hardwood floors routinely last 50–100 years. Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished multiple times, so scratches and worn traffic paths disappear instead of requiring a full replacement.
Adds Real Home Value
Real estate studies consistently show that hardwood flooring adds resale value to St. Louis homes. Buyers recognize the quality immediately, and hardwood is one of the most-searched features in home listings.
Can Always Be Refinished
Unlike carpet, LVP, or laminate, hardwood doesn’t get thrown away when it shows wear. Our refinishing crew can sand, re-stain, and re-coat existing hardwood to restore it completely — often for a fraction of replacement cost. Learn more about refinishing →
Timeless Aesthetic
Hardwood complements every interior style — traditional, modern farmhouse, contemporary, transitional. It never goes out of style and pairs naturally with virtually any wall color, cabinetry, or furniture.
Better Indoor Air Quality
Unlike carpet, hardwood doesn’t trap allergens, pet dander, or dust mites. For St. Louis families with allergies or asthma, hardwood is consistently recommended by allergists as the healthiest flooring choice.
Solid & Engineered Options
Solid hardwood is ideal above grade in living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Engineered hardwood — real wood over a stable plywood core — handles Missouri’s humidity swings and works in spaces where solid wood can’t. See engineered hardwood →
Wood Species Available in St. Louis
We carry solid and engineered hardwood in all the species St. Louis homeowners love most, stocked and available in our High Ridge showroom.
Red & White Oak
The most popular hardwood species in St. Louis. Oak offers excellent hardness (Janka 1290), a pronounced grain that hides everyday wear, and takes stain beautifully — from natural and light whitewash to dark espresso and gray tones.
Maple
Hard maple (Janka 1450) is one of the toughest domestic species available. Its tight, subtle grain and nearly white base color create a clean, contemporary look. Ideal for kitchens and high-traffic areas.
Walnut
American black walnut delivers rich chocolate tones and a flowing grain that looks stunning in dining rooms and living spaces. A premium species with a naturally dark finish that requires no stain in most applications.
Hickory
The hardest domestic hardwood available (Janka 1820). Hickory’s dramatic grain variation and natural color contrast — creams to browns — give it a distinctive, rustic character that holds up in the busiest households.
Ash
Similar hardness to oak with a slightly more open grain and a lighter natural color. Ash takes light-to-medium stains exceptionally well and is a favorite for wide-plank looks in transitional and modern interiors.
Exotic Species
We also carry Brazilian cherry (Jatoba), acacia, tigerwood, and other exotics for homeowners looking for something truly distinctive. Ask our showroom team about current availability and lead times.
How Hardwood Installation Works at Kelly’s Flooring
A clear, predictable process — from the day you call to the day you walk on your finished floor.
1. In-Home Estimate
We come to you, measure every room, inspect the subfloor, and walk through your goals — species, width, finish, budget, and timeline. You get a detailed written estimate with no surprises.
2. Select Your Wood
Visit our High Ridge showroom to see species, widths, and stains in full-size samples. We’ll help you choose between solid and engineered based on your subfloor, floor level, and humidity exposure.
3. Acclimation
Hardwood must acclimate to your home’s temperature and humidity before installation. We deliver material in advance and allow proper acclimation time to prevent post-installation gapping or cupping.
4. Subfloor Prep
We inspect and address the subfloor first — leveling, squeaks, moisture testing, and any repairs. A flat, dry, structurally sound subfloor is the foundation of a hardwood floor that lasts decades.
5. Installation & Finishing
Boards are laid in the selected pattern, blind-nailed or glued depending on the substrate and species. If site-finishing is chosen, we sand, apply stain, and coat with durable polyurethane or oil finish on-site.
6. Cleanup & Walkthrough
We clean the job site thoroughly, install transitions and moldings, and walk every room with you. We answer care and maintenance questions before we leave so your floors stay beautiful for years.
Top Hardwood Brands in St. Louis
We’re an authorized dealer for the hardwood brands homeowners and contractors trust most.
- Bruce Hardwood — America’s best-selling hardwood brand. Solid and engineered oak, maple, and hickory in dozens of stains and finishes.
- Anderson Tuftex — Premium solid and engineered hardwood with handcrafted character. Wide-plank oak and walnut collections with authentic wire-brushed and hand-scraped textures.
- Shaw Floors — Engineered hardwood with industry-leading finish durability. Shaw’s Epic Plus and Repel collections handle Missouri humidity exceptionally well.
- Mohawk — TecWood and RevWood engineered hardwood collections. Excellent dimensional stability and a broad range of species, widths, and stain options.
- Mirage Hardwood — Canadian-made precision milling with an 11-layer Titanur finish. One of the most durable factory finishes available — and one of the most realistic-looking floors on the market.
Hardwood Installation Near You
We install hardwood floors across the Greater St. Louis area. Pick the city closest to you for local service details.
St. Louis
Hardwood installation throughout the City of St. Louis and surrounding metro.
View St. Louis hardwood →Ballwin
Solid and engineered hardwood for Ballwin homes — living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms.
View Ballwin hardwood →Chesterfield
Premium hardwood flooring in Chesterfield — wide-plank, custom stain, site-finished.
View Chesterfield hardwood →Wildwood
Hardwood installation for Wildwood homes — new construction and replacement projects.
View Wildwood hardwood →Kirkwood
Solid hardwood and refinishing for Kirkwood’s classic and historic homes.
View Kirkwood hardwood →Fenton
Hardwood installation in Fenton — wide selection of species, stains, and widths.
View Fenton hardwood →Arnold
Hardwood floors for Arnold homes — solid, engineered, and refinishing available.
View Arnold hardwood →Manchester
Professional hardwood installation in Manchester — family-owned service since 1978.
View Manchester hardwood →Eureka
Hardwood installation in Eureka — new installs, replacements, and repairs.
View Eureka hardwood →High Ridge
Our home base — serving High Ridge and Jefferson County with hardwood installation and refinishing.
View High Ridge hardwood →South County
Hardwood flooring throughout South County neighborhoods and subdivisions.
View South County hardwood →West County
Premium hardwood installation across West County — Ladue, Town & Country, and beyond.
View West County hardwood →Hardwood Flooring Questions Answered
Ready for New Hardwood Floors?
Get an in-home estimate from St. Louis’s family-owned flooring experts. We’ve been installing hardwood in local homes since 1978.