Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Premium Hardwood Flooring Solutions
Williams Hardwood Flooring has been a trusted name in the industry since 1954, delivering uncompromising quality and craftsmanship to residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Founded by Ray Williams with a commitment to fair pricing and exceptional service, our company has grown through decades of satisfied customer referrals. Our team of experienced professionals, with an average of 15+ years in hardwood flooring, ensures every project meets the highest standards of care and precision. We specialize in installation, restoration, and maintenance of hardwood floors, serving clients across northern Ohio and nationwide. Our guarantee to exceed expectations or work for free until we do reflects our unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. As a family-owned business under Jim Leslie's leadership since 1978, we prioritize employee expertise and invest in training to maintain our industry-leading reputation.Our Akron-based showroom showcases the largest selection of hardwood, cork, and leather flooring options in Ohio, complemented by a comprehensive online store for DIY enthusiasts. From custom inlays to sports flooring installations, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver durable, aesthetically superior results. Our full-service approach includes dust evacuation systems, recoating, distressing, and decorative painting, ensuring solutions for every flooring need. With over 70 years of experience and three generations of loyal customers, we remain committed to the founding principles of quality, integrity, and personalized service that have defined our success.
Services
Residential Flooring
Commercial Flooring
Sports Flooring
Installation
Sanding & Finishing
Dust Evacuation
Material Sales
Maintenance
Custom Designs
Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of specialized hardwood flooring expertise
- Average employee experience of 15+ years in hardwood
- 80% of business comes from customer referrals
- 100% in-house bonded and insured professionals
- Comprehensive DIY support with online store access
Services
Residential Flooring
Williams Hardwood Flooring delivers premium residential solutions, from traditional strip flooring to custom inlays. Our Akron showroom features walnut, maple, cherry, hickory, and exotic hardwood options. With 70+ years of experience, we create durable, aesthetically pleasing floors that enhance home value. Our craftsmen specialize in matching modern needs with timeless design while maintaining structural integrity.
Sports Flooring
We specialize in sports flooring installations and upgrades for basketball courts, dance floors, and multi-purpose facilities. Our expertise includes NCAA-compliant court lines, shock-absorbing systems, and maintenance programs. As Ohio's leading provider, we serve colleges, universities, and recreational centers with performance-driven hardwood solutions that meet rigorous safety and durability standards.
Custom Designs
Our custom design service creates unique borders, medallions, and inlays that transform ordinary floors into artistic statements. Using advanced staining and painting techniques, we execute intricate patterns and logos while maintaining structural integrity. This service combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver one-of-a-kind flooring solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
Dust Evacuation
Williams' proprietary dust evacuation system captures 99% of particulates during sanding operations. This innovative technology protects indoor air quality while achieving superior surface preparation. The system enables efficient refinishing with minimal disruption to occupants, making it ideal for residential and commercial environments where cleanliness is paramount.
Floor Restoration
We restore aged or damaged hardwood floors to their original beauty using specialized techniques for distressing, hand hewing, and recoating. Our process preserves historical integrity while enhancing durability through modern finishes. This service extends floor lifespan and maintains property value through meticulous attention to detail and material conservation.
People
Ray Williams
Founder
Founded the company in 1954 by selling hardwood from his truck, establishing core values of quality, fair pricing, and exceptional service that continue to guide the business today.
Jim Leslie
President
Led the company since 1978, emphasizing employee expertise as the greatest asset. Maintains commitment to traditional craftsmanship while integrating modern flooring technologies to meet evolving customer needs.
Questions
What types of hardwood flooring services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and sports flooring solutions including installation, restoration, maintenance, and custom designs. Our services cover both prefinished and unfinished hardwood options.
Do you serve areas outside of Ohio?
While based in Akron, Ohio, we serve clients nationwide with our hardwood flooring expertise and product distribution network.
Can I purchase materials directly from Williams?
Yes, our online store offers flooring materials, maintenance products, and equipment for DIY projects, supported by professional guidance from our staff.
What makes Williams different from other flooring companies?
With 70+ years of experience and 80% of business from referrals, we combine in-house expertise, proprietary dust evacuation technology, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that sets us apart.
Do you handle large commercial projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with commercial installations including sports facilities, universities, and institutional buildings across various industries.
What warranty or guarantees do you offer?
We guarantee to exceed expectations or work for free until we do, with all projects backed by our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
Reviews (6)
Eric Vlahos
Jun 15, 2022
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I used Williams to refinish the floors in my house. Overall, they did a good job, and finished early. Some spots were rough after the stain and coat, but that's OK. The reason I didn't give it a 5-star was because they did not put a transition piece from my dining room to my three seasons room. The rep mentioned they usually don't do that after I pointed it out, but offered to drop a piece of trim off (which was very nice of him). However, it's been over 1.5 months, ,a nd I still have not received the trim. I'd use Williams again do to their low cost, but definitely make sure you get all the transition pieces you need.
Kristina Bunnell
Nov 11, 2021
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After some scheduling hiccups. the work done was excellent. We had 3 bedrooms refinished. The process was truly dustless and the work was done quickly (he even stayed longer the first day to get them all sanded and the first coat of poly on). The refinished floors look amazing! Service: Restoration
Steven Rossignol
Jun 10, 2021
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Bought 1200 square feet of 3/4" x 2 1/4" oak flooring. BEST price in Cleveland/Akron areas! Wood was without compromise for quality and installed as expected. Customer service was helpful and courteous. Also purchased Bona finish. Had a couple unopened bundles leftover which they took back. I can't recommend them enough and would buy from them again without a second thought.
Peejay Garcia
May 05, 2021
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Tried and true flooring business that has been around for a long time, and for good reason. They do everything from residential to full hardwood basketball courts. The sales team is genuine and truly want you to be happy in your choices, with no pressure. Installers are experienced and informative and you can tell they've been doing this stuff for awhile. The entire team top to bottom are patient and informative with any questions. I hope these guys continue to thrive.
Scott Wood
Apr 19, 2021
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I really like dealing with this place. Even if you're only coming in to pick up a few pieces of wood for a small repair, they treat you like you have a million dollar account. Been here a few times and they've never steered me wrong. It's nice going into small local businesses because they need you to stay in business. And it shows! Keep up the great work and I'll keep telling everyone who asks about floors to come your way!
Rich Schlue
Feb 02, 2021
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Excellent experience. Fantastic staff took the time to walk me.through every aspect of product purchase, install and then care. We travelled an hour & 15 minutes just to see them and it was worth every minutes price in gold!