Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Premium Hardwood Flooring Solutions in Austin
At Boatright Hardwood Floors, we combine over five decades of family expertise with a commitment to superior craftsmanship. Since 1973, our team has delivered high-quality hardwood flooring solutions, specializing in installation, restoration, and repair. Our trained professionals adhere to the latest industry standards through ongoing education and partnerships with the National Wood Flooring Association. We prioritize sustainability by offering Forest Stewardship Council-certified products and eco-friendly installation practices. With a showroom featuring 30+ wood types, we provide personalized consultations to match flooring solutions with client needs.Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our 100% satisfaction guarantee and willingness to stand behind every project. As a family-owned business, we maintain a personal approach to client relationships while ensuring technical excellence. Our dust-containment systems and custom sample creation further enhance the service experience. This combination of tradition, innovation, and community focus has established us as trusted leaders in Central Texas flooring for generations.
Services
Hardwood Installation
Floor Refinishing
Water Damage Repair
Custom Flooring
Floor Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Family owned with 50+ years of hardwood flooring expertise
- Trained installers maintaining NWFA certification standards
- Sustainable solutions using FSC-certified wood products
- 24/7 emergency response for water-damaged floors
- Lifetime material warranty with free maintenance guides
Associations and certifications
- National Wood Flooring Association
- Forest Stewardship Council
What people say
Amazing job
Exceeded expectations
Expert service
Top notch people
Outstanding flooring
Services
Hardwood Floor Installation
Our professional installation service combines expert craftsmanship with premium materials. We offer nail-down, glue-down, and floating installation methods using sustainably sourced woods. Each project includes subfloor assessment, precise acclimation, and finish selection from our 30+ species inventory. Our certified technicians ensure proper expansion gaps, seamless transitions, and dust-controlled environments through HEPA-filtered equipment. This comprehensive approach guarantees durable, beautiful results matching your aesthetic and functional needs.
Floor Refinishing
Professional refinishing restores worn floors to original condition without replacement. Our multi-stage process includes orbital sanding, hand-nailing, custom staining, and application of premium finishes. We offer oil-modified urethane for traditional durability, water-based options for low VOC requirements, and penetrating wax systems for historical preservation. Each project includes thorough cleaning, minor repairs, and protective coating application, extending floor lifespan while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic value.
Water Damage Repair
Specialized emergency response for water-damaged floors using industry-leading mitigation techniques. Our certified technicians perform moisture testing, controlled drying with industrial dehumidifiers, and targeted board replacement. We implement permanent solutions like moisture barriers and subfloor treatments to prevent recurrence. The process includes structural assessment, antimicrobial application, and precision matching of existing finishes, ensuring safety and preserving floor longevity while minimizing disruption to property owners.
Custom Flooring Solutions
Bespoke flooring design considering architectural style, lifestyle needs, and environmental factors. We offer custom staining matching specific color palettes, geometric pattern creation, and threshold integration. Our consultation process includes light analysis for finish selection, traffic pattern assessment for wear resistance, and acoustical considerations for multi-story buildings. This service transforms floors into personalized design statements while maintaining functional performance through proper material selection and installation methodology.
Floor Restoration
Comprehensive renewal of aged flooring using preservation techniques. Our approach combines traditional hand-scraping methods with modern dust-containment systems. Services include nail pocket filling, knot stabilization, and multi-coat finish restoration matching original specifications. We maintain historical accuracy in pattern replication and color matching while incorporating contemporary durability enhancements. This specialized service preserves architectural heritage while ensuring floors meet modern performance expectations through reinforced substructures and protective coatings.
People
Sam Boatright
Owner & Founder
Over 50 years in hardwood flooring, NWFA Sustainable Forest Committee member since 1986, innovator in eco-friendly installation methods, maintains family business legacy started in 1973.
Karen Boatright
Operations Manager
15+ years managing daily operations, expert in customer relations, oversees installer training programs, instrumental in expanding sustainable product offerings while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What hardwood flooring options do you offer?
We offer 30+ domestic and imported wood species in both solid and engineered formats, including custom staining options and eco-certified materials.
Do you handle water-damaged floors?
Yes, our emergency response team provides 24/7 assessment, drying, and repair services for water-damaged hardwood floors using specialized mitigation techniques.
Are your installers certified?
All technicians maintain NWFA certification through ongoing training programs and adhere to industry best practices for installation and safety.
How long does refinishing take?
Most residential projects complete in 3-5 days depending on floor size, including preparation, sanding, staining, and finishing with proper drying periods.
Do you offer warranties?
We provide a 1-year workmanship warranty and manufacturer-backed material warranties, with proper maintenance extending floor lifespan beyond 100 years.
Can you match existing floors?
Our specialists use precise color matching and pattern replication to ensure seamless integration with existing hardwood flooring during repairs or expansions.
Reviews (5)
Myles F.
Jun 27, 2019
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We selected Boatright for a very difficult repair project and are extremely pleased. The project involved extensive subfloor preparation and removal/replacement of solid oak flooring in two large areas in the house. In particular, the staff did a great job of cutting out and putting down new wood next to the wood edge of a kitchen island and cabinetry, getting as close as possible without damage. Also, the long seams between where new wood was installed and existing wood remained are invisible.
The staircase work was meticulous. Notably, we worked closely with staff on selection of the color finish and after several tests got exactly what we envisioned. The staff were pleasant, committed to doing a good job and careful about keeping the house sand-free and clean. Sam Boatright is a venerable, experienced and affable fellow, and right hand man Greg is very professional. No complaints. We recommend them highly.
The staircase work was meticulous. Notably, we worked closely with staff on selection of the color finish and after several tests got exactly what we envisioned. The staff were pleasant, committed to doing a good job and careful about keeping the house sand-free and clean. Sam Boatright is a venerable, experienced and affable fellow, and right hand man Greg is very professional. No complaints. We recommend them highly.
J. S.
Jan 04, 2019
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These guys are horrible. They took my $$ as a deposit for a job that was scheduled out 2 months in advance (due to closing in a new home). 5 days after giving the deposit the deal on the home fell apart - I called boatright to get a refund and they refused to cough it up saying they had already bought supplies. Seriously? Funny how when my lawyer contacted them there was a change in their story and I got my $$ back (less $1k in legal fees).
Mary
Aug 02, 2017
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Boatright Hardwood Floors were a pleasure to work with. I recently had carpet replaced with hardwood floors. The room was oddly shaped and has places where both marble and mirrors touch the floor. When there was any question, I was consulted and my wishes were carried out very professionally. i am so happy with how my new floor looks and I have received many compliments.
Loren L.
Jul 17, 2017
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I called this company for the first time on June 21 and spoke with Sam. We needed the floors waxed for a rental property we have between July 24 & July 30. I was given a bid over the phone by Sam Boatwright and when I asked about scheduling, I was told he would call me back "tomorrow". I didn't get a call the next day, so I called again and spoke with Greg, who got the same information I gave Sam the day before and I was told again that I would get a call back the next day.
I called nearly everyday between then to schedule the floors and no one would answer. I finally got a hold of Greg about a week ago (July 10) and he tells me he needs to actually visit the unit (also that he has no recollection of our conversation) - so this bid gets scheduled for last Thursday, July 13th. Then when I called to ask questions about the bid, they can't schedule the floors to be done the days I initially asked for it to be completed and Greg tells me the first time he ever talked to me was last Monday July 10th. Then GREG HUNG UP ON ME. Extremely unprofessional.
I called nearly everyday between then to schedule the floors and no one would answer. I finally got a hold of Greg about a week ago (July 10) and he tells me he needs to actually visit the unit (also that he has no recollection of our conversation) - so this bid gets scheduled for last Thursday, July 13th. Then when I called to ask questions about the bid, they can't schedule the floors to be done the days I initially asked for it to be completed and Greg tells me the first time he ever talked to me was last Monday July 10th. Then GREG HUNG UP ON ME. Extremely unprofessional.
Brian L.
Jun 01, 2017
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It is a rarity to find a flooring company (any company really) that is almost unanimously respected by clients, but such is the case with Boatright Hardwood Floors in Austin, TX. I want to thank Sam, Greg & the team for the thorough removal, meticulous preparation and installation of our hardwood floors. I would absolutely recommend Boatright Hardwood Floors for quality wood flooring to Central Texas. - Brian & Maria
