Boulder, CO · Flooring

Flooring in Boulder.

Refinish the original oak hiding under the carpet, or install new hardwood, tile, or luxury vinyl. We level old Boulder subfloors and acclimate wood to the dry mountain air so the floor stays flat and tight.

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What we see in Boulder floors

Boulder floors come with a few local surprises.

The dry air at altitude and the age of the housing both change how a floor should go down here. Do it wrong and you get gaps, cracks, and rocking planks by the first winter. Here is what we plan for.

Original oak under the carpet

Pull the carpet in a Newlands, Whittier, or Mapleton Hill home and there is often original oak underneath. If the boards have enough thickness left, refinishing brings them back and keeps the character. We check the wear layer first and tell you straight whether it is worth saving.

Dry air at 5,430 feet

Boulder's low-humidity mountain air pulls moisture out of wood. Flooring installed before it adjusts can shrink and open gaps over the first winter. We let the material acclimate in your home before install so the floor stays tight through the seasons.

Settled floors in the older core

A century-old home near downtown has moved. Floors slope and dip, and if you tile straight over that, the grout lines crack. We flatten the subfloor first so tile lasts and planks sit solid.

Ranch subfloors in the south

The 1950s and 1960s ranches in Table Mesa and Martin Acres often have subfloors that have dipped, or a slab on the lower level. We use the right prep for each substrate, whether that is leveling a wood subfloor or prepping a slab for luxury vinyl.

The right floor for the room

Hardwood in the living spaces, tile in wet areas, and durable luxury vinyl in basements and busy family homes. We match the material to how the room gets used and to the dry climate, so you are not fighting the floor later.

Clean transitions and no landmark worry

Interior flooring is generally not landmark-reviewed, even in a historic district, so refinishing original floors is one of the easiest ways to honor an older Boulder home. We set clean transitions between rooms and materials so the whole floor reads as one.

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4.8 stars from Boulder-area homeowners.

The same things come up again and again: honest quotes, a crew that keeps you informed, and a clean site at the end of every day.

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"Josh remodeled my entire house, top to bottom. His team made sure I was informed and satisfied every step of the way. His quotes were fair and honest, and his work was beyond satisfactory."

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Tyler B.
Whole-home remodel
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"Joshua and his crew were amazing to work with, professional, communicative, and budget-friendly. Joshua stayed on top of every detail. They get an A+ from me!"

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Rylee Avila
Bathroom remodel
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"From the first phone call I knew I was going in the right direction. The professionalism from the quote to the work being done was extremely satisfactory. I would highly recommend anyone in need of construction to use this company."

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Zachary H.
Bathroom remodel

Where we install floors in Boulder

Floors in every Boulder neighborhood.

From the oak floors near downtown to the ranch subfloors south of Baseline, we work all over the city. A few of the neighborhoods we are in often:

Boulder flooring questions

What homeowners ask us.

Should I refinish the original oak floors in my older Boulder home?
Usually yes. A lot of older homes in Newlands, Whittier, and Mapleton Hill have original oak under the carpet, and it often cleans up beautifully. If the boards have enough thickness left, refinishing keeps the character and costs less than a full replacement. We check the wear layer first and tell you straight whether it is worth saving.
Why does wood flooring need to acclimate in Boulder?
Boulder sits around 5,430 feet with dry, low-humidity air. Wood that goes down before it adjusts to that dryness can shrink and open gaps between boards over the first winter. We let the flooring sit in your home to acclimate before we install, so the floor stays tight through the seasons.
My old Boulder floors are not level. Can you fix that?
Yes. Century-old homes near downtown have settled, and postwar ranch subfloors in Table Mesa and Martin Acres often dip. We flatten the subfloor with the right approach for the substrate before anything goes down, so tile does not crack and planks do not rock.
Do I need a permit to replace flooring in Boulder?
A straight floor swap usually does not need a permit. Interior flooring is also generally not landmark-reviewed, even in a historic district. If flooring is part of a larger remodel that touches structure, plumbing, or electrical, that larger scope may pull a City of Boulder permit. We tell you which case you are in.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. JAC Enterprise is licensed and insured. License and insurance details come with your written estimate.

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