Unfinished Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Austin, TX and surrounding areas
At The Habitat Heroes, we specialize in installing and finishing unfinished engineered hardwood flooring for homeowners and contractors throughout Austin, Cedar Park, Buda, Kyle, Leander, Liberty Hill, and beyond. If you're looking for a versatile, long-lasting flooring option that can be completely customized to your style, unfinished engineered hardwood may be the perfect fit.
This type of flooring gives you the classic beauty of real wood, combined with the modern benefits of engineered construction—plus the opportunity to stain and finish your floors exactly how you want them.
Why Choose Unfinished Engineered Hardwood Flooring?
Unfinished engineered hardwood offers a unique balance between durability, customization, and natural beauty. Unlike prefinished floors, unfinished engineered hardwood is installed raw and then sanded, stained, and sealed on-site. That gives you more control over every detail—from the color and finish to the exact sheen level.
Here are a few key advantages:
Custom Color Matching
One of the biggest benefits of unfinished engineered wood is the ability to match existing floors or create a custom look. Whether you're remodeling a portion of your home or installing flooring in a new build, we can blend your new floors with adjacent hardwood or create a bold, custom stain that reflects your personal style.
We proudly use DuraSeal professional stains and sealers, which are trusted by flooring professionals across the country. DuraSeal products offer a wide variety of rich tones and natural finishes, and they penetrate deeply for a consistent, even result. Paired with Bona professional top coats, your floors will not only look stunning—they’ll be built to last.
Site-Finished for a Seamless Look
Unfinished engineered hardwood is finished *after* installation, which means no micro-bevels, no gaps, and no visible edge lines. The result is a completely smooth, seamless surface that looks and feels like traditional solid hardwood.
We carefully sand each floor after installation to ensure a flat, even surface. Then we apply stain and finish by hand, ensuring the highest level of quality and attention to detail.
Engineered for Stability
Engineered hardwood is constructed in multiple layers, with a real hardwood veneer on top and cross-grain layers underneath. This construction makes the flooring more dimensionally stable than solid hardwood—meaning it's less likely to warp, expand, or contract due to Texas humidity and temperature changes.
That makes it a great choice for basements, slab foundations, and areas with fluctuating moisture, all while maintaining the timeless appeal of wood.
Refinishable Surface
Many people don’t realize that unfinished engineered hardwood can often be **refinished in the future**, depending on the thickness of the top wear layer. That means your floors can be restored and refreshed for decades to come—offering long-term value and flexibility.
Our Process: Professional Finish, Every Time
We don’t just install your floors—we bring them to life.
Once the unfinished engineered planks are installed, we start with professional sanding to ensure an even surface. We then apply DuraSeal stains or sealers to create the look you want, whether it's a warm, rustic brown or a cool, contemporary gray, or just about any other color or shade that you have in mind. We show color samples directly on your floor during the sanding process and can mix colors to really get it dialed in if needed!
Next comes the Bona waterborne top coats, which provides a beautiful finish that’s durable, low-VOC, and family-friendly. Bona’s industry-leading finishes offer superior resistance to scratches, scuffs, and household chemicals, giving you a floor that not only looks amazing but performs for years to come.
You can choose from multiple sheen levels—the most common being matte and satin, —to match your aesthetic and lifestyle needs.
Why Choose The Habitat Heroes?
We’re more than just flooring installers—we’re **your trusted local team** for hardwood flooring and home improvement projects in the Austin area. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we take pride in offering high-quality work with clear communication, fair pricing, and exceptional results.
When you work with us, you get:
* Expert installation of engineered and solid hardwood flooring
* Custom stain and finish application
* High-quality products from DuraSeal and Bona
* Honest advice tailored to your home and budget
* Friendly, responsive service from a team that cares
Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life
Ready to transform your home with the warmth and beauty of unfinished engineered hardwood floors? Let’s talk.
Whether you’re upgrading a single room or flooring your entire home, The Habitat Heroes are here to help you every step of the way—from selection and installation to staining and finishing.
Contact us today for a free consultation!
