On-Site Assessment and Quote
We walk your space, take moisture meter readings, measure square footage, and check subfloor condition. You get a written quote within 24 hours with materials, labor, and timeline spelled out.
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4+ Years Trusted in Austin
What Our Commercial Wood Flooring Service Includes
Every commercial job includes the full scope from demo to final walkthrough, so you are not coordinating three different trades. Add-ons like stair work or LVP in back-of-house areas get quoted separately and clearly.
Demo and Disposal
We remove old carpet, tile, VCT, or failed wood with pry bars and multi-tools, then haul everything away. Subfloor gets inspected and prepped before any new material goes down.
Subfloor Leveling and Moisture Control
Uneven subfloor causes squeaks, gaps, and premature failure. We grind or float the slab flat and install the right underlayment and moisture barrier for Austin's humidity swings.
Material Supply and Installation
We source engineered or solid hardwood planks from trusted brands like Shaw, Mohawk, Armstrong, Bruce, and Mannington, then install with proper expansion gaps and fasteners.
Sanding, Staining, and Finishing
Drum sander and edge sander work, wood filler in seams, stain matched to your spec, and two to three coats of commercial-grade polyurethane finish for durability.
Final Walkthrough and Care Guide
We walk the finished floor with you, fix any punch-list items, and hand over a simple care guide so your team knows how to clean and protect the floor long-term.
What Commercial Wood Flooring in Austin Involves
Commercial Wood Flooring in Austin means installing or restoring a wood floor system rated for constant foot traffic, rolling loads, and the kind of abuse a home never sees. That starts with a moisture meter reading on the slab, then an engineered or solid hardwood planks build with the right underlayment, flooring nails, and transition strips for your layout. We level uneven subfloor, control dust with a containment system, and finish with a commercial-grade polyurethane finish that stands up to chairs, carts, and mop buckets.
Austin businesses call us for three reasons: a new build needs floors before opening day, an existing floor has cupping, crowning, or gray finish that customers notice, or a tenant improvement has to hit a hard deadline. Downtown Austin TX storefronts and Travis County office parks both deal with the same problem: humidity swings that move wood. We install with expansion gaps and moisture control so your floor stays flat through a Texas summer.
How Our Commercial Floor Installation Process Works
Every job runs the same five steps, whether it is a 400-square-foot office or a 6,000-square-foot restaurant. You get a written scope, a start date, and a crew that works around your business hours.
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Schedule
Call or book online — a real human picks up and confirms a 2-hour arrival window.
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Diagnose
Licensed tech inspects on-site, then walks you through the cause and your options.
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Fix
The job is completed to code and done right the first time — no shortcuts, no surprises.
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Guarantee
Every job backed by a written workmanship warranty — and we stand behind it.
Tools and Methods We Use
Tools & Equipment
Drum Sander and Edge Sander
Used for full sand-and-finish jobs. The drum sander handles the field, the edge sander gets into corners and along walls for a uniform surface.
Moisture Meter
Reads slab and wood moisture content before installation. This is the single most important step for preventing cupping and crowning in Austin's humidity.
Flooring Stapler and Nail Gun
Fastens solid and engineered planks to the subfloor at the correct angle and depth so boards stay tight and quiet underfoot.
Dust Containment System
HEPA-filtered containment that captures sanding dust at the source. Essential for occupied commercial buildings, clinics, and restaurants.
Buffer and Floor Roller
Buffer smooths between finish coats. Floor roller presses adhesive-set floors flat and ensures full contact with the subfloor.
Oscillating Multi-Tool and Pry Bar
Used during demo and detail work. Multi-tool cuts around door jambs and outlets; pry bars pull old flooring without damaging the subfloor.
Methods & Standards
NWFA Installation Standards
We follow National Wood Flooring Association guidelines for expansion gaps, fastener spacing, and moisture content. These standards are what separate a floor that lasts 20 years from one that fails in three.
Moisture Testing Before Every Install
We take moisture meter readings on the slab and on the wood before installation. If readings are out of range, we adjust the plan or install a barrier. This single step prevents most callbacks.
Dustless Sanding with HEPA Filtration
Our sanding equipment connects to a HEPA-filtered containment system. Dust gets captured at the source instead of settling on your inventory, equipment, and HVAC system.
Commercial-Grade Finish Systems
We use Bona and Duraseal finish products rated for commercial traffic. Two to three coats with proper cure time between each gives you a finish that holds up to chairs, carts, and mop buckets.
When Austin Businesses Call Us
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A Downtown Austin restaurant is opening in six weeks and needs a durable wood floor in the dining room.
What we do: We spec engineered hardwood with a commercial-grade finish, schedule demo and install around the general contractor's timeline, and finish before the health inspection.
→ Restaurant opens on time with a floor rated for daily dining traffic and easy cleanup.
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An office building in Westlake is refreshing common areas and tenant suites before lease renewal season.
What we do: We refinish existing hardwood in place with dustless sanding, then install matching engineered planks in two new suites.
→ Building looks updated, tenants renew, and the property manager has one vendor to call for future work.
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A retail store in Zilker has a floor that is cupping from a slab moisture problem and looks bad to customers.
What we do: We diagnose the moisture source, install a proper barrier, replace damaged planks, and refinish the whole floor to a uniform color.
→ Floor is flat, uniform, and protected. Store stays open during the work with overnight scheduling.
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A multi-family property in Round Rock needs stair treads and common-area flooring refinished before a new management company takes over.
What we do: We refinish stair treads with slip-resistant finish, refinish the lobby hardwood, and install LVP in the mailroom and break area.
→ Property passes inspection, looks refreshed, and the new manager has a local flooring contact.
How Commercial Wood Flooring Runs in Austin
Austin's climate is the biggest factor in how a commercial wood floor performs. Summer humidity pushes indoor moisture levels up, and winter dry spells pull them down. Wood moves with both. We install with expansion gaps sized for Austin's swing and use engineered planks in most commercial spaces because the cross-ply core handles that movement better than solid wood. Older buildings around Downtown Austin and Travis County often have slab moisture issues or uneven subfloor from decades of tenant buildouts, so we test and prep before we install anything. We also work around Austin's busy commercial calendar: restaurant openings, retail holiday seasons, and office lease turnovers. That means nights, weekends, and staged installs so your business keeps running. If you need affordable commercial wood flooring Austin Texas businesses can schedule around their operations, we build the timeline to match your hours, not ours.
Neighborhoods We Serve
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Downtown Austin
Older buildings with slab moisture and tight loading access. We stage materials off-site and work overnight to avoid street closures and parking issues.
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Westlake
Office parks and professional suites where dust control and quiet work matter. We run HEPA containment and schedule around tenant business hours.
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Zilker
Retail and restaurant spaces with high foot traffic. Floors here need commercial-grade finish and fast recoat cycles to stay open.
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Round Rock
Newer commercial buildouts and multi-family common areas. We coordinate with general contractors on tight opening deadlines.
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Cedar Park
Growing retail and medical office corridor. Clinics need dustless sanding and after-hours scheduling to stay operational.
Local Conditions We Plan For
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Summer humidity swings from 40% to 80% indoor RH
Wood expands and contracts. We size expansion gaps and use engineered planks to absorb the movement without cupping or gapping.
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Slab-on-grade construction common in newer Austin commercial buildings
Slabs wick moisture. We test with a moisture meter and install a barrier before any wood goes down.
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Older building stock with uneven or patched subfloor
We grind or float the subfloor flat before installation. Skipping this step causes squeaks, gaps, and premature finish failure.
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Year-round commercial traffic with no natural downtime
We schedule overnight and weekend shifts so your business does not lose revenue during installation or refinishing.
Downtown Austin Restaurant Dining Room
Commercial Floor Problems We Fix in Austin
Most commercial wood floor failures trace back to moisture, subfloor movement, or the wrong finish for the traffic load. We diagnose the cause before we touch a sander.
Problem
Floor cupping and crowning from slab moisture
Cupped boards trap dirt, look uneven underfoot, and get worse every humid season until the floor fails completely.
Our Fix
We test slab moisture, install the correct moisture barrier and underlayment, and replace damaged planks. For active moisture issues, we address the source before reinstalling so the new floor stays flat.
Problem
Gray, scratched finish in high-traffic zones
A worn finish lets moisture into the wood, which leads to staining, warping, and eventually a full replacement instead of a recoat.
Our Fix
We screen and recoat or fully sand and refinish with commercial-grade polyurethane. A recoat every three to five years in high-traffic areas keeps the floor protected and looking sharp.
Problem
Squeaky floors and gaps at seams
Squeaks signal loose fasteners or subfloor movement. Gaps collect debris and make the floor look neglected to customers.
Our Fix
We tighten or replace fasteners, add wood filler to gaps, and correct subfloor movement. Most squeak and gap issues get resolved during a refinish without a full tear-out.
Problem
Water damage from leaks or spills
Standing water warps planks, lifts finish, and can grow mold under the floor if not addressed quickly.
Our Fix
We pull damaged planks, dry and treat the subfloor, replace with matched material, and refinish the area to blend. Fast response limits how much of the floor has to come out.
Why Austin Businesses Choose Wood Floors
A commercial wood floor is not a cosmetic upgrade. It is a working surface that has to survive thousands of footsteps a day, look sharp in front of customers, and be repairable instead of replaceable.
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Built for Daily Traffic
A properly installed commercial wood floor handles 10,000-plus footsteps a day without showing wear paths. We spec thicker wear layers and commercial-grade polyurethane finish so your floor holds up in entryways, checkout lanes, and dining rooms instead of needing a recoat every 18 months.
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Repairable, Not Replaceable
When a section gets scratched or water damaged, we can sand and refinish or swap individual planks instead of tearing out the whole floor. That keeps long-term cost of commercial hardwood floors in Austin Texas far below the price of replacing tile or carpet every few years.
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Cleaner Look, Easier Upkeep
Wood does not hold dust, pet stains, or odors the way carpet does. A damp mop and a pH-neutral cleaner once a week keeps a commercial wood floor looking new, which matters for restaurants, clinics, and any space customers judge in the first ten seconds.
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Adds Real Property Value
Hardwood is one of the few finishes that appraisers and tenants both notice. For landlords in Zilker or Westlake, a commercial wood floor is a leasing advantage, and for owners it is a capital improvement that outlasts three carpet cycles.
Licensed, Certified, and Accountable
Licensed & Certified
- NWFA Certified Installer — issued by National Wood Flooring Association
- NWFA Certified Sand & Finisher — issued by National Wood Flooring Association
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified — issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- OSHA Safety Compliance — issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- BBB Accredited Business — issued by Better Business Bureau
Verified Reviews
Google ★★★★★4.9
General Wood Flooring refinished our restaurant floor in four overnight shifts. Zero disruption to business, dust containment worked perfectly, and the floor looks brand new. Fair price and they actually showed up when they said they would.
Yelp ★★★★★4.8
We had three office suites that needed new floors before tenants moved in. They quoted in a day, installed in nine days, and the finish has held up great. Already booked them for our next building.
BBB ★★★★★5.0
Diagnosed a slab moisture problem that two other companies missed. Fixed the subfloor, installed a barrier, and replaced the damaged planks. Honest work at a fair price. Highly recommend for any Austin commercial job.
Four Years of Austin Commercial Floor Experience
General Wood Flooring LLC has been installing and refinishing floors in Austin since 2022. In four years we have worked on offices, retail buildouts, restaurants, salons, and multi-family common areas across Travis County. Our installers are trained on NWFA installation and sand-and-finish standards, and we run EPA Lead-Safe Certified practices on any building built before 1978. We know how Austin humidity moves wood, how to spec a floor for a kitchen or a lobby, and how to keep a job on schedule when a tenant improvement deadline is non-negotiable.
- NWFA Certified Installer and NWFA Certified Sand & Finisher trained crews on every commercial job.
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified for pre-1978 buildings, common in older Austin commercial stock.
- OSHA Safety Compliance on every site, including occupied buildings and after-hours work.
- BBB Accredited Business and holder of a Texas state contractor license.
- We have installed and refinished floors in offices, restaurants, and retail spaces across Travis County.
What Austin Businesses Say
Real experiences from customers who chose our Commercial Wood Flooring services.
“We needed our dining room floor refinished without closing for a week. General Wood Flooring worked four overnight shifts, sanded and sealed the whole space, and we opened every morning on time. The dust containment was no joke, zero mess in the kitchen. Floor still looks new eight months in.”
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Marcus R.
Restaurant Owner, Downtown Austin
“They installed engineered hardwood in three office suites at our Westlake property. Quote was itemized, timeline was accurate, and the crew cleaned up every night. Our tenants moved in on schedule. We have already booked them for the next building.”
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Priya S.
Property Manager, Westlake
“Our storefront floor was cupping from a slab moisture problem. They diagnosed it, fixed the subfloor, and installed new engineered planks with proper moisture barrier. No cupping since. Fair price, honest communication, and they actually answered the phone when I called.”
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Daniel K.
Retail Owner, Zilker
Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers to the questions we hear most often from local homeowners and property managers.
How much does commercial wood flooring cost in Austin TX?
Most commercial wood flooring in Austin runs $8 to $16 per square foot installed in 2026, depending on material and site conditions. Engineered hardwood sits at the lower end; solid hardwood and full sand-and-finish jobs sit higher. Demo, subfloor leveling, and after-hours scheduling add cost. A 2,000-square-foot office typically lands between $18,000 and $30,000 all-in.
What is the best wood floor for business in Austin Texas?
Engineered hardwood planks are the best fit for most Austin businesses. The cross-ply core handles humidity swings better than solid wood, and the wear layer can be refinished once or twice. For restaurants and clinics, we often recommend engineered wood with a commercial-grade polyurethane finish. Solid hardwood works well in lower-traffic offices and retail where you want the longest possible service life.
Who installs commercial wood flooring near me in Austin?
General Wood Flooring LLC installs commercial wood flooring across Austin and Travis County, including Downtown Austin, Zilker, Circle C, Westlake, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, and Lakeway. We handle demo, subfloor prep, installation, sanding, and finish in-house. Call 512 877 7960 for a same-day estimate.
How long does commercial floor installation take in Austin TX?
A typical 2,000-square-foot commercial install takes three to five working days for installation, plus one to three days for demo and prep. If the job includes sanding and finish, add three to four more days for cure time between coats. After-hours jobs run longer in calendar days but never interrupt your business hours.
Related Services
Hardwood Floor Installation
New hardwood installs for Austin offices, retail, and restaurants. We handle subfloor prep, moisture control, and finish so your commercial space opens on schedule with a floor that lasts.
View Hardwood Floor InstallationEngineered Hardwood Installation
The go-to choice for Austin commercial spaces with humidity swings. Engineered planks install fast, handle slab moisture better than solid wood, and can be refinished when traffic wears them down.
View Engineered Hardwood InstallationSolid Hardwood Installation
For lower-traffic commercial spaces that want the longest service life. Solid planks can be sanded and refinished multiple times, making them a smart long-term investment for owner-occupied buildings.
View Solid Hardwood InstallationHardwood Floor Refinishing
Bring a dull, gray, or scratched commercial floor back to life without replacing it. We sand, stain, and seal in place, usually over a weekend, so your business reopens Monday looking new.
View Hardwood Floor RefinishingDustless Sanding & Refinishing
HEPA-filtered sanding for occupied commercial buildings. No dust clouds, no shutdowns. Ideal for clinics, restaurants, and offices where airborne dust would disrupt operations or trigger complaints.
View Dustless Sanding & RefinishingFloor Staining & Color Change
Update your commercial space without a full replacement. We sand back the old finish and apply a new stain, from warm Duraseal tones to modern gray, then seal with commercial-grade polyurethane.
View Floor Staining & Color ChangeContact General Wood Flooring LLC
Call us at 512 877 7960 or send an email and we will get back to you the same business day. We answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm, and we run 24/7 emergency response for water-damaged floors. Same-day estimates across Austin and Travis County.
General Wood Flooring LLC
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Phone
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Address
6900 Deep Cir, Austin, TX 78744
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Hours
Mon–Fri: 7AM – 7PM
Sat: 8AM – 4PM
Sun: Emergency Only
24/7 Emergency Available