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5 Generations of Professional Lineage “That’s a Legacy Worth Talking About”

About Us

Three Decades of Impactful Design: Since 1981

Garlason’s Fine Hardwood Flooring is a 3rd Generation hardwood flooring company that specializes in installing a new hardwood floor; refinishing an existing hardwood floor; or repairing any hardwood floor.
Since 1981 we have been servicing the Santa Clara and adjacent Counties.

Our History

My Grandfather John L. Jones on the left was a business owner 13 years before this photo was taken in 1938 with three of his four sons. The three that are pictured hear taught 13 of his grandchildren how to work with wood to become very qualified craftsmen at an early age. I as well as several other cousins are the sons of one of his 6 daughters. As kids during the summer and many weekends our uncles would take us to various job projects they had, one place particular was the Wriggly chewing gum owners mansion in So. Pasadena.

His Legacy

That was a lot of floors my uncles were working on, and what a memory. We learned valuable lessons of skilled labor as well as customer service and these traits are still with us. Fast forward to current times and you will find 11 flooring contractors currently still running a business our grandfather taught his sons who in turn taught us. Although I am a third generation craftsman, we can proudly boast of 5 generations of hardwood flooring contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at 408-274-4338 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
What are the benefits of Hardwood flooring?

The benefits of having hardwood flooring is emormous compared to carpet and better than average for any other in home livable floor surface. Today’s floors with high quality durable protective finish coats are basically maintenance free and will give you plenty of years of sustainable beauty.

How long will my hardwood floors last?

This is by far the #1 question of all time. Your hardwood floors with proper basic care will out live you several lifetimes from the tree source. This is because a standard 3/4″ hardwood flooring has 5/16″ wear layer and can be sanded approximately 7 times with and average refinishing lasting over 30 years with todays protective polyurethane coatings.

Can I install hardwood floors in my basement?

Traditionally the answer is below grade level (below your soil line) is forbidden for solid hardwood flooring. But with new technology manufacturing of engineered hardwood flooring can be installed without any issues, so enjoy your extra space with a lifetime of hardwood flooring beauty. 

Can I change the color of my hardwood floors?

Many species of hardwood flooring can be stained or dyed to achieve a different color. But not species offer a beautiful result. Oak hardwood flooring can be the best solution for staining or dying to create a beautiful array of color choices. 

How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost?

“What is the average cost of refinishing hardwood floors?” is one of he most common question we hear over the phone. The cost of wood floor refinishing depends on many factors, the type of wood flooring (solid or engineered), thickness of top wear layer, type of existing finish (urethane, oil, aluminum oxide, etc), type of new finish (oil or water based finish), and other additional factors (groove depth, nails on the top, areas of wood repairs and replacements). The qulaity of a companies craftsmen and years of service expertise are also price considerations. Industry averages for your area will make a difference in the price as well. 

Servicing Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

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We love our customers, so feel free to visit us during normal business hours with a scheduled appointment for hardwood floors or refinishing wood floors.

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Areas of Service: San Jose – Gilroy – Morgan Hill – Campbell – Los Gatos – Santa Clara – Sunnyvale – Saratoga – Mountainview – Los Altos – Los Altos Hills – Portola Valley – Palo Alto – Stanford – Woodside – Redwood City – San Carlos – Menlo Park – Half Moon Bay – Hillsborough – San Mateo

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