Hardwood Flooring: Choose The Best Option For Your Minnesota Space

Add a touch of elegance to any room with our wide selection of hardwood flooring products at Lyle's Flooring America near Winona, Minnesota!

Hardwood flooring has long been a favorite choice for homeowners, and for good reason. Its natural warmth, distinctive grain patterns, and timeless appeal make it a stunning feature in any house. Today, advancements in flooring technology ensure durability, enabling hardwood floors to withstand daily life while retaining their beauty for decades. However, when it comes to choosing hardwood flooring, understanding the options is key to making the right choice for your home and lifestyle.

This guide will explain the essentials of hardwood flooring, including the types available, their benefits, and how to select the best fit for your needs.

hardwood floors in a cozy minimalist living room with grey couches and large corner window

warm light tones hardwood floors in a bright neutral toned bedroom

cool toned hardwood floors in a stylish dinging room

Best Types of Hardwood Flooring

When deciding on hardwood floors, you’ll encounter two main types—solid hardwood and engineered hardwood. Each offers unique benefits and suits different environments.

Solid Hardwood

Solid hardwood is crafted from a single, solid piece of wood. Known for its timeless look and durability, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times, making it a long-lasting option.

Ideal Areas: Solid hardwood thrives in high-traffic spaces like living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, and stairs due to its durability.
Moisture Sensitivity: Since solid wood expands and contracts with changes in humidity, it’s best installed in areas with stable moisture levels. Maintaining consistent indoor humidity using a humidifier or dehumidifier for climates with significant seasonal changes can help prevent damage.

Engineered Hardwood

Engineered hardwood is built with multiple layers of wood topped with a real hardwood veneer. This layered design enhances its stability, making it less prone to expansion and contraction than solid hardwood.

Ideal Areas: Engineered hardwood is perfect for humid spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. It’s also great for regions with extreme weather conditions, such as Minnesota’s snowy winters.
Durability: While it offers excellent resistance to warping and moisture, it still maintains the natural beauty of hardwood.

Both solid and engineered hardwood feature diverse finishes, colors, and grain patterns, allowing you to match your flooring to your vision.

Can My Hardwood Floors Handle Humidity?

Minnesota’s fluctuating temperatures—from sub-zero winters to humid summers—can affect hardwood flooring. Changes in moisture levels can cause the hardwood to expand or contract, so choosing the right type of wood for your environment is important. Engineered hardwood is the best option for areas prone to moisture, while solid wood floors can still be enjoyed if you’re willing to maintain a stable indoor climate with humidifiers or dehumidifiers as needed.

What's the Best Hardwood Floor Design for My MN Home?

At Lyle’s Flooring America, we prioritize product education to ensure the best outcomes for your project, and we're always a few steps ahead of the hottest design trends. Our selection includes budget-friendly options and high-end hardwoods, allowing you to find the perfect match for your home. While many homeowners in Minnesota City are shifting towards lighter wood tones, we also offer traditional favorites like golden oak, which complements the area's early 1900s architecture.

What Are the Benefits of Hardwood for My MN Remodel?

Hardwood flooring offers numerous advantages, making it a popular choice for remodeling projects:

Custom Designs: Hardwood floors provide timeless beauty and can be customized in various styles and colors to create the look you love.
Ease of Maintenance: With proper care, hardwood floors will maintain their like-new appearance for years to come. Our team will provide maintenance tips tailored to your specific hardwood choice.
Return on Investment: Hardwood flooring adds value to your home, increasing its market appeal and boosting property value.
Scratch-Resistant Durability: Modern hardwood finishes provide scratch resistance, though it’s still a good idea to use area rugs, avoid high heels, and keep pet nails trimmed.
Longevity: When properly cared for, hardwood floors can last for decades, making them a durable and lasting investment.
Eco-Friendly: Hardwood is a sustainable, eco-friendly material that promotes cleaner indoor air quality.

Hardwood Floor Installations with Our Minnesota Experts

When you choose Lyle's Flooring America, you can trust our team of experienced installers to handle your hardwood floor installation with precision and care. With such an important investment, it’s essential to rely on professionals who are familiar with our product lines. Our comprehensive installation process includes:

Delivering materials a week in advance allows them to acclimate to your home’s climate.

Preparing the subfloor and removing old flooring.
Installing the hardwood with expert craftsmanship.
Cleaning the area after installation.
Following up to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Our Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures a smooth installation process. If you’re not completely satisfied with your new floors within 30 days of installation, we’ll replace them with a product of a similar price—because your satisfaction is our priority.

Why Shop Hardwood Floors at Lyle’s Flooring America?

As a locally owned business and a member of the Flooring America family, Lyle’s Flooring America has access to industry-leading brands at competitive prices, thanks to our 500-store buying power. We offer budget-friendly pricing on top brands, including Paramount and Mercier. Being a family-run business means you can expect personalized customer service and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. We take pride in serving our Minnesota City neighbors and are dedicated to providing the best in hardwood flooring.

Contact us today to start your search for stunning new hardwood floors. We proudly serve Minnesota City, Winona, Goodview, Buffalo City, Dodge, and the surrounding areas in Minnesota, as well as Arcadia and Galesville, Wisconsin.