Hardwood Flooring for Royal Oak's Historic Homes

Royal Oak's 1920s–1950s bungalows almost universally have 2¼" red oak or maple floors — often the original installation. To match them, you need to match three things: species (red oak or maple), width (2¼" is standard for that era), and stain. We carry unfinished red oak and maple in 2¼" width from Sheoga and Indiana Hardwood. For stain matching, bring a photo of your existing floor and we'll pull DuraSeal samples to find the closest match. Ron Fox has matched hundreds of Royal Oak bungalow floors over 20 years and can advise on whether your existing floors can be refinished to match new material or whether replacement is the better path.

In most cases, yes — and it's usually the better choice for Royal Oak bungalows. Original 2¼" red oak floors from the 1920s–1950s are typically thick enough to sand 2–3 more times. The key question is whether the boards are cupped, cracked, or have gaps that refinishing won't fix. We carry the full professional refinishing supply line — Norton abrasives, DuraSeal stains, Bona and Fabulon finishes — and can refer trusted refinishing contractors who work in Royal Oak. Call us at (248) 853-2232 to discuss your specific situation.

Royal Oak's renovation market has two distinct camps. Homeowners restoring historic bungalows typically stay with 2¼"–3" red oak or maple — either refinishing the original floors or adding matching material in additions. Homeowners doing full gut renovations or updating mid-century homes are increasingly choosing wide-plank (5"–7") white oak engineered hardwood with a wire-brushed or natural finish — it reads as modern but still warm, which suits Royal Oak's aesthetic. Urban Floor, Kentwood, and Preverco are popular for this application.

Yes. Royal Oak has a significant stock of 1950s–1960s ranch and split-level homes with mid-century modern character. For these homes, wide-plank white oak with a natural or light stain is the most popular choice — it complements the clean lines and open plans of mid-century architecture. We also carry walnut, which is a classic mid-century species. Urban Floor's contemporary collections and Three Trees' Nordic line are popular for Royal Oak mid-century renovations.

About 20 minutes. From Royal Oak, take Woodward Ave north to I-75 north, or take 13 Mile Road east to Rochester Road north. We're at 1799 Northfield Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm and Sat 9am–12pm.

Yes — we sell a full professional refinishing supply line to homeowners and contractors. Norton abrasives (sandpaper, screens, discs), DuraSeal stains in 40+ colors, Bona and Fabulon finish systems, Woodwise filler, and application tools. Royal Oak DIYers are some of our best customers for refinishing supplies. Call (248) 853-2232 or visit our showroom.