Wide-plank floors – boards 7 inches and wider – are the signature of a high-end Manhattan renovation. NYC Floor Pro installs luxury wide-plank hardwood across the city, from European white oak in uptown apartments to the approximately 8,000 square feet of wide-plank engineered oak we sanded and finished at the Tiffany flagship in Midtown West.
Why wide plank
Wider boards show more of the wood’s character and make rooms feel larger and calmer. Long lengths and wide faces mean fewer seams, which suits open-plan living spaces and full-floor apartments.
Engineered or solid for a wide plank in NYC?
For most Manhattan projects we recommend engineered wide plank. Its layered construction stays stable over concrete slabs and underfloor heating, where solid wide boards can cup or gap with seasonal humidity swings. Solid wide plank remains an option in the right setting, and we will tell you honestly which your space suits.
Materials and finishes
We work with the wide-plank lines carried in our showroom at 238 East 60th Street, including European oak and American walnut in natural, smoked and custom-stained finishes. Finish options range from natural-look water-based finishes to commercial-grade Bona Traffic HD.
Installation methods for wide plank
Full glue-down over prepared concrete for engineered planks; nail-down over wood subfloors where the building allows. Every wide-plank project starts with moisture testing and subfloor leveling, because wide boards show every imperfection underneath.
Common questions
1. What counts as wide plank?
Boards roughly 7 inches and wider; luxury lines run wider still.
2. Does wide plank cost more?
The material costs more per square foot than strip flooring, and installation takes more preparation. We quote both clearly before work starts.
3. Can wide plank go over concrete?
Yes, as engineered hardwood installed by full glue-down after proper subfloor preparation.
4. Can you refinish wide-plank floors?
Yes. We sand and refinish wide-plank engineered and solid floors, as we did across about 8,000 square feet at the Tiffany flagship.
5. How do I choose the wood?
Visit the showroom at 238 East 60th Street to see full-size samples, or we bring samples to your home during the estimate.
Related: hardwood floor installation in Manhattan, herringbone and chevron floors, custom floors.
Get an estimate
Call 718-316-5330 or email nycfloorpro@gmail.com for an estimate. NYC Floor Pro, 238 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022.