Four generations of quality craftsmanship
Custom wood flooring from a fourth-generation family business, plus ceramic tile and interior and exterior painting. Residential and commercial jobs in Northern Virginia and South Florida.
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We specialize in custom wood flooring, and we also install ceramic tile and paint inside and out. We're equipped for both residential and commercial jobs.
Pelosi Wood Floors, Inc. was established in 1987, carrying on a flooring trade the family started in Washington, DC in the early 1920s. It is still independently owned and operated by the family, and today it offers custom medallions, borders and inlays alongside tile and painting.
Came to Washington, DC from Italy in the early 1920s and started a wood flooring business in Southeast DC.
Learned the trade from his father, took over the business and passed the craft on to his son.
The current owner. Under his ownership the company added ceramic tile and interior and exterior painting.
Joined the team in 2013 to help run the business.
We care for your home as we would our own. There is nothing more satisfying than turning a customer's home into something special.
Member of the National Wood Flooring Association.
Both have advantages. If you're matching an existing hardwood floor, unfinished wood can be stained to match, but it's finished on site, which means more noise, dust and time before you can use the room. Prefinished floors arrive already finished, so the room doesn't have to be shut down for finishing.
Partly it's taste. Some people prefer the pinkish cast of red oak, others the golden hue of white oak. Traffic matters too. Red oak works well in many rooms, but white oak holds up better against heel marks, so it can be the better choice for foyers and rooms used for entertaining.
Yes. Hardwood is a natural product, so expect color variation in every grade. Lower grades also show more character, such as knots, mineral streaks and pinholes.
Refinishing to change the color or fix a problem finish typically removes 1/64 inch of wood or less. Floors that have been gouged, badly scratched or left uneven may need more removed, and replacing the worst boards can be better than over-sanding the good ones next to them. Under normal conditions, a ¾" flooring product is considered a lifetime product.
Open the boxes and lay them flat in the room where the floor will be installed for 3 to 5 days. In areas with high humidity, you may need a humidifier or dehumidifier.
Your safest bet is a cleaner made by a hardwood flooring or floor finish manufacturer, such as Bona Kemi or Bruce.
Call or email about any wood, ceramic tile or painting project, or with any question. Include your name, your address and the best way to reach you.
In Northern Virginia: Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Fauquier, Loudoun and Stafford. We also serve South Florida.