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Custom Hardwood Floor Options
Most custom floors start with one of three ideas. Many combine them, like a herringbone field framed by a border.
Herringbone & Chevron
Classic zigzag patterns laid out to your room’s dimensions, from a tight herringbone to the continuous point of a chevron. Straight or diagonal, the pattern becomes the centerpiece of the room.
Scoped at assessment
- Herringbone, chevron, and diagonal layouts
- Layout planned to your room before installation
- Site-finished for a smooth, even surface
- Custom stain color
- Borders available to frame the pattern
Best for: Entryways, dining rooms, statement living spaces
Wide Plank & Custom Widths
Solid hardwood in widths up to 11 inches, or mixed-width layouts that give a room a relaxed, handcrafted look. Wide planks show off more of the grain in every board.
Scoped at assessment
- Solid widths from 1½ to 11 inches
- Mixed-width layouts
- White oak, walnut, hickory, and more
- Acclimation and moisture testing
- Site-finished with your choice of stain
Best for: Open floor plans, mountain homes, new builds
Borders & Inlays
Feature borders, medallions, and decorative inlay work that turn a floor into a statement. A border can frame a room, a pattern, or a hearth.
Scoped at assessment
- Feature borders
- Medallions and decorative inlays
- Contrasting species for definition
- Seamless room-to-room transitions
- Matching stair treads and landings
Best for: Foyers, formal rooms, framing a pattern
Call us for detailed pricing information
Chosen Wood, Finished in Your Home
Custom floors start as raw, unfinished hardwood, so every choice stays yours. Choose from white oak, red oak, maple, hickory, walnut, and American cherry, with heart pine, wormy chestnut, and more available on request. We sand, stain, and finish the floor inside your home, for a level of precision pre-finished boards can’t match.
Bona Traffic HD
Commercial-grade durability for high-traffic homes. Our most popular choice for families.
Sheen: Matte, Satin, Semi Gloss
Durability: Excellent
Bona Mega ONE
Fast-drying, low-VOC finish perfect for quick turnaround projects.
Sheen: Satin, Semi-Gloss
Durability: Very Good
Rubio Monocoat
Natural, hardwax oil finish that penetrates the wood for a matte, European look.
Sheen: Natural Matte
Durability: Very Good
Osmo Polyx-Oil
Premium hardwax oil that enhances natural wood grain and is easy to spot-repair.
Sheen: Matte, Satin
Durability: Good
Custom Stain Blends
From warm honey tones to deep espresso, our stain gallery covers the full range of DuraSeal stain colors. Custom floors can go further, with site-mixed blends and unique finish combinations made for your space.
We apply sample stains on your actual floor so you see exactly how the color looks in your home’s light before we commit.
OUR PROCESS
How We Design and Install Custom Floors
Discovery Conversation
We learn how you live in the space, the architecture of your home, and your long-term goals for the floor.
Material Selection
We guide you through species, grades, widths, and finishes, balancing looks, performance, and longevity.
Layout Design
We create a detailed layout plan for patterns, borders, transitions, and special features for your approval.
Acclimation
The wood acclimates in your home, typically 5 to 7 days depending on site conditions, so it’s stable before installation.
Installation & Site Finishing
Our in-house team installs the floor exactly as designed, then sands, stains, and finishes it on site.
Final Walkthrough
We inspect the finished floor with you and leave care instructions to keep it looking right.
Why Choose Arbor Zen for Custom Floors?
Designed With You
We work closely with homeowners, builders, and designers from first sketch to final coat.
In-House Craftsmen
The team that plans your floor is the team that installs it, so nothing is lost between design and execution.
Built For Mountain Homes
Our understanding of wood movement and moisture conditions means floors that perform for decades.
Bona Certified
Licensed, bonded, insured, and NWFA members.
Custom Hardwood Floor FAQs
How much does a custom hardwood floor cost?
Cost depends on the species, plank width, pattern complexity, any borders or inlays, and the finish you choose. Patterns and inlays take more labor than a standard layout. We provide a free estimate after a design consultation. Call 828.528.3150 to schedule one.
What is the difference between herringbone and chevron?
Both are zigzag patterns. In herringbone, rectangular boards meet at right angles in a staggered pattern. In chevron, the board ends are cut at an angle so they meet in a clean, continuous point. Herringbone reads as classic and textured, chevron as more streamlined.
How wide can hardwood floor planks be?
We offer solid unfinished hardwood in widths from 1½ inches up to 11 inches. Wider boards move more with seasonal humidity, which is why we acclimate the wood and check moisture before installation. We’ll help you choose a width that suits your home.
How long does a custom floor installation take?
It depends on the size of the space and the complexity of the design, and we give you a timeline with your quote. Plan for acclimation first, which typically takes 5 to 7 days depending on site conditions.
Do you work with builders and designers?
Yes. We collaborate with homeowners, builders, and designers on custom homes, renovations, and high-end projects. Visit our builders and partners page to learn more.
Do you install custom floors outside Asheville?
Yes. We work from our Black Mountain and Conover showrooms and install custom floors across Western NC, including Asheville, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Hickory, Morganton, and Boone.
Request a Custom Floor Design Quote
Tell us about your space and what you have in mind, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Ready to Design Your Floor?
Schedule a free consultation and start planning a floor that’s truly yours.