Berlin Flooring is a hardwood flooring company in Boulder, Colorado. We have provided hardwood floor installation and refinishing since 1953. Our craftsmen pride themselves on the quality of their workmanship and high level of customer service. We are honest and objective when advising our customers on what products and services are recommended for their wood floors to ensure they receive the highest quality and value.
We guide you through the process of properly designing, installing, sanding and finishing a beautiful hardwood floor. Einar Berlin founded Berlin Flooring in 1953, and his son, Steve Berlin, took over the company in 1991 and still runs the company today. All employees at Berlin Flooring have been with the company for at least 14 years.
Our consistency sets us apart from other companies in the area. We do not hire a bunch of new, inexperienced employees or use sub-contractors when we get busy and we are not a large company running several crews. We are a small company by choice which enables us to maintain our high standards.
We guide you through the process of properly designing, installing, sanding and finishing a beautiful hardwood floor. Einar Berlin founded Berlin Flooring in 1953, and his son, Steve Berlin, took over the company in 1991 and still runs the company today. All employees at Berlin Flooring have been with the company for at least 14 years.
Our consistency sets us apart from other companies in the area. We do not hire a bunch of new, inexperienced employees or use sub-contractors when we get busy and we are not a large company running several crews. We are a small company by choice which enables us to maintain our high standards.
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Berlin Flooring follows the guidelines set forth by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) to make sure you receive a floor that will stand the test of time. Subfloor: we inspect your subfloor to make sure it is suitable for the type of hardwood floor we are installing. Plywood and OSB are screwed down to eliminate squeaks.
Hardwood floor refinishing takes years of training to truly master. When deciding on a hardwood flooring contractor to refinish your hardwood floors, it's important to consider that you get what you pay for. If you only focus on the price per square foot, you will be missing out on the best value for your money.
Dust mop or vacuum the floor on a regular basis to remove dirt and grit that may cause premature wear of the floor finish. This is the most important thing you can do to properly maintain your floors. Dirt and grit acts like sandpaper on your finished floors, gradually wearing it down over time. Clean your hardwood floors with a specific hardwood floor cleaner such as Glitsa Clean.
Conversion Varnish (Swedish finish): this type of finish is often referred to as "Glitsa" because it is manufactured by the company Glitsa American, Inc. Conversion Varnish is a two-component finish with alcohol as the solvent and cures because of acid catalyzation. It was developed in Sweden in the early 1950's and introduced to the U.S. market later that decade.
We are a full service hardwood flooring contractor that handles every phase of your project: the interior design consultation to choose the right hardwood floor for your home, supplying the wood flooring materials, and performing the installation, sanding and finishing. We also handle the required prep work when necessary: subfloor repairs, floor leveling, removal of carpet, tile, baseboard trim, etc.
Reviews (19)
Michael Hudson
Sep 01, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
We had Berlin flooring install heart pine flooring we provided with sanding and finishing in place. They did so professionally, on time and for the agreed price. The result is absolutely beautiful. Very pleased with it.
Services: Sanding, Install flooring
We had Berlin flooring install heart pine flooring we provided with sanding and finishing in place. They did so professionally, on time and for the agreed price. The result is absolutely beautiful. Very pleased with it.
Services: Sanding, Install flooring
Crystal Findlay
Dec 09, 2020
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Berlin did a great job refinishing our hardwood floors. Scott was knowledgeable and professional during his consultation. He was also helpful in answering emails on how to care for our refinished floor and how to protect them during some other home projects.
The team was so clean, professional and punctual. They were great! Our floors look amazing!
The team was so clean, professional and punctual. They were great! Our floors look amazing!
Colette O'Grady
Nov 22, 2020
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Tim M.
Nov 01, 2020
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Ronald Alford
Jun 21, 2020
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The team from Berlin flooring is professional, timely, and friendly. We selected them again in 2020 to refinish and add new wood floors after our great experience with them in 2016. Their team, who have stayed with the company a long time, have a lot of skills and and knowledge. They work to resolve concerns quickly to our satisfaction because of their strong emphasis on customer care.
Trish Emser
Dec 30, 2019
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Josh J.
Dec 25, 2019
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Our hardwoods look amazing. My only problems with them was the fact that they seemed pushy to finalize the sale and get my deposit then they took forever to get me on the installation schedule. To top things off I have a few boards that are slightly cracked and they keep putting me off when I talk about a warranty claim... no regrets, the floors look great.
Leslie Dunn
May 30, 2019
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I absolutely love our new wood floors. Berlin Flooring was an amazing company to work with. I did a lot of research prior to having our project started, and I 💯% made the right decision. They are very professional, do incredible workmanship, and they’re very clean, we had hardly any clean up for such a big job. They did our entire main floor and our basement. Both look spectacular. Their prices are very reasonable and competitive. Plus they a large selection to choose from. The owner Steve even came by to see how things were going with our project. I highly recommend Berlin Flooring and we
Karen Ward
Dec 12, 2018
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I love my new wood floors that were installed by Berlin Flooring of Boulder. The color is fantastic and it feels so much better to walk on real wood floors rather than laminate. I installed wide plank Hickory and it is fantastic. I have had many compliments on my new floors. Scott's installation team was prompt, performed the work quickly, and cleaned up after themselves. I recommend them to everyone I know! Thanks Berlin Flooring.
Reel Kids
Oct 09, 2018
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Steve and Scott were so professional and helpful during this process. Refurbishing/finishing older floors is quite the ordeal and I can assure you Berlin Flooring is surely worth it. Though it was a seemingly slow start, the product was SO worth the wait. Berlin Flooring is simply the best in the area--no doubt. REEL KIDS (AKA old bath-and-body-works) THANKS YOU!
Kristin M.
Apr 13, 2018
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Since we very much relied on reviews in choosing Berlin Flooring, I want to make sure you know our experience with this company so you can weigh it in.
In general, I found these guys (from the owner all the way down) to be very unprofessional.
Here are some, but not all, of our issues:
-- did NOT protect my walls and got stain all over the walls (see below for more info about this issue)
-- did not prep floor adequately so had a great deal of trouble with how the floors accepted the stain
-- started to put the WRONG STAIN on our floors and my partner caught it at the last minute (thankfully
In general, I found these guys (from the owner all the way down) to be very unprofessional.
Here are some, but not all, of our issues:
-- did NOT protect my walls and got stain all over the walls (see below for more info about this issue)
-- did not prep floor adequately so had a great deal of trouble with how the floors accepted the stain
-- started to put the WRONG STAIN on our floors and my partner caught it at the last minute (thankfully
Irina Shestak
Nov 17, 2017
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We've been working with Scott and his team on refinishing our oak floors (17 years old on main floor and new unfinished upstairs). The floors turned out just perfect! We were out of town on a vacation when the job was done and came back to a wonderful result. Very pleased!
The only thing is it was not dustless. I mean they did good job cleaning the floors but fine sawdust was left on the textured walls, closet shelves, and the windows. I think you just have to clarify in advance if you want the whole process to be dustless. My friends had their floors refinished with Berlin Flooring at about the
The only thing is it was not dustless. I mean they did good job cleaning the floors but fine sawdust was left on the textured walls, closet shelves, and the windows. I think you just have to clarify in advance if you want the whole process to be dustless. My friends had their floors refinished with Berlin Flooring at about the
Charlie K.
Oct 23, 2017
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After moving to Colorado, I remodeled my home and only two companies I worked with did their job perfectly, and this company did perfect work. I was totally satisfied! Scott impressed me because he was the only person who came to give me an estimate and told me what type of wood I had existing in part of my house. They refinished the wood floors I had and put in new wood floors in the bedrooms and hall. They did a great job and it was a fair price. I would definitely recommend them. The installer did an excellent job. Totally satisfied.
Ally S.
Mar 23, 2017
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Scott, Steve, Mannie and Miguel with Berlin flooring did a wonderful job on our floors. We moved into a house with 10 year old floors and Scott was very professional. He knew right away what kind of floors we had and how to refinish them. We got 4 bids and Scott/Berlin was defiantly the BEST and right choice. Mannie and Miguel were perfectionist and very clean at refinishing our floors. We are so happy and would recommend Berlin to everyone!
Ann B.
Feb 11, 2017
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I echo Bob A's rave review. Berlin installed new flooring (and did an excellent job) and they also did some repairs and spot refinishing on existing floor, and did an excellent job getting the old and new finishes to blend. Philip did a meticulous installation. Manny and his crew did thorough prep, making sure our furnishings were protected from dust, and left the jobsite spotless each day, in addition to nice sanding/sealing.
Bob A.
Nov 23, 2016
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This is the 4th hardwood floor refinishers I have used, and the one I will stick with moving forward. They returned my call promptly, Scott cane over to give me a quote, met my desired dates to get it done, were prompt, informative, and did an excellent job. And my job was not easy. Refinishing and staining vertical strand bamboo is not easy. Many companies claim it cannot be done (staining bamboo), but Manny and his team from Berlin Flooring did an exquisite job. I will use them for all my hardwood floor refinishing needs. Their quote was competitive with the other 4 quotes I received from other
Kim L.
Nov 01, 2016
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I have used Berlin several times over the past 20 years for both refinishing and new wood floor installation at two different homes. I have been very very pleased every time. The work has been great. They were on time and left my home spotless. Berlin was also responsive every time a problem came up. When we had a water leak that damaged our floors they were great about talking me through all the steps to take to minimize damage and how to let the floors dry out.
Steve P.
Dec 14, 2015
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Great service! We got an appointment within a week of our estimate. The floors look better than new. The finish is perfect! The technicians arrived on time, started the project and kept to the committed time allotted. They took great care in minimizing the dust impact from sanding by using plastic sheeting in exposed areas . They cleaned up after the finished job to where it didn't even look as if they had been there.
The value is by far the best in the area.
The value is by far the best in the area.
Eric K.
Jul 24, 2013
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Our floors were damaged by a floor 'cleaning' company (not Berlin). I called Berlin flooring and Scott (the original guy and company) who put in the floors to get an estimate on the floors. Scott promised reviews on a Tuesday, failed to deliver, then promised by the end of the day Thursday, and then failed to deliver.
After a holiday weekend and now missing the window to have our floors fixed before someone else moved into the home we called and emailed Scott to no avail. He stopped returning our calls and did not reply to us. If he didn't want the work, he could have said so. But
After a holiday weekend and now missing the window to have our floors fixed before someone else moved into the home we called and emailed Scott to no avail. He stopped returning our calls and did not reply to us. If he didn't want the work, he could have said so. But
