How do I manage the space where my hardwood floor meets a fireplace?
In most applications, installing a Steller Floor near a fireplace is similar to both installing any floor near a fireplace and installing your Steller Floor alo...
Can I use Steller Floors over subfloor heat?
Subfloor heating is a popular option for homeowners looking to keep their floors warm and cozy during the colder months. Whether you reside in a region with fri...
Do I need to acclimate my Steller Floor before Installation?
Steller Floors are made of the highest quality, kiln-dried solid wood and they are milled to precise tolerances under climate control in our manufacturing facil...
Do I need to remove my baseboards to install a Steller Floor?
Steller Floors are solid hardwood floors that float without nails and glue. All hardwood floors require expansion gaps to accommodate changes due to humidity, a...
Do you recommend Steller Floors for Kitchens and Bathrooms?
In the recent past hardwood floors have been discouraged in certain parts of the home because of exposure to liquid water and humidity. Today, modern HVAC and S...
Does it Matter Which Direction I Run My Planks?
Yes, the direction in which you run your planks can have a significant impact on the overall appearance and functionality of your Steller Floor. Here’s what you...
How are Expansion Gaps Applied in a Steller Floor?
All solid hardwood floors require an expansion gap around the outside of the room that accommodates any expansion or contraction due to seasonal changes in humi...
How do I create a random pattern in my floor and avoid H joints?
Steller Floors are produced in fixed lengths, but that doesn't mean your floor needs to have a specific pattern. To get a natural staggered look that avoids H j...
How do I hire an installer for my Steller Floor?
Steller Floors are so easy to install that accountants, plant biologists and radiologists have installed them for themselves. So, that shows that you don't need...
How do I install a Steller Floor in Herringbone?
How do I Install a Steller Floor Near Cabinets?
Traditionally, flooring is installed underneath cabinets to avoid the problem of encountering missing flooring during future renovations. With Steller Floors, y...
How do I make transitions for my Steller Floor?
If you don't want to use standard transitions available at hardware stores (made of wood or aluminum), you or a finish carpenter can make transitions on site! A...
How do I manage humidity in my home?
Wood is a natural material and it responds to humidity and liquid water by expanding when it absorbs moisture or shrinking when the material dries. It is lucky...
How do I transition to a Bullnose, Landing or Stair Tread with Steller Floors?
When you're looking to transition between similar-height materials and give the appearance of a seamless transition, there's a solution for that! As an alt...
How does wood respond to water and humidity?
Learn more about how wood reacts to water and humidity by watching the video below! Reach out for Steller Support! We can help you troubleshoot over th...
How to Install a Floating Hardwood Floor by Steller
Once you have ensured your subfloor and indoor climate meet our recommendations, you're ready to unpack your beautiful Steller hardwood floor! Want to print ou...
How to make trim and stair treads that match Steller Floors
Here at Steller Floors, we are experts at making solid hardwood planks that are built to last for generations and we offer matching water-based stains and prime...
Preparing for a Steller Floor: Site Recommendations
Steller planks are made of high-quality solid hardwood and float over the subfloor without nails or glue, so site preparation is quite simple. Basic Site Recom...
Professional Tips for a Fast & Beautiful Install
Installing a Steller Floor is a straightforward process that can be completed quickly and efficiently with the right preparation and techniques. By following th...
Subfloor and Underlayment Recommendations
In most homes and commercial spaces, Steller Floors are designed to feel and perform like traditionally nailed or glued-down hardwood—solid, quiet, and durable....
What do I do about stair parts and other millwork?
Steller Floors are a unique flooring solution - real solid wood floors that float. That said, a significant portion of most flooring or renovation projects incl...
What do I do when my Steller Floor reaches a wall?
Steller Floors are solid hardwood floors that float over the subfloor without nails or glue. When you get started along the first wall, you can use a box cutter...
What if I need to cut the pre-fabricated edge off of a Steller Floors plank?
When you make a picture frame border or transition to different materials - or even at funky shaped donut areas - you'll need a way to tie your flooring plank e...
What will I need for my Steller Install?
Your Steller Floors All-In Flooring Package Includes Prefinished & Sealed Flooring Planks - 5 inches wide, 3/4" thick, assorted lengths Assembly tracks for len...