Based in Gaithersburg, working across Maryland
Gaithersburg is where the business is based, which makes local estimates, follow-up visits and scheduling straightforward. It is also the starting point for projects across the state, including our featured service area around Annapolis. We work in your home rather than from a showroom: estimates, samples and stain tests happen on site, in the light of the rooms being floored.
Full range of flooring services
- Solid hardwood installation and replacement
- Engineered hardwood, including glue-down and floating installations
- Sanding and refinishing, screen-and-recoat, and stain color changes
- Custom stain and color matching to existing floors
- Luxury vinyl plank and laminate
- Stair treads, risers, nosing and stair refinishing
- Board repairs, squeak fixes and water-damage repairs
- Residential and commercial projects
Choosing floors level by level
Many Montgomery County homes combine a main level over a wood subfloor, carpeted upper floors and stairs, and a finished basement on concrete. Each level calls for a different approach. Solid hardwood is a strong choice on the main and upper floors. Basements and other below-grade rooms are better served by engineered hardwood or LVP, after the concrete is tested for moisture. Kitchens and baths often get LVP for water resistance, with coordinated colors so the house still feels connected.
Townhomes, condos and HOAs
If you live in an attached home or a community with an HOA or condo association, check your rules before choosing a floor. Some associations require a specific underlayment to limit sound between units, or have rules about work hours and access. We can work to those requirements once you know what they are.
Maryland humidity and seasonal movement
Central Maryland's humid summers and dry, heated winters cause wood to expand and contract through the year. Proper acclimation, moisture testing and expansion gaps keep that movement within a normal range. Running air conditioning in summer and a humidifier in winter, if your home gets very dry, helps any wood floor look its best.
From estimate to walkthrough
We measure, check the subfloor and take moisture readings, then give you a written, itemized estimate. On installation days our own crew moves standard furniture, protects the work area and cleans up each day. Every project ends with a walkthrough and care guidance.
Nearby communities
From Gaithersburg we also serve Rockville, Germantown, Potomac, Bethesda, Silver Spring and Frederick.
Common questions
- Where is Prospect Hardwood Flooring of Maryland based?
- The company is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and serves communities across Maryland including Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
- Do you have a showroom?
- Estimates, samples and stain tests are done in your home so you can see options in your own rooms and lighting.
- Can carpeted stairs in a townhome be converted to hardwood?
- Yes. We remove the carpet and typically install new hardwood treads and risers matched to your floors.
- What flooring works best in a Montgomery County basement?
- Luxury vinyl plank or engineered hardwood, after the concrete is tested for moisture. Solid hardwood is not recommended below grade.
- Do you offer free estimates in Gaithersburg?
- Yes. Estimates are free, in-home and written.
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