Expert Insights by Steller

Plan Your Flooring Project Like an Expert

Coordinating Your Own DIY or Pro Steller Hardwood Flooring Project is Easy - Here's Your Free Guide

Site Assessment
Coordinating Materials
Site Prep & Receiving Materials
Installing Your Own Wood Floor

Let's Make Your Flooring Project Easy, Together.

Stage 1: Site Assessment

Steller Co-Founder Britta Discusses Collecting the Basic Information You'll Need to Get Going

Measure your project in square feet
Measure the humidity in your space
Take a peek at your subfloor construction
Decide if you're going to do-it-yourself or hire a professional

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Stage 2: Coordinating Wood Floor Materials

What should you keep in mind while Shopping for and Coordinating Materials?

Quality takes time, so plan ahead and reach out to your suppliers early to give enough notice so that you will have your materials on time
When you're budgeting, keep the project total cost in focus, not just the sticker price of materials.
Shop and HAVE FUN comparing the options and imagining the outcomes!

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Stage 3: Site Prep

Get ready for your flooring to arrive by starting your site preparation.

Read over installation instructions if you're doing a DIY Wood Floor Project - or -
Reach out to interview and hire an installer
Remove old flooring as needed
Check subfloors for flatness (1/8" over 8-10 feet) and remediate if needed

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Stage 4: Installing your Floor

So you're ready to receive your flooring, what should you expect?

Get materials inside (under climate control), and inspect the materials
Acclimate your flooring if needed
Keep in mind the timing of the installation - Steller Floors go in as late as possible - just before furniture
Reach out to us during installation and get a free zoom call!
Plan ahead for care & repair of your flooring

Steller Spotlight Demos

Easy, Authentic, Beautiful: Floors by Steller

See Steller Floors Showcases & Video Interviews & Testimonials

1. Attach Steller Clips to Solid Wood Planks

Demonstrating how to attach a Steller Clip to a Steller Wood Plank

2. Align & Assemble using a Mallet or Stomp

Join Steller Planks Using a Mallet or a Stomp

3. Enjoy Your Steller Hardwood Flooring

Planks are easily removed and replaced using a simple suction cup

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Shop Steller Floors by Wood Species

Real, Solid Hardwood Flooring is Better with Steller Assembly

Every authentic species of wood has a true color and grain pattern - and every plank is slightly different. Finish and stain can modify the final look, but generally the original character is intended to shine through. Tap tiles below to learn more about each of our 6, real solid wood species.