Learn How to Match Hardwood Floors With Existing Flooring

You're ready to bring the natural beauty of hardwood floors into another room of your home. But, you want to make sure they coordinate with your existing flooring. So, where do you start? We're here to help you learn how to match hardwood floors, so you can achieve the seamless look you desire. Let's get started, and you can find the right finish for your home.

How Hard Is It to Match Hardwood Floors?

Matching hardwood floors might seem tricky, but it's possible. The key is understanding the features of your existing floors so you know just what to shop for. Need some help? If you're wondering, "How do I match my hardwood floors?" you're in the right place.

How Do I Match My Floor to My Existing Hardwood Floors?

Matching flooring throughout the home creates a coordinated look in your space. To get started, take a sample of your existing flooring into a store or order free samples of our flooring and take them home to compare. You can also leverage unfinished flooring, which can be custom stained by a professional to match existing flooring. Follow these tips to understand how to match hardwood floors for your next project.

• Choose similar flooring styles. You can mix and match solid hardwood boards with engineered wood flooring, but opt for a similar style of flooring throughout the home.
• Use your existing wood species in the new space. Whether you have red oak, white oak, acacia, or hickory, stick with that species for your new flooring as well.
• Go with the same board width. Pull out your tape measure and determine the width of your existing flooring. Then, search for new flooring that matches this width—or comes close to it.
• Color match the finishes of your existing and new flooring. Don't stress if you can't find a perfect color match. LL Flooring offers a variety of finishes, so look for the one closest to your existing boards.
• Consider the texture of your existing floors, which can inspire you as you shop for new boards. If your current flooring has visible wood grain or used texturing techniques such as wire brushing, look for flooring with a similar texture.
• Opt for a matching sheen so that all the flooring reflects light similarly. Your existing floors might feature a matte finish or a low or medium gloss. The more sheen it has, the higher the gloss. Select a similar sheen for your new boards.

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How Do I Match My Floor to My Home?

Sure, you want your new floors to coordinate with your existing ones. But, you also want them to coordinate with your décor, furniture, and walls. Good news—you can do it all! Hardwood floors are versatile and coordinate well with many wall and furniture colors. Plus, many hardwood floor colors never go out of style. Ready to check them out? Explore LL Flooring's solid hardwood and engineered hardwood flooring options, and then order free samples to see if the flooring matches.

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