Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Hardwood Floor Contractors in St. Paul, MN
Pete's Hardwood Floors has served homeowners in the Twin Cities area for over 25 years, specializing in hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and repair. Our founder, Bob Carlson, brings decades of hands-on experience to every project, personally handling bids, installations, and sanding to ensure meticulous results. We focus exclusively on solid hardwood floors in St. Paul and Roseville, Minnesota, prioritizing quality over quantity by selectively taking projects that align with our expertise.Our commitment to transparency includes direct communication with clients, no subcontractor surprises, and comprehensive educational resources for DIY enthusiasts. While our DIY rental storefront closed in 2023, our full-service contracting division remains dedicated to delivering durable, beautiful flooring solutions tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Hardwood Floor Installation
Floor Refinishing
Surface Sanding
Finish Application
Historic Floor Repair
DIY Equipment Rental
Floor Damage Assessment
Stain Application
Patching Services
Maintenance Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Owner Bob Carlson personally handles every project since 1996
- Specialized expertise in historic floor restoration and patching
- Transparent process with no subcontractor surprises
- Selective project acceptance to maintain quality standards
- Comprehensive educational resources for hardwood floor care
Associations and certifications
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified
What people say
Meticulous work
Expert knowledge
Reliable service
Transparent process
Beautiful results
Services
Hardwood Floor Installation
Precision installation of solid hardwood floors with expert subfloor preparation and alignment. We specialize in historic home installations while avoiding glue-down methods. Our process ensures lasting durability and seamless integration with existing structures, maintaining the natural beauty of wood flooring materials.
Floor Refinishing
Complete refinishing services including sanding, stain application, and protective finish coating. We handle pet damage restoration and color correction while advising against staining maple/birch floors. Our techniques preserve original floor integrity while updating appearance using low-VOC finishing products.
Historic Floor Repair
Specialized repair and preservation of older hardwood floors with matching wood patching and color blending. We maintain original character while addressing structural issues, focusing on pre-1950s homes where floor history and authenticity matter most.
DIY Equipment Rental
Comprehensive equipment rental packages for floor sanders, edgers, and finishing tools with expert guidance. Although our physical rental store closed in 2023, we continue providing consultation services for DIY projects including equipment selection and technique instruction.
Floor Damage Assessment
Professional assessment of water damage, pet stains, and structural issues in hardwood floors. We provide detailed diagnostics to determine repair feasibility and recommend appropriate restoration methods based on decades of experience with common flooring problems.
People
Bob Carlson
Owner/Operator
Hardwood flooring specialist with 28+ years of hands-on experience. Personally manages all projects from bidding to completion, focusing on quality over quantity. Known for declining inappropriate projects to maintain high standards.
Questions
What services does Petes Hardwood Floors offer?
We specialize in hardwood floor installation, refinishing, sanding, and historic restoration in St. Paul and Roseville. Our services include pet damage repair, stain application, and DIY equipment guidance.
Do you serve areas outside St. Paul and Roseville?
No, we exclusively serve St. Paul proper and Roseville, Minnesota to maintain quality control and ensure timely project completion with our single-operator model.
What types of flooring projects do you decline?
We avoid refinishing projects involving dark staining of maple/birch floors and glue-down wood installations, as these don't align with our expertise or quality standards.
How long does a typical project take?
Projects usually begin 2 months after contract signing, with completion timelines depending on floor size and complexity. We prioritize thoroughness over speed for lasting results.
Do you offer DIY floor refinishing help?
Yes, we provide phone consultations ($25), detailed guides, and equipment selection advice for DIY projects, though our physical rental store closed in November 2023.
What makes Petes different from competitors?
Owner Bob Carlson personally handles every project without subcontractors, selectively takes jobs matching his expertise, and focuses exclusively on quality hardwood floor work in a limited service area.
Reviews (3)
Caitlin Perszyk
Feb 24, 2018
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Pete's is amazing to work with. They were extremely helpful with our many, many questions and our floors turned out great!
Maggie Page Rocke
Jul 12, 2017
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Everyone was so helpful, and our floors look great. I was terrified of doing them ourselves, and we did have a few missteps, but the staff were available and helpful and able to set us straight! We went with the rubio monocoat finish and our very old floors look fantastic. While I certainly hope we never, ever have to sand down a whole level of a house ever again (it's a lot of work!), if we ever do, we will be back at Pete's for sure.
Michael John
Dec 05, 2016
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My wife and I decided to do the entire first floor of our home despite many people warning us not to do it and how hard it was going to be. I will not lie. It was hard work, but so well worth it. We would not have been able to succeed without the help of Kadee and the staff. We had some difficult areas and we were provided with great consulting. Thanks to PHF's for their excellent training and advice.
