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From Tile to White Oak: A Hardwood Floor Transformation

From Tile to White Oak: A Hardwood Floor Transformation

Replacing tile with hardwood can change the feel of a room. In this spring 2026 project, Practical Renovations Wood Flooring LLC removed the existing tile and adjoining floor covering, leveled the floor, and installed 4-inch #2 white oak. A customer-selected stain and satin finish completed the transformation.

Broken tile and old flooring being removed, with exposed subfloor and tools
1. Removing the tile and old flooring.
Fireplace room with old flooring removed and subfloor exposed before new hardwood installation
2. The cleared room with the fireplace visible, before the new hardwood was installed.
Completed white oak floor in the same room with the stone fireplace and sliding glass doors
3. The finished room with new 4-inch #2 white oak, customer-selected stain, and a satin finish.

Removing the old flooring

The project began with removing tile and the other existing floor covering. Taking out the old materials exposed the surface beneath and made room for the new hardwood floor.

Preparing and leveling the floor

This installation required floor leveling before the new oak went down. Preparation was an essential part of the work, giving us a suitable surface for the hardwood installation.

Installing 4-inch #2 white oak

We installed 4-inch #2 white oak for a floor with visible grain and natural variation. The finished detail beside the fireplace shows the character of the boards and the transition to the existing stone hearth.

Stain selected for the home

After installation, we stained the floor to the customer’s preference and applied a satin finish. The completed project was shared on May 5, 2026, following our April progress update.

Thinking about replacing tile with hardwood?

Practical Renovations Wood Flooring LLC serves Traverse City and surrounding Northern Michigan communities. We can discuss removal, floor preparation, wood selection, and finish options for your home. Explore our hardwood floor installation services or call (231) 499-3758.

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Have existing hardwood that needs repair instead? See our red oak patch-and-refinish project. You can also browse the original Facebook project album.