Your local flooring supply stores and building supply stores may have a list of flooring contractors that they recommend. You can also speak to general contractors, who are an excellent source of quality flooring contractors.

Do your homework when comparing bids from flooring contractors. Compare labor rates and material prices. If one contract quotes and extremely low price for materials he may be underestimating the amount of materials that your project will require or he may be quoting a price for a lower quality material than the other flooring contractors.

When hiring a flooring contractor to lay a wood floor, ask each contractor that you interview for advice on finishes and coating options. You will want to choose the option that both suits your budget as well as protects your floors against the type of traffic you can expect in your home.