Flooring Accessories

Borders and inlays are best done during a new install, since everything is laid out and cut together. That said, if you already have engineered hardwood and want to upgrade it with a border or inlay, we can sometimes retrofit the design depending on the condition of the floor and how it was installed.

In those cases, we’d need to assess the subfloor, plank spacing, and overall layout. If it’s doable, we’ll cut into the existing floor, install the new detail, and refinish everything to blend. It’s a bit more involved, but it can be done.

Custom vents work well anywhere you’d normally have a floor vent, but they really stand out in open, visible areas where details matter. Entryways, living rooms, hallways, and even kitchens are great spots. These are the places where standard metal grates tend to look out of place, and where a flush or matched vent makes the whole floor feel more finished.

In open-concept spaces, where your flooring flows through multiple rooms, a custom vent helps maintain that continuous, uninterrupted look. If you’re installing luxury flooring, especially wide planks or herringbone, it makes a big difference to have vents that blend in instead of interrupting the layout.

We can absolutely do that. Most people want their vents to match their floors, but some prefer contrast, like a metal vent on wood, or a darker wood vent against lighter planks. That’s totally doable. We work with a variety of hardwoods, stains, and metals like brass, stainless steel, and black aluminum. You can choose something that blends in or stands out, depending on the look you’re going for.

Just let us know during the design phase, and we’ll help you pick something that fits the rest of your space. Even if your flooring came from another supplier, we can usually source or match the right material.

We measure and cut everything by hand. Every border or inlay is templated to your exact floor layout. When we hit a tricky area, like a curved wall, stair base, or tight corner, we take extra time to get the cuts right. That might mean scribing, angle matching, or creating custom filler pieces to maintain clean lines.

The goal is to make the transition look intentional. If the curve is too sharp or the corner too tight for standard planks, we’ll work out a design detail that looks natural, not like we were trying to force it. This is the kind of work that separates standard installs from truly custom floors.

Yes, but we’ll need to look at the details first. Uneven subfloors or slight height variations can affect how vents, borders, and inlays sit. For vents, especially flush mount, we need a flat surface so everything aligns properly. If there’s too much variation, we might recommend a top mount style instead, especially for vinyl.

With borders and inlays, it’s even more important. These features rely on precision. If the floor isn’t level or if there are transitions between rooms, we’ll adjust the layout or use leveling techniques to keep everything clean and flush. In some cases, we might prep or rework small sections of the subfloor before starting.

We’ll always let you know upfront what’s possible and what might need extra prep. The goal is to make sure the finished result looks sharp and lasts.