Delaware Valley Hardwoods

10/21/2026

I had a conversation with a general contractor recently that has stuck with me.

We were talking about hardwood flooring, and he mentioned that he wasn’t particularly happy with the work his flooring contractor had been producing.

Waves in the floor. Chatter. Halos around the perimeter. Uneven stain. Things that, as a flooring professional, I would immediately recognize as problems with the finished product.

So I asked him a simple question:

“Did you say anything to them? Did you have them fix it?”

His response was:

“Why would I create a problem that doesn’t exist?”

What he meant was that if the homeowner didn’t notice it or complain about it, then there wasn’t a problem worth addressing.

And I’ve thought about that statement quite a bit.

Because I think it illustrates one of the biggest differences between simply being a contractor and being a craftsman.

A customer shouldn’t have to know enough about your trade to hold you accountable.

They shouldn’t need to know what chatter looks like.

They shouldn’t need to understand what causes a halo.

They shouldn’t have to recognize an improper sanding sequence, poor scratch removal, uneven stain pe*******on, or any of the other things that someone who works in this trade should recognize immediately.

We should know.

And that should be enough.

To me, craftsmanship is doing the job to the standard you know it should be done.. even when the customer would never know the difference.

Especially then.

There’s a mentality that has become increasingly common in the trades: get it done, get the check, and move on. If nobody complains, it was a successful job.

I’ve never been able to operate that way.

There have been plenty of times over the years when I’ve looked at something that probably would have been perfectly acceptable to the homeowner and said, “Nope. We’re fixing that.”

Not because someone demanded it.

Because I knew it wasn’t right.

That’s an expensive standard sometimes. It costs time. It costs materials. Occasionally it means doing something twice.

But that’s also what your name on the side of the truck is supposed to mean.

A craftsman’s standard can’t be determined by how much imperfection a customer is capable of detecting.

It has to be determined by what we know we’re capable of producing.

There is a difference between work that gets accepted and work you can genuinely be proud of.

I’ve always wanted my name attached to the second one.

-Jim Kramer
Delaware Valley Hardwoods
302.396.4560

10/20/2026

Considering refinishing your hardwood floors? Now may be the perfect time.

For a limited number of upcoming projects, Delaware Valley Hardwoods is offering preferred seasonal pricing on qualifying hardwood floor refinishing.

You’ll receive the same DVH refinishing process we’re known for—professional dust containment, premium finish options, and the craftsmanship and attention to detail we’ve built our reputation on since 1998.

No shortcuts. No reduced-service package.

Just an opportunity to take advantage of preferred seasonal pricing on select dates before our spring schedule begins to fill.

If refinishing your hardwood floors has been on your list, now is a great time to get an estimate.

Limited winter availability. Contact us to schedule an in-home consultation.

📞 302.396.4560
🌐 www.delawarevalleyhardwoods.com

Delaware Valley Hardwoods
Hardwood Flooring Specialists Since 1998

10/11/2026

🍂 FALL HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING SPECIAL

If refinishing your hardwood floors has been sitting on the “we really need to get that done” list, now’s a pretty good time to knock it off.

For a limited time, Delaware Valley Hardwoods is offering $500 OFF qualifying hardwood floor refinishing projects.

Since 1998, we’ve specialized in restoring hardwood floors throughout Northern Delaware and the surrounding area.

No subcontracted sanding crews.
No shortcuts.
Just experienced hardwood flooring craftsmen doing the work the way it should be done.

✓ Professional dust-contained sanding
✓ Custom stain colors
✓ Premium professional-grade finishes
✓ Repairs & restoration
✓ Installation & refinishing

SAVE $500
on qualifying refinishing projects.

🍁 Contract must be signed by November 15.
🏠 Work may be scheduled through January.

Thinking about getting your floors done?

Send us a message with the word “FALL” and a few details about your project, and we’ll get you set up for an estimate.

Delaware Valley Hardwoods
Hardwood floors. Done right.

09/09/2026

NOW HIRING | HARDWOOD FLOOR TECHNICIANS
$20–$40+ PER HOUR -EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED

Delaware Valley Hardwoods is growing, and we’re looking for motivated, team-minded individuals to join our crew.

Experienced flooring professionals are encouraged to apply, but no flooring experience is necessary. We’re willing to train and certify the right people who take pride in their work, show up reliably and want to build a career in the skilled trades.

WHAT WE DO:

Led by a certified Master Craftsman, our technicians install, sand and refinish hardwood flooring throughout the Delaware Valley. We use professional carpentry tools, modern dustless sanding equipment, and high-quality waterborne stains and finishes.

Most of our projects are located within approximately 30 minutes of Wilmington, Delaware, with limited work inside Wilmington city limits.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for people who are:

• Dependable and punctual
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Detail-oriented and proud of their workmanship
• Comfortable working with tools and equipment
• Physically capable of staying active throughout the workday

This is a hands-on trade. Technicians must be able to move flooring and sanding equipment between the truck and jobsite and regularly stand, walk, bend and kneel throughout the day.

Reliable transportation is required. A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred.

HOURS

Typical schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

We generally do not work weekends, although an occasional Saturday may be necessary depending on project scheduling.

COMPENSATION

$20–$40+ per hour

Starting compensation is based on experience, skill level and demonstrated performance.

We also offer opportunities for production and job-completion bonuses.

As your skills, responsibilities and production increase, so does your earning potential.

TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT

No experience? We’ll teach you.

Qualified entry-level employees will receive hands-on training with a Certified Master Craftsman, with the opportunity to earn industry certifications and develop into skilled hardwood flooring technicians.

We’re building for long-term growth and want employees who are interested in growing with us. Opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership and advancement will be available as our team expands.

BENEFITS

Following a successful 90-day probationary period, eligible employees may have access to compensation packages that include:

• Small-business group health insurance options
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Employer-matched retirement contributions within qualifying compensation packages
• Performance and production incentives
• Professional training and certification opportunities

INTERESTED?

If you’re already an experienced flooring technician, we’d like to talk to you.

If you’ve never worked in hardwood flooring but you’re reliable, mechanically inclined, willing to work hard and interested in learning a skilled trade, we’d like to talk to you too.

Message us with your name, phone number, work experience and a little about yourself to apply.

DELAWARE VALLEY HARDWOODS
Professional Hardwood Flooring • Wilmington, Delaware

Build a skill. Build a career. Grow with us.

03/20/2026

I haven’t seemed to remember to take vids and pics on the last few projects, but we just wrapped up this refinish in Bear, Delaware.
We cut in some vents, did a few repairs, sanded and finished everything.

I’ll do better with content on the next one lol.

03/16/2026

There’s a big difference between sanding floors and sanding floors professionally.

At Delaware Valley Hardwoods, our dustless sanding process is designed to keep your home as clean, safe, and livable as possible while work is underway. Just look at these photos - no dust hanging on the walls, no plastic hanging everywhere for you to deal with, no film on the windows, no mess left behind.

That matters when:
• your furniture and home need to be protected
• your family is still living in the house during the project
• you expect craftsmanship without the chaos

We take pride not only in the finished floor, but in how we treat your home every step of the way. Clean job sites, careful containment, professional equipment, and respect for the people living there - that’s how the job should be done.

Dustless sanding. Professional workmanship by Certified Master Craftsman, Clean, livable homes.
That’s the Delaware Valley Hardwoods difference.

302.396.4560
Delaware Valley Hardwoods

03/14/2026

Why hire a contractor who talks the big game and then just throws random crews at your project?… when you can hire the craftsman himself?

Certified. Award-winning. Dustless. Family-owned. No outsourcing. No revolving crews. No drop in quality from Monday at noon compared to Friday at 3pm. Real knowledge, not “we’ve always done it this way”.

Just true craftsmanship, direct accountability, and beautiful wood floors done the right way without compromise.

Delaware Valley Hardwoods
302.396.4560
DelawareValleyHardwoods.com

03/07/2026

Before you hire someone to work on your hardwood floors, read this.

Not all hardwood floor companies are the same.

For 28 years, Delaware Valley Hardwoods has been a family-owned and operated company built on true craftsmanship.

We specialize in fine, heirloom-quality wooden floors — the kind meant to last for generations.

✔ Award-winning craftsmen
✔ Multi-generational family business
✔ 28 years serving our community
✔ No subcontractors — ever

Every project is performed by our own trained craftsmen, never outsourced.

Our team has studied and trained at the highest levels of the hardwood flooring industry, learning from some of the most respected craftsmen in the world.

We believe hardwood flooring is not just construction —
it’s a craft that has been passed down for centuries.

When you hire Delaware Valley Hardwoods, you’re not hiring a crew.
You’re hiring a family dedicated to the art of fine wooden floors.

302-396-4560
DelawareValleyHardwoods.com

Delaware Valley Hardwoods

03/05/2026

02/22/2026

Luis loves natural floors!