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Emperial Hardwood Floors

770-717-6964

10th consecutive year as a Home Reports™ Best Pick.™

Areas Served: North Atlanta, Cherokee, Gwinnett/East Metro, Dunwoody/Sandy Springs, Roswell/Alpharetta, Cobb/Marietta

“We care about our customers. At Emperial Hardwood Floors, we have a great deal of pride in the work that we do. Our goal is to make every customer happy so that they refer us to their friends. That’s how we built the business.” - Ricky Core, Owner

  • Specializations: Emperial Hardwood Floors specializes in refinishing hardwood floors, installing solid strip flooring, and recoating hardwood floors. In addition to these services, the company also installs prefinished flooring. When conducting estimates, the company provides customers with samples.
  • Product Information: The company uses the Bona Kemi dustless system. According to Emperial, the system cuts down on dust by 90%. The company also uses high-traffic finishes. Ricky Core, the owner, says that these finishes cure faster than conventional polyurethanes and are twice as strong.
  • Company History: Emperial Hardwood Floors is a family business owned by the husband-and-wife team of Ricky and Lori Core, who began serving the Atlanta area in 1979.

Select Quotes from Customer Reviews

A selection from 221 homeowner reviews:

“They put hardwood flooring in my dining room and living room. They did an excellent job. They showed a special interest in my needs, as well as the fact they gave me a variety of options on the materials. They gave me a lot of different samples, so I didn’t feel like I was limited. They were very careful with all my furniture, and they made sure everything was put back in place and that, basically, they weren’t interrupting anything.”

“The floors are great. They refinished existing floors and then installed additional wood. He just knew what he was talking about. He gave me his honest feedback, and he entertained my thoughts.”

“I felt excellent about the work they did—the finishing, the detail. They were very concerned that everything was right.  They didn’t take any shortcuts.”

"The owner kept us informed throughout the process...excellent attention to detail.  He’s very good."

"Ricky, the owner, is an absolute stickler for perfection.  He will do whatever it takes to get it perfect....They refinished floors in the kitchen, dining room, and our office.  Beautiful."

More Contractor Information

Emperial Hardwood Floors specializes in the installation of Atlanta flooring, both hardwood and laminate.  In addition to oak, maple, and cherry finishes, they also carry traditional unfinished ¾" wood flooring that can be finished to the homeowner's specifications.  Emperial Hardwood Floors installs flooring for Atlanta residential and commercial properties.

While installing hardwood floors is a worthwhile investment for any Atlanta homeowner, waiting for polyurethane coats to dry and ridding the home of unwanted dust can be a challenge.  Emperial Hardwood Floors uses the Bona Kemi dustless system, which cuts down on dust by 90 percent, according to owner Ricky Core.  Emperial also feather dusts cabinets, countertops, and walls to clean the home of excess dust after completion.

Emperial Hardwood Floors also offers sanding and refinishing of existing hardwoods.  Some Atlanta homeowners opt to change the stain of their floors to a darker or lighter color for a whole new look.  Others decide to restore their hardwood floors to their original color. While waxing was once a must for hardwood floors, polyurethane finishes have now made waxing a chore of the past.  Floors with a polyurethane coat can be swept and periodically touched up with a non-wax cleaner for long-lasting shine.

With proper care, hardwood floors can last a home's lifetime.  In high traffic areas, however, different types of wood are better than others.  Ricky and Lori Core enjoy working with customers to find the best fit for a room based on its style and functionality.  Pleased homeowners appreciate the personal attention they get from Emperial Hardwood Floors' owners and employees.  For the tenth consecutive year, the Atlanta flooring company has earned a Best Pick designation for Atlanta flooring contractors.

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