Naples, FL · Hardwood Services
Top-Nailed Hardwood Floors in Naples, FL
A classic, honest installation method — face-nailed plank floors with the character and permanence that made hardwood famous.
The Service
Top-Nailed Hardwood Floors, done right.
Top-nailing — fastening planks with visible nails through the face of the board — is the traditional method behind many of the most charming floors in older Naples homes, and it remains a deliberate design choice today. The exposed nail pattern adds rhythm and authenticity to wide-plank and reclaimed floors, and the mechanical fastening is simple, strong, and serviceable for generations.
Our team both installs new top-nailed floors and restores original ones. If you own an older home in Olde Naples with historic face-nailed flooring, we can repair, replace, and refinish it while preserving its character. If you're building or remodeling and want that authentic plank-floor look, we install top-nailed floors with correctly patterned, properly set nails — a detail that rewards craftsmanship.
Why Topline
What sets our top-nailed floors work apart
Authentic Character
Visible nail patterns give wide-plank floors a warmth and history no printed product can imitate.
Simple, Strong, Serviceable
Mechanically fastened floors are straightforward to repair board-by-board decades from now.
Historic Restoration
We preserve and restore original face-nailed floors in older Naples and Marco Island homes.
Great Value
Nail-down installation is a classic method that remains popular for its simplicity and value.
Our Process
How we deliver a flawless result
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Design & Layout
We plan plank widths, nail patterns, and layout so the fastening reads as intentional design.
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Subfloor Preparation
Top-nailing demands a sound wood subfloor — we verify, repair, and prepare it first.
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Face-Nailing & Setting
Planks are fastened with evenly patterned nails, set and finished cleanly.
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Sanding & Finishing
The completed floor is sanded flat and finished, with nails adding character, not snags.
Good to Know
Top-Nailed Floors — your questions, answered
Is top-nailing still a good installation method?
For the right project, absolutely. It's proven, durable, and repairable, and it's the correct way to install or restore certain traditional and reclaimed plank floors. For modern strip flooring, blind-nailing is standard — we'll recommend the right method for your product and goals.
Won't the nails snag or feel rough underfoot?
No. Nails are set flush or slightly below the surface and the floor is sanded and finished afterward. You see the pattern; you never feel it.
Can you repair my home's original top-nailed floors?
Yes — this is specialty work we love. We source matching material, weave in replacement boards, replicate the nail pattern, and refinish so repairs disappear into the original floor.
What wood species suit top-nailed floors?
Traditional choices are oak and heart pine, especially in wider planks. Reclaimed material is a natural fit. We'll help you select material with the right character and hardness for your home.
Explore More
Related hardwood services
Most projects combine services — refinishing pairs with staining, installation pairs with baseboard work. Explore what else we do.
Where We Work
Top-Nailed Floors across Southwest Florida
We bring this service to homes and condos throughout Naples and the surrounding communities.
Ready for beautiful top-nailed floors?
Request your free quote below, or call 224-251-9599 — we answer.