01
Do you handle both new installs and refinishing?
Yes. We install new hardwood, parquet, laminate, and vinyl floors, and we also sand, refinish, repair, and rebuild stairs and trim when older homes need restoration work.
Est. 1984 — Los Angeles
Family-owned · Los Angeles · Since 1984
Floors built the old way. Because the old way lasts.
Forty years of Los Angeles craftsmanship, still run out of the same workshop by the man who started it. From wide-plank hardwood and hand-laid parquet to sanding, refinishing, and staircases that stop people mid-sentence — every floor gets done the right way.
40+
Years serving LA
Owner
On every job
CA
Licensed & insured
40+
Years of
Craft
Craft
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Hardwood ✦ Custom Parquet ✦ Sanding & Refinishing ✦ Staircases ✦ Laminate ✦ Vinyl ✦ Molding ✦ Repairs ✦
Hardwood ✦ Custom Parquet ✦ Sanding & Refinishing ✦ Staircases ✦ Laminate ✦ Vinyl ✦ Molding ✦ Repairs ✦
Hardwood ✦ Custom Parquet ✦ Sanding & Refinishing ✦ Staircases ✦ Laminate ✦ Vinyl ✦ Molding ✦ Repairs ✦
Chapter 01 Our story
The Workshop
Los Angeles, CA
Forty years.
One obsession.
I started J&R Elite Floors in 1984 with a truck, a belt sander, and a stubborn belief that a floor should outlive the people walking on it. Four decades later, I'm still here — still measuring twice, still hand-finishing the stains, still answering the phone myself.
From wide-plank white oak to hand-laid Versailles parquet, from forgotten staircases brought back to life to long-lasting laminate done right — every job gets the same obsessive attention. This isn't a franchise. It's my name on the door, and I'd like it to stay that way.
"A good floor is the bones of a house. I build bones that don't quit."
40+
Years in business
1000+
LA homes floored
100%
Licensed & insured
6
Crafts under one roof
Chapter 02 What we do
Six crafts.
One workshop.
Every service delivered in-house by the same hands, with the same standard. No subcontractors, no shortcuts, no surprises.
01
Hardwood Installation
Wide-plank oak, walnut, maple, hickory — sourced from premier mills, laid by hand.
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02
Custom Parquet
Versailles, chevron, herringbone, and bespoke patterns cut and fit on-site.
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03
Sanding & Refinishing
Breathe new life into old floors with dust-contained sanding and premium finishes.
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04
Staircases
Custom treads, risers, and rails. A stair that becomes the centerpiece of the home.
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05
Molding & Trim
Crown, baseboard, shoe, quarter round — precision-cut to tie every room together.
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Chapter 03 Recent work
A gallery of floors
that earned their keep.
Silver Lake · 2024
The Harper Residence
Wide-plank white oak · hand-rubbed finish
Pasadena · 2023
Walnut turnabout stair
Hancock Park · 2024
Crown molding restoration
Detail · No. 147
The stair that stops you.
Chapter 04 How we work
No mystery.
Just the process.
01
Consult
A visit, a measurement, an honest conversation about your space and your budget.
02
Design & Source
We specify species, grade, finish, and pattern — and source from mills we trust.
03
Install
Our crew works clean, moves careful, and treats your home like it's our own.
04
Finish & Protect
Dust-contained sanding, hand-rubbed oils, and a walkthrough before we leave.
Chapter 05 Local trust
Built for Los Angeles homes, not generic installs.
The site now says exactly what local homeowners need to know: J&R Elite Floors handles installation, refinishing, stair work, and trim in-house, with the founder’s standards still visible in the finished product.
- Why it matters
- Owner-led estimates and walkthroughs
- Why it matters
- Dust-contained sanding and finish schedules
- Why it matters
- Licensed, bonded, and insured in California
- Why it matters
- Repair-first mindset for older homes and stairs
Service areas
Most work is centered in Los Angeles and nearby neighborhoods where older homes, remodels, and staircase restoration projects need careful detail work rather than speed-first production crews.
Silver Lake Pasadena Hancock Park Studio City Sherman Oaks Encino Brentwood Pacific Palisades
Phone
(818) 929-2780
License
CSLB #786367 · Bonded · Insured in California
Chapter 05 From our clients
Kind words
from kind homes.
We'd talked to four flooring companies. J&R was the only one that sat on the floor with us and explained why one species mattered over another. The install was immaculate.
Elena M.
Silver Lake
White oak, 1,800 sq ft
Our 1920s staircase was a wreck. They rebuilt it into the most beautiful thing in the house. Three contractors told us it couldn't be saved. These guys saved it.
David & Priya R.
Pasadena
Staircase restoration
Chapter 06 FAQ
Questions we hear before the first visit.
Useful answers for homeowners comparing contractors, planning refinishing work, or deciding whether to repair, replace, or rebuild.
02
What parts of Los Angeles do you serve?
Most projects are in Los Angeles and nearby neighborhoods such as Silver Lake, Pasadena, Hancock Park, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Brentwood, and the Westside.
03
Do you use subcontractors?
No. The site promise is accurate: the work is handled in-house so the same standard carries from estimate to finish walkthrough.
04
Can you match existing floors or stairs?
Often yes. We compare species, board width, wear, stain tone, and sheen before recommending a repair, blend, or full replacement.
05
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. The current site offer is a free estimate with an on-site visit, measurement, and quote.
06
What types of homes are the best fit for J&R Elite Floors?
Character homes, remodels, and quality-focused projects are the best fit, especially when the owner wants careful detail work rather than a quick turnover installation.
Chapter 07 Say hello
Come
talk shop.
Tell us about your project — what you have, what you're dreaming of, and when you'd like it done. We'll visit, measure, and quote for free.
- Workshop
- Los Angeles, California
- Phone
- (818) 929-2780
- Hours
- Mon – Sat · 8am – 6pm
CSLB Lic. #786367 · Bonded · Insured in California