A 30+ year Specialty Hardwood Flooring Company 3 employees BEST OF ROCKFORD AWARD 2018 SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD WINNERS BONA stain and flooring experts Cash, Check, Venmo Approved Free estimates and highly competitive Trade discounts for other members of Angies List or Hardwood floor members We pride ourselves in our A+ rating from the BBB and always supply our customers with not only top notch insurance, but a fantastic reference rating. Our floors speak for themselves, they say quality first...never second!
Business highlights
43 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Floor trim out carpentry Hardwood Floor refinishing Specialty hardwood floor staining Custom installations of floors and staircases Custom repairs Insurance repair and /or replacement Historic floor renovation
Very happy with the results, our 20 year old kitchen floor looks like new! We were scheduled for August, but were so happy when Chris called and told us that due to a cancellation, they could fit us in in May. Dealing with this business was nothing but a very positive experience!
Description of Work: Wood floor refinished
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Dean L.
10/2018
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
Blue Ribbon Flooring is exceptional.
Description of Work: Hardwood floors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Its people like you that make our jobs a work of art! Thanks to all the patience and the wait to get us in your home. We are truly proud to see the smiles when you see our work! Thank you and we cant wait for our next opportunity to make you smile! Christy
Robert D.
03/2018
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
The work was completed as described and as promised, on time, for the price quoted. Jeremy described in detail what would be done and what the sanding could and could not accomplish. He completed everything as described and it looks soooo nice!! Couldn't be happier and he takes such pride in his work!! Rightly so!! He sanded and refinished a living room, dining room, and an entire bedroom area including three bedrooms and their closets as well as the hallway connecting them all. The pictures I am providing show the before and after of two different areas. The first is the living room and the second is the hallway connecting the bedrooms. Both show significant wear and tear in the first shot and a beautiful new finish in the last (taken today)!
Description of Work: Sanding an refinishing the hardwood floors of a 60 year old house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank you we are very appreciative of our customers and their dreams for their homes! Thanks again! Christy
Jim and Joann N.
03/2018
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
Excellent in every respect. Fantastic communication, prompt service, skilled craftsmanship, and followup of services that were provided. I hired this company last year for refinishing of my existing red oak flooring. Work was excellent and we then decided to install red oak floors in our living room to make the entire house complete with hardwood flooring. Installation completed flawlessly. I highly recommend this company for any future hardwood flooring installation. Jeremy and Christy will treat you right. Jeremy will answer any and all questions and makes the extra effort without any complaints. Christy makes sure you are satisfied and communication was excellent from beginning to end. Yes, this is a glowing review, and I really felt this was important to write.
Description of Work: Wood Floor Installation as well as refinish of existing wood flooring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank you so much! Its because of customers like you that we exist and take such pride in our work! Let us know if you need anything! Thank you again! Christy
Chris E.
11/2017
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
We are so happy with the service Blue Ribbon Hardwoods has provided to us. We are a repeat customer and will definitely return to them for any future hardwood flooring needs. They refinished the hardwood floors in our first home, which turned out beautifully. We recently moved and had them resurface the hardwood floors with poly in our new home to preserve them as long as we could before needing to refinish them. We are so pleased with the way they turned out. We feel it has enhanced the coloring and brought back the shine they had lost from lack of care. Everyone we have come in contact with has been so friendly, answering all of our questions and helping us make the best decisions regarding our floors. We highly recommend them and wouldn't go anywhere else!
Description of Work: Hardwood refinishing and resurfacing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank you i didnt see the review until today! We aporeciate every single home we do and do not take it for granted! Thanks for the trust you placed in ys and we are here to always help and answer any questions you may have! Dont forget the Bona floor cleaning system!
Dan P.
10/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
The floors as good as, if not better, than they were 25 years ago. Very professional work by exceptionally qualified staff. They look beautiful. I would not hesitate to recommend Blue Ribbon - good people to work with. Dan J Pennell
Description of Work: Refinished our 25 year old hardwood floors.1000
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you [Member Name Removed]; There is nothing we like better than to hear from great customers like you! We sincerely appreciate your review and look forward to helping your friends out! Feel free to call us about cleaning and maintenance. Thanks again, Christy Operations Blue Ribbon Hardwoods
David G.
08/2016
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
I would recommend Steve and Blue Ribbon to anyone needing hardwood services. Steve added hardwood to my living room and hallway and refinished the rest of my floors. The look exceeds even my highest expectations. 100% recommend.
Description of Work: Added hardwoods in living room, hallway and refinished existing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,100
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
[Member Name Removed]; Thank-you for the review you gave our company. We are so glad to know that you are happy as we strive to achieve just that. Please feel free to contact us in the future, and thank you again......it makes it all worthwhile. Steve Knutson Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods
Anita C.
04/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had hardwood flooring put in our great room, hall, and 3 bedrooms. Blue Ribbon Flooring was very professional and we love our new floors. Steve replaced the baseboards in all the rooms also. They took up all the carpet and removed all the baseboards. They were very neat and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Blue Ribbon Flooring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,900
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thanks Ms. [Member Name Removed]! It's so nice to hear that our customers are happy! We srive to do everything within our power to be not only professional, but to understand our customers needs and personal preferences. It really makes our day to hear from you. Thanks again and call if you need us!
Joyce L.
03/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had kitchen and dining room hardwood floors restored as well as new hardwood in living room and bedrooms. Steve did a beautiful job and matched the floors so well, you cant tell where the old ends and the new begins. The quality exceeded our expectations and we are very happy with the finished product.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
[Member Name Removed], In speaking with you previously about your response. Blue Ribbon Hardwoods is noted for an A rating on Angie's list and when we spoke with you about the B's you said on your review there seemed to be some confusion. We were ALWAYS prompt to the job and courteous to you along with being very professional. We are wondering if you confused us with another contractor? If there was ever a concern we want to know about it. Please contact us so we can have you look at the review again. Thank-you so much and have a great day. We look forward to hearing from you.
rick L.
03/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
Steve did a wonderful job bringing our floors back to life. Our home is older. It was built in 1946. We had been undecided about refinishing them because we wanted to make sure we found someone who did excellent work and that we could trust in our home. Steve had his work cut out for him with our floors. We had planks going in more than one direction, large dips in some areas, stains, you name it we had it. Steve worked very hard to make sure our floors turned out beautiful. He showed up everyday on time and got right to work. Chris also was a big help with answering all of my questions. She let me know what I needed to use for our floors to stay fabulous! We are very pleased with the work Blue Ribbon Premier hardwoods done for us. I even gained a new favorite radio station by listening to what Steve had on his radio :-)
Description of Work: Refinish hardwood flooring in large living room and dining room
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,030
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you so much [Member Name Removed] for the great review! We have made it our primary goal to exceed our customers expectations and to let them know we are here to answer every question and address every concern. We love to hear they are happy and that the floors make the room! Enjoy and call us for any need you may have with your floors. Chris Knutson Operations Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods
Bruce N.
05/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
I called Blue Ribbon Hardwood as they had good reviews on Angieslist. Steve was prompt on coming over & gave me a quote and said it would take 4 days to complete. We set a date to start work & he came as scheduled. After sanding the floor he came back each morning to apply the sealer & poly finish. By applying it each morning it would dry so we could walk on it late afternoon. He did a great job of cleanup. The floor looks wonderful. My wife is happy with the finished floor. Trust me, that is a good thing.
Description of Work: Re-finished kitchen oak floor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thanks [Member Info Removed]! We were very happy to come into your home and beautify your floors! It really makes us happy to know that our customers ARE happy. Thank-you again and please call if you are in need of anything for your floors! Steve & Chris Blue Ribbon Hardwoods
Andrea F.
04/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
Very professional and they did a great job. Very happy with the outcome!
Description of Work: Refinished hard wood floors in kitchen
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thanks [Member name removed]! We are so happy that your floors came out so nice. It was a pleasure being in your home and making it more beautiful! Please let us know if you need anything or have questions. Best Regards, Blue Ribbon Hardwoods
Le Anne P.
01/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Pulled carpet and refinished all the hardwood floors. Upstairs and down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you (Member name removed)! We really enjoyed being able to do your floors thus improving your home in not only looks but alleviating the dirt that carpets will hold. We are so glad you are happy. Please do NOT hesitate to call us should you require anything for your floors from scratch repairs to cleaners. Thank-you again! Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods
Mark B.
10/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
We are having to sue a former contractor and waiting for a court date and settlement so we can hire Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods to redo the floors and correct the mistakes of the first contractor. The owners of Blue Ribbon have shown a high amount of professionalism and knowledge and we look forward to having them complete the work.
Description of Work: Refinish hardwood floors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you! We appreciate the trust you have placed in us and will do everything possible to make sure you are happy. We pride ourselves on listening to what our customers ask for and give them an HONEST opinion as to what we know will work the best for them depending on the type of wear their floors will receive. We hope to hear from you soon and wish you the best.... Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods
Lynn S.
10/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Sanded and applied a coat of poly to our existing oak flooring. The floor looks great, was done around our schedule. We were to meet at 6:15 p.m. after I was done with work, when we got to the property he was already there. Then he was scheduled for 9-10 a.m. arrival, but he called and stated was done with previously scheduled job and was there by 8:30 done by 10:30. Very friendly and courteous.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$530
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you! Let us know should you have any problems or it gets scratched. Best Regards, Blue Ribbon Hardwoods
Herbert C.
10/2014
3.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
There are several wood chips in the flooring after it was installed. My wife even had a wood chip caught in her foot while walking barefoot on the floor. uneven areas. Crack's in some area's. I am filling them up with a stain solution.Down stairs recreation room is mess. The nailing that was used to nail down the boards caused the nails to come through and knock down paint and wood chips all over the place on every thing , on the pool table, furniture etc.The installer was polite , friendly etc no problem there but not happy with the over all installation . Family members coming in noticed and pointed out the things I mentioned above so it was not just us.
Description of Work: Install hardwood flooring
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$9,000
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
[member name removed]; First of all, let me say how sorry I am that there was a mess downstairs. It is NOT uncommon for this to happen when installing a floor due to the pounding in the installation process. It is my fault for assuming after being there for a week that you would brought it to my attention. I would have GLADLY cleaned up your basement from any chips falling. Second of all b-4 I left this job and during the installation we talked about the lack of quality in the milling of the cheaper priced floors. I do not set the price and advised you that the cheaper prices usually will show less quality in the milling. You decided against the next level priced floors b-4 I bid the project. I followed your instruction as to which floor you wanted installed, and bid the just as such. In no way do I want you unhappy and wish you would have given me a courtesy call first to do whatever I can to make you happy. I am a reputable complaint free company and do not leave people unhappy within any reasonable request. I am sure that your family saw exactly what you say they did as you and I talked about the quality of the milling on the very first day of installation. My job is to install the flooring. As far as wood imperfections that is up to the manufactuer of the wood. If there is a particular area that your wife caught a sliver on I would be more then happy to do a repair free of charge to alleviate any problem on the floor. I will attempt to contact you this week of ( 10-20-14) and set a time to look at the problem. Respectfully, Blue Ribbon Hardwoods
Mark S.
10/2014
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
I had seen Steve's work before and saw the before and after results before hiring him. Steve is great to work with. He does excellent work. He sanded my hardwood floors, two bedrooms, hallway and living room and sealed and applied two coats of poly. Along with that, he sanded off felt left by very old linoleum and sanded my bathroom floor readying it for tile. I would recommend him to anyone that needs hardwood floor refinishing or installation. .
Description of Work: Refinished and sealed hardwood floors, sanded felt off left by linoleum and sanded bathroom floor for tile.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you [member name removed] for your review! We are so very pleased that you are happy with your floors. Let us know if you need anything we can help you with including an updated screening or if you get a scratch or damage you can certainly call us! Thank-you again for taking your time to review us. Best Regards, Steve Knutson Blue Ribbon Hardwoods
Mark S.
12/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
Steve did an excellent job of sanding and refinishing my hardwood floors as well and sanding off the felt left behind after I tore off the linoleum floor in the kitchen and the adhesive left behind in the bathroom floor after taking up the linoleum squares in the bathroom. He used a sealer and 2 coats of poly on the hardwoods and they look great. He gave instructions on how long it would take to dry and how long it would take for it to form a hard shell and what to use to care for the hardwoods. Steve is very easy to work with and patient with answering all my questions.
Description of Work: I had Steve refinish my hardwood floors in the living room, 2 bedrooms and hallway as well as sand off felt left behind in kitchen linoleum tear off and sanding of bathroom floor taking off left behind adhesive from linoleum tear off.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Response from BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS
Thank-you [member name removed]! We pride ourselves in providing top notch service to our customers and will strive to do everything possible to keep them happy! We are proud to have served you!
christie G.
06/2013
5.0
flooring contractor
 + -1 more
He was excellent and everything that he did was excellent. He did an awesome job. He was in and out of here. He charged us really good rate. He was no problem at all. He was excellent. I would recommend him to anybody. I did recommend him to a couple of people and I think they used him. I didn’t have any dislikes about him. His personality was great. He was good with my kids. His pricing was excellent. I am planning to call him back to do rest of my wood floors.
Description of Work: Blue Ribbon Premier Hardwoods redid our kitchen floor. We pulled up the linoleum and there was wood underneath. He refinished it for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marilyn H.
06/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
The provider refinished the 58-year-old floors, repaired 2 thresholds and repaired holes under heat registers from a previous heating system. All work was done meticulously and the results are beautiful.
Description of Work: Refinished hardwood floors in 5 rooms & hallway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Kerry H.
04/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
The furniture had to be moved into the empty spaces in the family/living room, closets emptied and some planning of simple daily logistics! The boys' rooms can only be accessed by the wood hallway, and our kitchen would be unavailable for a few days off and on. In addition, we have a cat and a dog who both needed to be out of the way. Having any work done on your home while living in it is inconvenient and takes some creativity to get throught the day. Be prepared for some heavy dusting after the sanding is complete! Steve arrived each morning at 8am to begin work. The first 2 days included sanding and sealing, and the poly-urethane was applied each morning of the last 2 days. He was very clear on what he would be doing and was right on about how long he would be working and how long the floors would take to dry, which was very helpful in planning our evenings. The floors turned out beautiful! The finish is satin, not shiny and the wood looks brand new! We are very pleased. Steve is the owner of the company, and the only one who does the work. He takes pride in what he does, knows his trade, and is very pleasant to work with. In addition, the price paid was very reasonable and fair.
Description of Work: I had my hardwood floors refinished for the first time, located in the kitchen, hallways and foyer. We built this home in 1999, and had never had any work done on the floors. They were faded and worn!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$930
Cornelis S.
10/2012
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
Very prompt on their visit for the estimate, very firendly and professional. Unfortunatly we were unable to hire them due to our budget.
Description of Work: Restoration of hardwood floor in an older home, also needed to add sq. footage of matching wood flooring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen B.
03/2012
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
The work was done on time, as promised, very professionally done and the process was clean which was a huge plus. I was given tips on daily maintenance as well as cleaning. I felt the price was very competitive and the results were beautiful.
Description of Work: Prior to moving into our newly purchased 87 yr. old home, we had the hardwood floors lightly sanded and laminated for extra protection. We also had a wood frame window in the tub area that they laminated as well. One doorway was missing a threshold, which they installed.
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Service Categories
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
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Epoxy Flooring,
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FAQ
BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS offers free project estimates.
Yes, BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS offers emergency services.
Yes, BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS offers warranties.
BLUE RIBBON PREMIER HARDWOODS offers the following services: Floor trim out carpentry Hardwood Floor refinishing Specialty hardwood floor staining Custom installations of floors and staircases Custom repairs Insurance repair and /or replacement Historic floor renovation