Hardwood Installation
Solid plank installation in oak, walnut, hickory and more — built to last generations.
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Denver, Colorado · 15+ Years of Craftsmanship
Floors that feel like home.
Craftsmanship that lasts.
Denver's premier installer of hardwood, engineered, LVP, laminate and tile. Honest quotes, warrantied work, and a finish you'll be proud of — every plank, every tile, every time.
15+
Years in Denver
Free
Estimates
Fully
Warrantied
Fast
Turnaround
15+ Years in DenverLicensed & InsuredWarrantied ProductsWarrantied InstallationMilitary 5% · Senior 5% · Referral 10%
15+
Years installing across Denver & the Front Range
About · Above Grade Flooring
A Denver crew with an uncompromising standard.
Above Grade Flooring was built on a simple idea: the floor is the foundation of how a home feels. For more than 15 years, Brian Blaylock and his crew have been laying hardwood, engineered plank, LVP, laminate and tile across Denver homes — from historic Capitol Hill bungalows to new builds in the foothills.
We show up on time, treat your home like ours, and stand behind every square foot we install. No salesmen, no upsells — just honest craftsmanship and pricing that beats the local stores.
Brian Blaylock
Owner & Lead Installer · 15+ Years
Owner · On Every Job
Brian Blaylock
Meet the Owner
You hire Brian.
Brian shows up.
For 15+ years, Brian Blaylock has been laying floors across Denver with a small, hand-picked crew. No call centers, no salesmen, no subcontracted strangers in your home — just one craftsman who answers his own phone, gives you a fair quote, and is on site every day until the job is done right.
15+
Years on the tools
1,000+
Denver homes
100%
Owner on site
What We Do
Six specialties.
One standard.
Whether it's a single bathroom or a whole home, every job gets the same care: clean prep, precise install, and a walkthrough that's only done when you say it is.
Engineered Hardwood
Real wood beauty engineered for Denver's dry climate and concrete subfloors.
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Hardwood Refinishing
Bring tired floors back to life. Sand, stain and seal to a flawless new finish.
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Luxury Vinyl Plank
Waterproof, kid-proof, dog-proof. Premium LVP that looks like real wood.
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Laminate Flooring
Affordable, durable and beautifully finished — installed plank by plank to last.
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Tile Flooring
Bathrooms, kitchens, entryways. Precision layout, perfect grout lines, every time.
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Why Denver Chooses Us
The kind of contractor
you actually wanted to find.
Free, honest estimates
No pressure, no upsells. We measure, listen, then quote — and our pricing beats local stores.
Fast turnaround
Most residential jobs done in days, not weeks. We respect your time and your home.
Warrantied installation
Every install is backed by our written workmanship warranty — in addition to your product warranty.
Warrantied products
We only install materials we'd put in our own homes. Manufacturer-backed, every time.
15+ years on the tools
Owner-operated. Brian is on every job site. No subcontracted strangers in your home.
Discounts that matter
5% off for military and seniors. 10% off for client referrals — our highest compliment.
Recent Work
Projects from across Denver.
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Client Voices
Trusted by Denver homeowners, one floor at a time.
"Honestly the easiest contractor experience we've had. Brian came out same week, gave us a fair quote on the spot, and his crew finished our LVP in two days. Floors look incredible and our dog hasn't managed to scratch them yet — that's a win."
Megan R.
Capitol Hill, Denver
"We got three quotes for refinishing our 1920s oak floors. Above Grade wasn't the cheapest by a few bucks, but Brian was the only one who actually got down on his knees, looked at the wood, and explained what he'd do. Floors came out beautiful. Worth every penny."
James T.
Highlands, Denver
"Brian re-did our whole main floor in engineered hardwood. Showed up when he said he would, cleaned up every single day, and the install is dead level — I checked. You can tell these guys have been doing this a long time."
Priya S.
Wash Park, Denver
"Replaced our laminate that the last guys botched. Above Grade ripped it all out, fixed the subfloor (which the previous installer ignored), and laid new plank. Night and day difference. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat."
Daniel K.
Stapleton, Denver
"Tile in our master bath is just perfect. Grout lines are all the exact same width, transitions to the hardwood are seamless. Brian even noticed our threshold was off and fixed it without charging extra. Rare to find that."
Allison B.
Cherry Creek, Denver
"We're a military family and the 5% discount was a nice touch, but what really got us was how professional the whole thing felt. No surprise charges, no missed days, just clean LVP installed exactly how Brian quoted it."
Marcus W.
Aurora, CO
Ready When You Are
Let's design the floor your home deserves.
Free in-home estimate. No obligation. Honest pricing — guaranteed.
Get in Touch
Talk to a real
Denver craftsman.
Call, email, or stop by the shop. Brian answers personally — no call centers, no scripts.
- Phone(720) 594-9545
- EmailAbovegradeflooring@gmail.com
- Office1500 N. Grant St., STE N · Denver, CO 80203
- HoursOpen daily · 9 AM – 5 PM