Quick Answer
From matching a 100-year-old floor to fabricating a herringbone entry with contrasting-species borders, CDS handles the one-off requests other flooring companies decline.
- Licensed MHIC #141267
- Fully Insured & Bonded
- 15+ Years Experience
- Family-Owned
- HEPA Dustless Sanding
- Premium Bona & Loba Finishes
- Written Scope & Timeline
- 15% Veteran Labor Discount
Custom is where we shine. Match a 1920s Georgetown pine floor. Build a herringbone pattern with a walnut key border. Refinish stairs to match a floor that's already installed. Create a custom bar top from the leftover walnut. Fabricate a threshold for a non-standard doorway.
If you can sketch it, we can usually build it. If you can't sketch it, we'll design it with you.
Key Takeaways
- Custom work is our favorite work
- Design and build under one roof reduces coordination risk
Problems We're Called In to Solve
Design changes mid-build
We build sample panels first to lock in design before production.
The CDS Process
1. Design consult
Sketch, sample and pricing.
2. Prototype
Sample panel for approval.
3. Fabricate & install
In-house craftsmanship.
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Material, Stain & Finish Options
- • Any domestic or exotic hardwood
- • Reclaimed and salvage lumber
- • Custom stains and finishes
Why Homeowners Choose CDS
CDS Hardwood Floors is a family-owned, Maryland-licensed contractor (MHIC #141267), fully insured and bonded, based in Gaithersburg with 15+ years of hands-on work in Montgomery County homes. Our crews have finished landmark commercial work — including DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC — alongside thousands of residential projects. Veterans receive 15% off labor.
- Timelines and pricing scoped per project
What Affects the Investment
Every home is different, so pricing is set after we see the floors. These are the factors we weigh in your written proposal:
- • Complexity
- • Materials
- • Design iterations
Project Case Studies
Caring for the Result
- • Same as standard hardwood.
Warranty & Guarantee
All CDS craftsmanship is backed by our workmanship guarantee. Manufacturer finish warranties are transferred to you in full.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of custom hardwood work do you take on?
Borders, medallions and inlays, mixed-species patterns, parquet, custom stair work and specialty spaces — including finished wood interiors outside typical residential rooms.
How is a custom pattern laid out?
We dry-lay and center the pattern to the room's sightlines before fastening anything, so the design stays symmetrical and the border reveals stay even against every wall.
Can a custom design be matched to existing floors?
Yes. Species, board width and stain are all matched on-site so a new inlay or border reads as though it was always part of the floor.
How long does custom hardwood projects take in a typical home?
Most residential projects are completed within 3–7 working days, depending on square footage, drying times and any repairs required. We provide a firm timeline in your written estimate.
Do I need to move out during custom hardwood projects?
In most cases, no. Our dustless equipment keeps the home habitable, though we recommend staying off finished areas for 24–72 hours to let the finish cure.
Can I schedule a consultation?
Yes. Every custom hardwood projects project starts with an on-site consultation and a detailed written quote, usually delivered within 24 hours.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. CDS Hardwood Floors is a Maryland-licensed contractor (MHIC #141267), fully insured and bonded for your protection.
Written by
Daniel Santos
Owner, CDS Hardwood Floors
Daniel Santos is the owner of CDS Hardwood Floors and has spent 15+ years sanding, staining and installing hardwood in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC homes. He personally walks most projects, specializes in HEPA-contained dustless sanding, premium water-based finish systems and custom installations, and believes homeowners make better decisions when the process is explained plainly before a single board is touched.
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Where We Work
CDS Hardwood Floors is based at 21008 Golf Estates Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Our primary service market is Montgomery County and the surrounding Maryland communities:
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Potomac, MD
- North Potomac, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- North Bethesda, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Clarksburg, MD
- Olney, MD
- Damascus, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Montgomery County, MD
We also serve extended markets in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, nearby West Virginia and Pennsylvania. See all service areas.
Book Your Consultation
Tell us about your floors and we'll walk the space with you, talk through options and send a written proposal.