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address: "378 Washington Street, Westwood, Massachusetts 02090, United States"
latitude: 42.2148
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phone: "(781) 326-4099"
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rating: 5
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# C&R Flooring

Original Houzz profile: [C&R Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/flooring-contractors/candr-flooring-pfvwus-pf~1099322223)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Flooring Contractors
- **Location:** Westwood, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Brockton, Quincy, Newton, Waltham, Brookline, Braintree, Natick, Needham, Stoughton, Milton, Walpole, Westwood, Wayland, Medfield, Weston, Allston, Babson Park, Brighton, Brookline Village, Chestnut Hill, Needham Heights, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Serving All Of New England!, Wellesley Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

\*Authorized Bona Certified Craftsman\*

Founded over 30 years ago by Chris Zizza, C&R Flooring has sold, installed and refinished thousands of feet of wood flooring for New England’s most discriminating homeowners and contractors. Today C&R Flooring is considered the best in the business in Eastern Massachusetts, and Chris is recognized as the leading expert in hardwood flooring.

We are also the first in New England to offer DUSTLESS sanding & refinishing for your renovation or home improvement project. This process allows you to refinish your floors with virtually no dust, restoring them to their original luster without a major clean up.

“C&R Flooring is committed to providing our customers with the best quality and unsurpassed service. Our results, and reputation speak for themselves.”

– Chris Zizza President, C&R Flooring

### Services Provided

- Flooring Installation
- Wood Floor Refinishing
- Wood Finishing
- Floor Sanding
- DUSTLESS Sanding & Refinishing
- Hardwood Floors
- Unfinished & Pre-finished Hardwood Floors

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Brockton
- Quincy
- Newton
- Waltham
- Brookline
- Braintree
- Natick
- Needham
- Stoughton
- Milton
- Walpole
- Westwood
- Wayland
- Medfield
- Weston
- Allston
- Babson Park
- Brighton
- Brookline Village
- Chestnut Hill
- Needham Heights
- Newton Center
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Lower Falls
- Newton Upper Falls
- Serving All Of New England!
- Wellesley Hills

### Typical Job Cost

$1,125 - 1 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | C&R Flooring |
| Address | 378 Washington Street, Westwood, Massachusetts 02090, United States |
| Phone | (781) 326-4099 |
| Website | http://candrflooring.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 117 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [C&R Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/flooring-contractors/candr-flooring-pfvwus-pf~1099322223)
- **Website:** http://candrflooring.com/
- **Phone:** (781) 326-4099

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- C&R Flooring is proud to be a Bona Certified Craftsman Charter Member.
- Chris Zizza- 2013 Ellis Island Medal of Honor

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-303765231, April 2024**

> Outstanding from start to finish . The company really cares about the whole process. This company is super knowledgeable about any aspect of the wood flooring trade.We thank you

**★★★★★ — Katherine Snowden, Oct. 2023**

> We had the wood floors on the first floor of our 1910 house sanded and refinished by C&R flooring.  We are extremely pleased with the results!  The floors look amazing.  They sanded enough to get most of the marks out but didn't overdo it on some deeper marks - just hit it perfectly.  It is truly dustless; we did not take things off open shelves and had no dust.  They suggested doing the work in 2 phases, so we were able to just move our furniture within the house.  They showed up exactly when they said they would and finished on time.  I know that we will use them again if/when we need work on the floors. Very responsive to our questions, too.

**Comment from C&R Flooring:**

> Thank you for the review, and we are pleased your happy and had a nice experience . Chris ZIzza , C & R Flooring inc. President

**★★★★★ — Jared Stenquist, May 2018**

> I highly recommend C&R. My antique home (1847) has a variety of types of old wood floors which had been neglected for decades. They made them look beautiful. They went above and beyond and assisted with patching a section of damaged flooring, even taking the time to blend the wood with stain to match. A+, will hire again.

**★★★★★ — mireil, April 2016**

> New hardwood flooring installation after flood in Living Room and Bedroom:
> C&R Flooring delivered a flawless service and impeccable results, finished project on-time and within budget.  C&R Flooring showed professionalism, high expertise and gave us valuable advice. They measured the level of humidity of our floors, sanded with truly dustless equipment and installed dehumidifiers on all our wet subfloors. We were able to rapidly choose our preferred brand of hardwood flooring in their own showroom where Cheryl helped us and diligently answered our questions. One week later, their skilled team of installers worked rapidly in our home with great attention to detail. Chris, C&R Flooring Owner, keeps an eye on all the projects. Despite a busy schedule and a large staff, we felt him always informed, present and responsive. This is a company that stands behind its work and customers. A rare find! Our damaged floors are now a thing of the past! We highly recommend C&R Flooring and we wish them continuous success! Thumbs up!

**★★★★★ — migs57, Feb. 2015**

> This company refinished all our ash floors for us, they were wonderful. It is a dustless system. They were professional and the floors look beautiful!!

**★★★★★ — tpmunsonmasterplumber, Dec. 2013**

> We have had the pleasure of working with Chris and the C & R Flooring team both for the new installation of hardwood floors and for dustless refinishing of older, existing hardwood floors. All work per for.ED was very meticulous and exceeded our expectations. I would strongly recommend C & R Flooring and look forward to using them again myself.

**★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2013**

> As a design firm, we always feel confident visiting C&R Flooring with our clients. The staff at C&R is professional, courteous and accurate with ordering and installation.  The showroom offers a nice variety of flooring choices and products are consistently delivered in a timely manner.

## Selected projects

- [Borders, Inlays & Medallions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/borders-inlays-and-medallions-pj-vj~2195634)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [The Stain Selection Process](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-stain-selection-process-pj-vj~2353458)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Bona Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bona-flooring-pj-vj~1863723)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Boston Ritz Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-ritz-residence-pj-vj~2367610)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Kahrs Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kahrs-flooring-pj-vj~560234)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 44
- [Brookline MA Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookline-ma-project-pj-vj~2353974)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Chevron Pattern Floor
- [Preverco Hardwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/preverco-hardwood-pj-vj~337658)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [Chesnut Hill MA Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chesnut-hill-ma-project-pj-vj~2353989)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Bruce](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bruce-pj-vj~279071)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 38
- [Armstrong](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/armstrong-pj-vj~244258)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 37
- [Mirage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mirage-pj-vj~244202)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 64
- [Chevy Chase, Maryland Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chevy-chase-maryland-project-pj-vj~2362821)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Somers CT Porject](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somers-ct-porject-pj-vj~2355698)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Listone Giordano](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/listone-giordano-pj-vj~244064)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 27
- [Garrison Collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garrison-collection-pj-vj~401146)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Dustless Floor Sanding](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dustless-floor-sanding-pj-vj~2195632)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Single Photos of Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/single-photos-of-projects-pj-vj~2412634)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/flooring-contractors/candr-flooring-pfvwus-pf~1099322223)

## Ideabooks

- [Caring For Your Hardwood Floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25639247/list/caring-for-your-hardwood-floors) — 3 ideas
- [Hardwood in the Kitchen-Adding Value and Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23241249/list/hardwood-in-the-kitchen-adding-value-and-elegance) — 5 ideas
- [Protecting Your Hardwood Floors in the Winter](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19681732/list/protecting-your-hardwood-floors-in-the-winter) — 3 ideas
- [Keep your Hardwood Floors Shiny & New](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18450806/list/keep-your-hardwood-floors-shiny-new) — 3 ideas
- [Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Polyurethane Floor Finish](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14998567/list/water-based-vs-oil-based-polyurethane-floor-finish) — 1 idea

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/candrflooring)

## Community Q&A

**Q: I am interested in pricing. What is the cost per square foot?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi, are you in the Massachusetts market? Depending on grade and width of material prices can vary anywhere from $8.75 per ft to $10.95 per ft with instillation costs ranging from $3-5 per ft. Feel free to reach out if your would like a formal estimate. My email is czizza@candrflooring.com

**Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type of wood is shown here? Is it engineered, laminate, or original,hardwood?  Thanks.

A: Hi, thank you for your question! These are engineered hardwood floors. They are real hardwood over a plywood base. Let us know if you have any more questions!

**Q: What is the brand of hardwood?  Color name?  Beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you! These are a favorite of ours too! They are Mirage Floors more specifically Maple Platinum in the Admiration Collection! You can find them here: http://www.miragefloors.com/ENG/hardwood-floors-maple-platinum-exclusive.php?type=collection&id=9789aeec902eeb7da60f59901628d104

**Q: Water-based floor finish OK on top of Oil-based coatings ?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Our solid hardwood maple floor (photo 1) currently has two coatings of Dura Seal Polyurethane finish (photo 2). I did not ask the floor installer whether the Dura Seal is oil-based or water-based, because I did not know the difference before this remodel. (I can still ask him, but I'd also like to hear from Houzz experts.)
If the current two coatings are indeed oil-based, would it be OK to switch to a water-based finish for the third and final coating ? I read some Houzz discussions and some pros recommend higher-end water-based finish on the floors, so I'd like to know if I should switch to a water-based finish now. Thanks.

A: The only real draw backs to oil based is the wait between coats and the smell. With water based it is recommended you have four coats, all of which can be completed in one day. Oil based requires fewer coats but you have to wait 5 hrs between coats and 12 hrs after the final coat before you can start using the room again. Oil based does have a smell, but obviously, the smell dissipates and will disappear entirely! The only other difference, and this is neither a good or bad thing just a matter of preference, oil based leaves an amber glow whereas water based keeps your floors looking more like their natural color (in the picture attached the left is with water based, the middle is with no finish, and the right is with oil based). 

That all said, we assume your finish is oil based seeing as you're waiting between coats, and we would recommend sticking it out with the same finish.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-31.*