“We are very pleased with our beautiful new floor. Everyone was very accomodating.”
— Don & Carol J. (Freedom, WI)

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Traditions | Timeless favorites for nearly a half-century

The Traditions Series Hardwood Floors is our most requested product.  Many of our customers prefer to install a traditional looking floor because of the timeless elegance it provides, and familiar look that can be enjoyed over generations.  Kids and grandkids may have played on these floors. Family and friends gathered at the annual Thanksgiving Feast, all have enjoyed the comfort at their feet. Familiar yet uniquely yours, a traditions floor provides lifelong beauty for generations. 

Traditions series remains forever elegant, comfortable, and endures the test of time. 

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In an ever changing world, it's nice to know you can have a look you can be happy with forever. And, when the time comes for a change, the timeless beauty of hardwood floors will be there for the next owners to enjoy as you did. Withstanding the test of time and trends, the traditional hardwood floor is still a classic. From light and airy natural maple to soft warm American Cherry, Ralph’s Traditions Series has added elegance and charm to thousands of homes.  The unique beauty of real hardwood floors, expertly installed and finished by real craftsmen, will never diminish. Take the worry out of choosing your hardwood floors with Ralph’s Traditions Series.

Smooth, subtle appearances, fresh and brilliant, a traditions floor works well with any decor. Integrated into the very fabric of your home, the overall impression is one of quality and style. Perfect in a kitchen, family room, bedroom, and especially high-traffic areas! You will feel confident knowing you've made a great decision for today...tomorrow...a lifetime. 

Ralph’s Hardwood Floors are steeped in the traditions of family, friends, and community...and so too is our Traditions Series of Hardwood Floors.

  • A grade of maple selected to have a large amount of creamy sapwood and soft grain.

  • Moderate color variation with a little more heartwood than 1st Grade. A soft, closed-grained wood.

  • Hand picked for its deep rich auburn color and intriguing grain. Red birch’s warm cherry-like color provides a dramatic look.

  • A closed-grained, even-textured hardwood with warm undertones. Similar to maple in grain but with more reflective light properties.

  • A relatively consistent open-grained hardwood. Very hard with a mild texture in the surface that may help your floor look great longer.

  • Full of light tones that give a crisp, clean feel. White oak displays a combination of deep grayish-brown heartwood and creamy tones.

  • Red-tinged brown heartwood and creamy tones adds to its grace and understated beauty.

  • Known for its durability and resistance to wear, this wood has been a standard in homes across the country.

  • Reddish-brown satiny look with a fine grain that will age to a rich patina. One of the most sought-after of the northern hardwoods.

  • Taken from the heart of the maple tree where the warmest colors are present. A softer, warmer look than tradition maple.

  • Ash displays pronounced grain and moderate golden tones. A very stable wood that is great in environments where humidity is difficult to control.

  • Dark rich browns with just a touch of creamy sapwood. Steamed to bring out a richness sometimes lacking in some walnut floors.