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- South Jersey Hardwood
- 250 Ranger Road
- Unit 10
- Rio Grande, NJ 08242
- United States of America
Welcome to South Jersey Hardwood
We are located in Rio Grande, NJ United States of America.
A perfect place to begin is with our selection of brands. We carry Athletic Surfaces, Carpeting, Ceramic/Porcelain, Countertop/Surfaces, Flooring Accessories, Installation Materials, Laminate Flooring, LVT/LVP, Natural Stone Floors, Paints/Coatings, Specialty Floors, Vinyl/Resilient, Waterproof Flooring, Wood Flooring, and more...
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American Olean® Tile
Website | Warranty | GreenHome is where the heart is, and American Olean is the trusted choice for residential projects. With countless, on-trend design options, the versatility and durability of American Olean tile make it easy to produce stylish, modern designs anywhere in your home.
American Tile
WebsiteAmerican Tile is one of the largest tile and natural stone distributors in the United States, with a reputation for exceptional quality and exemplary service.
Amtico® Vinyl Flooring
WebsiteAlthough traditionally, Amtico has been the perfect flooring for kitchens and bathrooms, an ever-growing product range of over 200 shades and textures has quickly shown its ability to create a striking impression wherever it appears in the home.Whatever size, shape or type of room you have, all it takes is a little imagination and a totally individual Amtico floor can be yours. Just click on your chosen room below, to see a selection of inspiring possibilities.
Anderson-Tuftex Hardwood
Website | Where to BuyReal wood floors made of Maple, Oak, Beech, Elm, and Pecan should be as familiar to you as the countless city streets that are named after these trees. Their rich natural colors and hand-crafted quality is what we have come to expect in our homes. Now, Anderson has taken wood flooring technology to a place it has never gone before—with Best-in-Class durability.
Anderson® EnCore Plus®
WebsiteIt’s true. EnCore Plus® floors are harder, denser, more dimensionally stable, and tougher—all attributes of a floor that is more forgiving.
Ardex Surfaces
WebsiteAn ARDEX Designer Floor™ can beNo two tile jobs are the same. Depending on site conditions, the requirements vary significantly. ARDEX provides intelligent, cost-effective system solutions for every aspect of tiling. From adhesives to grouts for kitchen, bathroom and wellness areas, indoors and outdoors, for domestic and commercial projects. In addition to offering the customary high quality, all ARDEX system products are extremely easy to use and perfectly matched, allowing jobs to be handled simply and efficiently – step by step and with minimum effort.
Arley Wholesale Natural Stone
WebsiteArley Wholesale, Inc. has always been committed to the best uses of technology
Armstrong Hardwood Flooring
Website | Brochure | Design Tools | Warranty | Install | Clean | Maintain | GreenNatural beauty and lasting durability. The enduring appeal of hardwood flooring is in its timeless look and the value it adds to your home. Armstrong offers the most choices in styles, finishes, and installation options to fit your taste, lifestyle, and budget. But with so many choices, there’s a lot to think about beyond choosing the right color and wood species. Armstrong takes the guesswork out of the selection process by explaining the important considerations you need to know before buying.
Armstrong Laminate Flooring
Website | Video | Design Tools | Tips | Install | Green | Where to BuyCrystal clear visuals that look and feel like hardwood or stone, plus a surface that resists scratches, stains, dents and moisture. Laminate flooring makes it all possible on a practical budget. Choose from countless traditional, rustic or modern styles, perfect for any room in your home – even your walls!
Armstrong Vinyl Tile
Website | Design Tools | Install | GreenVinyl tile is a durable, low-maintenance and affordable flooring that's quick to install, and can be used in any room of the home. It’s so easy you can have great-looking new floors in a single weekend – even if you do it yourself!
ArmstrongFlooring™ Engineered Tile
Website | Install | Clean | GreenAlterna luxury vinyl tile offers the timeless elegance of slate, marble, and travertine in a floor that’s easy to live with. While Alterna may look like stone, it feels warm and comfortable to your feet, and absorbs sound for a quieter home. Our new collection of urban-inspired designs features weathered metal, concrete-infused motifs, and linen and timber textures.
ArmstrongFlooring™ Luxury Vinyl
Website | Design Tools | Install | GreenOur luxury vinyl tile creates stunning floors that are meticulously designed to look like hardwood or stone, and built to endure the busiest lifestyles. From time-worn wood to modern marble, enjoy nature's diverse beauty throughout your home — in the kitchen, bath, basement and beyond.
ArmstrongFlooring™ Sheet Vinyl
Website | Design Tools | Warranty | Install | GreenWe've reinvented vinyl sheet flooring to give you products that combine incredible realism and comfort with durability and affordability. Take a look at vinyl sheet with Diamond 10® Technology — your floor will look newer, longer. Perfect for any room in your home.
Azrock Solid Vinyl Tile
WebsiteTarkett uses some of the most sophisticated technologies available to produce a broad range of resilient sheet and tile, linoleum, hardwood and laminate flooring products under the names Tarkett®, Azrock® by Tarkett, and Expressions™ by Tarkett. All of Tarkett’s commercial products are designed to meet the styling and installation needs of a diverse customer base, ranging from education and healthcare facilities to high-fashion retail stores and grocery stores.
Baltic Wood Floors
WebsiteBaltic Wood has been awarded the prestigious "EKO QUALITY OF THE YEAR 2010" title.
Beaulieu Carpet
WebsiteBeaulieu Residential, your complete decorating resource, now has a collection of carpeting in a dazzling range of colors and styles. You can be confident that your choice of floor covering will blend perfectly with the fabrics and furniture style in the room, creating an appealing and harmonious setting.
Beaulieu Laminate
WebsiteCombining realistic designs with strong, durable and water-resistant finishes, laminate floors are perfect for active rooms in the home and especially practical in homes with children and animals.
Beaulieu Vinyl Flooring
WebsiteHardwood flooring enhances the décor of any room by providing timeless beauty that will increase in value throughout the years. Warm, both visually and to the touch, wood flooring comes in many species, plank widths, stains and finishes to fit your unique lifestyle and practical needs.
BerryAlloc® Hardwood Flooring
WebsiteApart from the beautiful looks of a wood floor, BerryAlloc® parquet floors add some specific characteristics that make parquet floors even more appealing.
BerryAlloc® Laminate Flooring
WebsiteThe benefits of Alloc Laminate Flooring appear in the form of a long lasting beautiful floor that is easy to clean and maintain with total product durability.
Bigelow® Carpet
WebsiteOne of America’s premier carpet brands, Bigelow® STAINMASTER® offers the assurance of Bigelow's long-standing reputation for quality and STAINMASTER’s trusted stain-protection technology. Together, this carpet provides you with the best possible choices for your home.
Bostik Adhesives
WebsiteBostik is a company with a long and rich history. It was founded as the Boston Blacking Co. in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1889. It has its origins in the shoe industry and shoe adhesives.
Cali® Bamboo Flooring
Website | Video | Design Tools | BlogCali Bamboo’s mission is to provide sustainable materials for high quality building products. By providing alternative products made from renewable resources, we can make a difference in the future of our planet.
Cali® Hardwood Flooring
Website | Design ToolsCali Bamboo offers real hardwood flooring from oak to maple, hickory, and bamboo to meet and exceed the needs of your home. Wood flooring features can include scratch resistance, water resistance, and easy cleaning. They are a durable solution for high traffic areas.
Cali® LVP Flooring
Website | Design ToolsOur luxury vinyl plank floor lines are remastered with the most realistic hardwood grain patterns and commercial-grade durability. With vinyl floors that are 100% waterproof, simple to install, and extra easy to clean, Cali Vinyl delivers industrial strength vinyl flooring in a luxury package.
Casabella® Hardwood Flooring
WebsiteThe luxurious, regal look of Hardwood Flooring is timeless. And the Casabella collection of Hardwood flooring from around the world can satisfy the most discriminating tastes as well as the most vivid imagination. Species include Oak, Maple, Cherry, Birch, Asian Walnut, Hickory and more. Most are available with traditional or hand scraped visuals and in solid, engineered or locking constructions so that you can enjoy them in almost any room in your home.
Century Hardwood Flooring
| Warranty | Install | MaintainWe are a new company specializing in solid oak flooring. It is our goal to provide you with the best possible product, distinguished by tight milling and grading standards. You are invited to explore the world of Century Flooring through your own computer, in the comfort of your home or office.
Chelsea Plank Flooring
Website | Warranty | Install | MaintainFrame Hardwoods, the manufacturer of Chelsea Plank Flooring, is a family owned company that has produced factory finished solid plank flooring longer than any other current manufacturer. Since 1997, our philosophy has been to supply a product of exceptional quality for a fair price, thus positioning Chelsea Plank as one of the best, if not the best value in hardwood flooring. If you are looking for quality, prefinished plank flooring at a reasonable price, look no further.
Columbia Hardwood Flooring
| GreenColumbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood veneer, hardwood plywood and laminated products.
Columbia Laminate Flooring
| GreenColumbia Laminate Flooring is your best bet if you're looking for a floor every family member can love. Clic installation is quick and easy, creating a strong, durable flooring that's warranted for a lifetime of active family living.
Congoleum® Vinyl Flooring
WebsiteFor generations Congoleum flooring products have been an important part of America's homes.
Crest Foam Cushion
WebsiteCrest Foam Industries is a pioneer developer of reticulated polyurethane foam materials.
Crossville Porcelain Tile
Website | Design Tools | Warranty | Install | Maintain | FAQs | GreenAs the first tile manufacturer in Tennessee (est. 1986), Crossville is the leading American manufacturer of beautiful, sustainable solutions that advance the frontiers of tile design. From introducing the nation’s first large-format porcelain tiles, to becoming the first and only net consumer of tile waste materials (meaning we recycle even more than we produce), to developing cutting-edge performance innovations that turn mere surfaces into “breathing” living environments—we are committed to pioneering products and practices that change the way the world views tile.
Daltile® Stone
Website | Where to BuyDaltile offers porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tiles and slabs including medallions glass and metal tiles.
Daltile® Tile
Website | Where to BuyDaltile is the country's leading manufacturer and distributor of ceramic, porcelain tile & natural stone. Built on a tradition of outstanding design, quality, and service, we set the standard for the entire industry. For over 70 years and counting, we answer the question WHY TILE? with trustworthy tile for floor, wall, and countertop that is proudly made in the USA.
Durkan Commercial Carpet
WebsiteDurkan, Mohawk Group's hospitality brand, delivers a wide range of flooring solutions for the hospitality environment. Durkan's custom flooring designs marry cutting-edge styles with the flexibility to fully capture your vision.
EF Contract LVT
WebsiteOur selection of easy to install luxury vinyl tile flooring products along with our other flooring products, gives us a complete flooring solution to offer our customers. Our high performance LVT products have commercial grade backing and can withstand heavy amounts of traffic.
Emser Natural Stone
WebsiteEmser has become a leading marketer of the world’s finest natural stone. By offering unparalleled service and a dynamic selection of products, Emser is one of the most comprehensive sources for interior and exterior products quarry and cut-to-size stone.
Emser Tile®
WebsiteEMSER is the fashion leader in ceramic tile and natural stone. We are committed to providing the service and selection today’s marketplace demands. EMSER’S products are specified and installed in malls, hotels, educational facilities and other major projects throughout the United States.
Florida Tile
Website | GreenFlorida Tile products are one of the greatest values in the industry. Our reputation is built on providing reasonably priced, design rich products to the tile market. Florida Tile products come directly from the earth. Because of this, we are particularly aware of our responsibility to help preserve the beauty and health of our planet and all its natural resources.
Forbo Flooring
Website | Where to BuyForbo Industries..........Raising the standard for quality, beauty, safety, economy & service in flooring.Forbo Ind. has never lost sight of the importance of a high level of customer service or the significance of offering leading edge products to the market. Through our U.S. Headquarters in Hazleton, PA, we've made a major commitment to the facilities, people & inventory that make market leadership a reality. We want our customers to find it easy to do business with us before, during & after the purchase of our floor coverings.
HomerWood™ Flooring
Website | Warranty | Install | MaintainChoose from the unparalleled beauty and quality of oak, ash, cherry, hAppalachian Hardwood, lovingly handcrafted into the finest American-made hardwood floors - The Essence of HomerWood. Recalling the age of quality and craftsmanship, we hand select each plank from sustainable, center-cut lumber to reveal the character and unsurpassed beauty created by nature. From these planks we handcraft and custom design exceptional hardwood floors for those who seek style, elegance and individuality.
IndusParquet Exotic Hardwood Floors
Website | Design ToolsndusParquet Hardwood flooring. Successful Brazilian quality all over the world.
JJ Haines Wood Flooring
WebsiteWhen it comes to products, we provide customers with one of the most diverse and powerful portfolios of floor covering products, including the world’s leading brands.
Junckers Hardwood Flooring
Website | Design ToolsWith Junckers you get a genuine and timeless floor that unites aesthetics and experience with function.
Kraus Carpet
WebsiteThe Kraus Group is one of the largest integrated carpet and flooring manufacturers and distributors in North America with facilities throughout Canada and the USA. Established in 1959, the Group has grown from a sole manufacturing facility to a multinational distributor servicing approximately 10,000 customers in both the residential and commercial flooring markets.
Kraus Contract Carpet
WebsiteAs Canada's largest carpet manufacturer, Kraus operates on a global scale. Sister company Strudex Fibres manufacturers continuous filament yarns for Kraus' worldwide plants. Kraus serves the North American market from its main facility in Waterloo, Ontario as well as Barrett Carpet Mills in Dalton, Georgia, U.S.A.
Kraus Hardwood Floors
WebsiteKraus started to spread its wings into global economy in 1980's with a dedicated sales team for the expanding overseas market. Consistent attention has developed a strong customer base in over 35 countries.
Kraus Laminate Floors
WebsiteWe are proud that, through the efforts of our employees, Kraus' main carpet and fiber manufacturing facilities in Waterloo, Ontario have developed a quality manufacturing system dedicated to continual process improvement.
Kraus Luxury Vinyl Floors
WebsiteWe are proud that, through the efforts of our employees, Kraus' main carpet and fiber manufacturing facilities in Waterloo, Ontario have developed a quality manufacturing system dedicated to continual process improvement.
LATICRETE®
WebsiteLaticrete International is a world wide manufacturer and marketer of materials and methods for the installation of ceramic tile and stone.
LATICRETE® Hydro Ban™
WebsiteLATICRETE Hydro Ban is a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that DOES NOT require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
LAUFEN Tile
WebsiteLaufen offers quality floor, wall and decorative tile throughout the U.S. market. With its expansive ceramic tile offering, Laufen continues to bring together its heritage of beautiful styling with its reputation for quality craftsmanship.
Leggett & Platt Cushion
WebsiteWe have the right cushion for every type of carpet, installation and customer. The proper Leggett & Platt cushion will always make carpet feel better underfoot, reduce fatigue, wear longer and retain its original beauty.
Mannington Charter Collection™
Website | Warranty | Install | Maintain | Green | Where to BuyMannington laminate offers the most realistic wood and tile looks. Our laminate flooring is one of the most durable and environmentally friendly floors you can buy. And Mannington laminate offers all that...and more. Made from over 70% recycled content, using low-VOC inks and adhesives, Mannington laminate is FloorScore certified, ensuring good indoor air quality for your home.
Mannington Hardwood Flooring
Website | Warranty | Install | Maintain | Green | Where to BuyManningElegance engineered for superior performance. Engineered Hardwood flooring is real hardwood - the word “engineered” just refers to the way in which it’s made. And there are many benefits to choosing an engineered product over a solid product.
Mannington Porcelain Tile
Website | GreenStyles and designs for the American home, Mannington porcelain tile flooring is certified 100% porcelain tile*. It is fired at higher temperatures than regular ceramic tile, so it’s more dense, less porous, and shows better wear characteristics. 30% stronger than granite and resistant to staining, porcelain is also easy to clean, and offers superior wear resistance.
Marazzi® USA Natural Stone
WebsiteMake a bold style statement with natural stone tile. Its high-heat resistant quality, makes it ideal for kitchen backsplashes and fireplace accent walls. Available in a variety of unique colors and shades.
Marazzi® USA Tile
Website | Brochure | Tips | Warranty | FAQsMarazzi USA plays a key role within the strong global presence of Marazzi Group by decisively meeting the tile needs of the North American market.Manufacture and sourcing of a vast array of products – porcelains, glazed ceramics, glass mosaics, metallics – brings a total tile package that addresses aesthetic and performance requirements of designers, architects and homeowners.
Marmoleum® Linoleum Floors
Website | Where to BuyMarmoleum has been a mainstay floor covering for over 100 years because it is one of the few products made from primarily natural raw materials.
Masland Carpet
Website | Warranty | Clean | Maintain | GreenMasland Carpets and Rugs was founded in Pennsylvania in 1866 and still today boasts of its heritage as the leading carpet manufacturer in the United States. Since 1866, Masland has insisted that its carpets and rugs maintain the highest quality. The tradition of manufacturing quality products has been practiced for over 140 years and continues to be practiced today.
Metroflor Konecto
WebsiteAll or products provide excellent indoor air quality with little or no VOC's, non allergenic, will not promote fungal growth and can be totally recycled.
Minwax®
Website | Where to BuyWood adds warmth to any home. From gleaming hardwood floors to glowing doors and molding, Minwax® products help you bring the beauty of wood into your home in a way that complements your lifestyle.
Mirage Hardwood Floors
Website | Install | Maintain | Green | Where to BuyRetailers and other industry professionals have rated Mirage 1st for quality 34 times in the last decade.
Mohawk Armormax Finish
WebsiteIt serves as the ultimate barrier against staining and abrasions that come with everyday life.
Mohawk Carpet
Website | Where to BuyMore than anything, carpet manufacturers like Mohawk have your specific lifestyle in mind. That's why we innovated the softest, most family-friendly and pet-friendly carpets ever. Our carpet stands up to high-traffic wear and resists life's spills and stains like never before. With so many colors and textures to choose from, there's no reason to put off buying new carpet. With Mohawk, you're sure to find carpeting that suits both your lifestyle and your budget.
Mohawk Floorscapes®
WebsiteIf you’re looking for excellent selection, quality, and finance options when it comes to your carpeting, you’ll find it all at a Mohawk ColorCenter Select store. ColorCenter Select retailers offer comprehensive and premiere selection of Mohawk carpeting. We work hard to make sure your carpeting fits your lifestyle and your budget. A Mohawk Floorscapes® store is a locally owned store.
Mohawk Hardwood Flooring
Website | Warranty | Install | Maintain | Where to BuyMohawk Hardwood Floors offers handcrafted beauty and exceptional quality by using the finest hardwoods and the exclusive CrystalShield™ finish. Available as Solid Wood Floors or Engineered Wood Floors.
Mohawk RevWood Laminate
Website | Warranty | Where to BuyMohawk Laminate Flooring is designed for today's lifestyles. Beautiful Decorator Patterns; Installs Anywhere in the Home, Extremely Tough - the CrystalShield™ Finish is a rugged performer.
Mondo® Commercial Flooring
WebsiteIn commercial flooring as in sport flooring we focus our research on creating products that are ergonomically correct for the human body. Once we deliver on that front we play with colors and designs to achieve aesthetically pleasing results.
Mullican® Hardwood Flooring
Website | Warranty | Install | Maintain | FAQsSince its founding in 1985, Mullican Flooring has dedicated itself to creating the highest-quality hardwood flooring in the world. The company’s founders knew the combination of precision milling, advanced kiln-drying techniques and the most demanding inspectors available would result in products that would be unmatched by its competitors.
NAFCO Luxury Tile
Website | Warranty | Install | Maintain | GreenTarkett was founded over 130 years ago and is now the largest resilient manufacturer in the world with over 28 production centers in more than 100 countries. In North America, Tarkett owns and operates nine manufacturing units that support a distribution network extending across the United States and Canada. Its comprehensive product lines are renowned in the industry for their high quality, diversity and innovation.
Nuheat®
WebsiteNUHEAT invites you to throw away your slippers and begin to enjoy radiant floor-warming!
Oshkosh Floors
Website | Brochure | Warranty | BlogHistoric Floors of Oshkosh specializes in unfinished & prefinished medallions and borders plus unfinished parquet floors from multiple species of hardwood. The company stocks medallions and borders shown in their catalog for quick deliveries. Custom projects typically take 3-4 weeks. Oshkosh has a reputation for consistent quality, leadership in design, and prompt deliveries.
Porcelanosa® Tile Flooring
WebsiteAmbitious research and development projects have enabled us to release products on the market that have a high degree of added value: wall tiles, floor tiles and porcelain tiles.
Roppe Rubber Flooring
Website | Install | Maintain | GreenRoppe Corporation has been in the flooring business since 1955. And, even though we’ve grown (we are the world’s largest rubber cove base manufacturer), our philosophy of business has not. It’s simple: We pledge to provide you, our customer, with the best in quality, service, and dependability, all the time, every time. With over 40 years of experience and commitment, we continue to supply the best.
Schlüter® Transitions
Website | Video | Warranty | FAQsSchluter-Systems is committed to providing reliable ceramic and stone tile installation systems that not only solve problems but benefit the entire tile industry as well. As part of this commitment, we have invested considerable resources in testing our products to relevant industry standards. Such testing is performed both inhouse and by independent laboratories, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the Terrazzo, Tile, and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC), and the National Research Council in Ottawa, Canada.
Shaw Floorté LVT Flooring
Website | Where to BuyAt Shaw, luxury vinyl flooring—which we often call resilient—is our forte.
Shaw Hardwoods Flooring
Website | Warranty | Clean | Maintain | GreenShaw Hardwood Flooring offers consumers the timeless tradition of hardwood flooring with a wide variety of species, colors, and sizes. Shaw hardwood flooring brings Beauty and Strength to Any Room. See our Collection of Wood Flooring Stains and Grains.
Shaw Laminate Flooring
Website | What's New | Warranty | Install | Maintain | FAQs | Green | Where to BuyShaw Laminate Flooring is naturally durable, making cleaning a breeze. Here, we’re going to give you the crash course on how to care for your Laminate flooring and keep it looking great for years. Our laminate flooring is approved for use over radiant heating systems. Coordinating moldings give your Shaw Laminate flooring a finish with flair. We have plenty of accessories to complete your unique look.
Shaw Resilient Vinyl Flooring
Website | Where to BuyResilient Flooring - Exceptionally durable and easy to clean.
Shaw Stone Flooring
Website | Where to BuyExperience the Timeless Beauty of Shaw Tile and Stone (Flooring and Wall) in looks that range from Rustic to Contemporary.
Shaw Tile Flooring
Website | Where to BuyShaw captures the ancient art of ceramics in its versatile collection of ceramic and porcelain tile products. Seven of our porcelain tile collections are manufactured with the environment in mind. At Shaw Floors, we are committed to doing the right thing for the environment, and we partner with Eco-friendly suppliers who share in that commitment. Working with like-minded companies is crucial to creating a healthier ecosystem by reducing the amount of natural resources we consume.
ShawMark Carpet
Website | Where to BuyShawMark is sold exclusively through wholesale distributors throughout the country who sell the line to retailers. ShawMark features the "Anything Goes!" line of carpets, a high-performance collection noted for enduring extraordinary "torture tests."
Somerset Hardwood Flooring
Website | Warranty | Install | Maintain | FAQsSomerset Wood Products is one of the largest manufacturers of Appalachian lumber and flooring in the midwest. Our corporate headquarters is located in Somerset, KY. We have two supporting production facilities, also located in the Somerset area, with a staff of over 300 employees. We also employ a full time forester, to oversee responsible forestry management practices that exceed Best Management Practice standards.
Tarkett Commercial Resilient Flooring
Website | Design Tools | Warranty | GreenWelcome to everyday. That wonderful series of day-to-day moments strung together where real life happens. And they can sometimes be kind of messy. Like crafty-pasty-paper mache day. And dining-room-hockey-practice day. And let’s-make-a-tent-in-the-living-room day. It’s for those very real reasons that we created Tarkett® Vinyl Sheet Flooring that wears not tears. That cleans up easily. That stands up to everyday life and looks good doing it. Real floors for real life.
Wilsonart® Laminate Flooring
Website | GreenWilsonart® Flooring, the exciting new high pressure decorative laminate floor, is available in a wide range of woodgrain plank and stone-look tile formats. It's more practical than wood and more durable than vinyl, providing a great new option for the home or business.
Wood Flooring International
WebsiteWood Flooring International supplies the finest wood flooring sourced from around the globe.