Brand Comparison — Rochester Hills Showroom
Best Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring Brands
6" to 10"+ planks for Michigan homes. Here's how the top brands compare on width, stability, finish, and value.
Direct Answer
Who has the biggest hardwood flooring selection in Southeast Michigan?
Quality Hardwoods of Michigan in Rochester Hills carries the largest selection of premium hardwood brands in Southeast Michigan — DuChateau, Provenza, Preverco, Three Trees, Riva Spain, Sheoga, Mullican, Kentwood, Appalachian, and more. For wide plank specifically, we carry six brands with planks from 6" to 9.5"+ in European white oak, American white oak, hickory, walnut, and maple. No other showroom in the Detroit metro area carries this range of premium hardwood brands under one roof.
— Mike Solomich, Head of Sales, Quality Hardwoods of Michigan
What Counts as Wide Plank?
The industry generally defines wide plank as 5" and wider. Luxury wide plank starts at 6" and runs to 10"+ in the premium tier. At 8"–12", the floor becomes a design statement — fewer seams, more grain, more visual scale. Michigan's humidity range (30–40% swing between summer and winter) makes engineered construction the correct specification for wide plank at 6"+ widths.
The Top Wide Plank Brands We Carry
Three Trees
9.5"Most design-forward wide plank brand we carry. Nordic, Bespoke, Versailles, and Veneto collections. The choice when the floor is the focal point.
$9–$17/sq ft / sq ft material
View collectionRiva Spain
9.5"Thickest refinishable wear layer we carry (6mm). Spanish-engineered since 1937. The best choice for a wide plank floor you intend to keep and refinish for 40+ years.
$8–$15/sq ft / sq ft material
View collectionDuChateau
9"The benchmark for luxury wide plank in Michigan. Reactive finishes, wire-brushed textures, and wall covering collections. Strongest designer brand recognition in Oakland County.
$10–$18/sq ft / sq ft material
View collectionProvenza
9"Broadest collection range of any brand we carry. Herringbone Reserve is the most requested herringbone pattern in our showroom. MaxCore LVP for wet areas.
$8–$16/sq ft / sq ft material
View collectionSheoga
Custom 7"+Ohio-milled American white oak in custom widths. Rift-sawn and quartersawn as standard products. The domestic wide plank alternative for projects that require solid construction or custom dimensions.
$5–$14/sq ft / sq ft material
View collectionPreverco
7.5"Custom stain program — factory-apply any Duraseal or Bona color. The best choice for wide plank projects that need a specific color direction or need to match existing floors.
$6–$13/sq ft / sq ft material
View collectionSide-by-Side Comparison
| Brand | Max Width | Wear Layer | Species | Herringbone | Price/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Trees | 9.5" | 4mm | European white oak | Yes — Versailles parquet | $9–$17/sq ft |
| Riva Spain | 9.5" | 6mm (Riva Max) | European white oak | No | $8–$15/sq ft |
| DuChateau | 9" | 4mm | European white oak | Select collections | $10–$18/sq ft |
| Provenza | 9" | 4mm | European white oak | Yes — Herringbone Reserve | $8–$16/sq ft |
| Sheoga | Custom 7"+ | Solid / 3mm engineered | American white oak (rift/quartered available) | Yes | $5–$14/sq ft |
| Preverco | 7.5" | 4mm | European white oak | No | $6–$13/sq ft |
Why Engineered Is the Right Choice for Wide Plank in Michigan
Michigan's climate creates a 30–40% relative humidity swing between summer and winter. At 3" widths, solid hardwood handles this movement. At 6", 8", or 10" widths, solid hardwood will gap significantly in winter and may buckle in summer without perfect HVAC control. Engineered wide plank — with a cross-ply plywood core — handles Michigan's humidity range at any width. All five European oak brands above are engineered and rated for Michigan's climate.
Common Questions
What is the widest hardwood plank available in Michigan?
Three Trees and Riva Spain both offer planks up to 9.5" in European white oak. Sheoga can mill custom widths beyond 7" in American white oak on request. DuChateau and Provenza reach 9". For the widest engineered European oak, Three Trees and Riva Spain are the top choices.
Can wide plank hardwood be installed over radiant heat in Michigan?
Yes — if you use engineered hardwood. All five European oak brands we carry (DuChateau, Provenza, Three Trees, Riva Spain, Preverco) are rated for radiant heat. Solid wide plank over radiant heat is not recommended in Michigan.
Which wide plank brand is most durable?
Riva Spain's Riva Max carries a 6mm wear layer — the thickest we carry and the most refinishable. For surface hardness, European white oak across all five brands is comparable (Janka ~1,360 lbf). Wire-brushed finishes on DuChateau and Three Trees hide everyday wear better than smooth finishes.
What does wide plank hardwood cost in Michigan?
Wide plank European white oak in Michigan typically runs $8–$18 per square foot for material, depending on brand, width, and finish. Installation adds $4–$8 per square foot for straight-lay; herringbone adds $3–$6 per square foot for the pattern premium. Call (248) 853-2232 for current pricing on specific collections.
Where can I see wide plank samples near Detroit?
Quality Hardwoods of Michigan in Rochester Hills carries all six brands above with wide plank samples available. We're at 1799 Northfield Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 — about 10 minutes from Birmingham. Call (248) 853-2232 or visit the showroom.
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See Both Brands in Person
The only way to make this decision is to hold the samples. Visit our Rochester Hills showroom — we carry all the brands and can walk you through the differences in person.
1799 Northfield Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309