Hardwood Floor Supplies for Martha's Vineyard: Summer Planning Guide
JR Hardwood Supplies in Falmouth, MA is 10 minutes from the Steamship Authority ferry terminal in Woods Hole. Island contractors and homeowners doing floor projects on Martha's Vineyard stop at JR Hardwood on the way to the ferry, pick up a full supply order, and take it over on the boat. Call ahead at (508) 524-8957 to have your order ready.
Martha's Vineyard is one of the most in-demand summer destinations in New England. The island's flooring contractors handle renovation and refinishing projects year-round, but summer brings a particular surge in homeowners wanting their floors done before or between rental periods. This guide covers how island floor supply logistics actually work.
The Falmouth-to-Vineyard Supply Route
For Martha's Vineyard contractors and homeowners, the supply chain for professional floor finishing products runs through Falmouth. JR Hardwood Supplies is located at 112 Davis Straits, approximately 10 minutes from the Woods Hole ferry terminal.
The typical island contractor routine looks like this: call JR Hardwood the day before to confirm the exact products and quantities needed, pick up the full order in Falmouth on the morning of the ferry trip, take the 45-minute crossing to Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs, and proceed directly to the job site. This is more reliable and faster than trying to order online and wait for shipping to an island address.
Planning for Summer Projects on the Vineyard
Summer floor refinishing projects on Martha's Vineyard face the same humidity challenges as Cape Cod mainland projects, but with an added logistical wrinkle: if you run out of finish or make a product selection mistake mid-project, the nearest supply source requires a 45-minute ferry ride and then a 30-minute drive to Falmouth. This makes pre-job planning even more critical.
Calculate Materials Carefully Before the Ferry
Bring more product than you think you need. Coverage rates for Bona Traffic HD are approximately 400 to 500 square feet per gallon per coat. A 1,000 square foot floor with three coats needs 6 to 8 gallons. Round up by 10 to 15 percent for waste, lap marks, and re-coating any areas that did not cure evenly. Returning to the mainland for one forgotten gallon of finish costs you a full day of work.
Call Ahead for Stock Confirmation
During summer, JR Hardwood's most popular products move quickly. Calling 24 hours ahead ensures your specific products (Traffic HD in your chosen sheen, QuickCoat in your stain color, the correct number of applicator pads) are confirmed in stock and set aside for you.
Common Vineyard Floor Projects in Summer
The summer brings several recurring floor project types to Martha's Vineyard.
Pre-Season Rental Refresh
Homeowners with rental properties in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and Chilmark schedule screen-and-recoat jobs in May or early June before their peak rental weeks. This is the most time-efficient project type for island work: one trip over, a day of prep and buffing, two coats of finish, and the floor is ready within a week.
Full Refinish After Damage
Post-season full refinishing is common after a heavy summer rental season reveals floors that have worn through to bare wood in high-traffic areas. These jobs are best scheduled in September or October when humidity drops and the island's renovation crews have more availability.
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Vineyard Towns and Their Floor Profiles
Martha's Vineyard's six towns each have a distinct character that influences the flooring choices we see.
Edgartown, the island's most upscale town, has many historic properties with wide-plank antique floors. Darker stains like Jacobean and Ebony are common in these formal interiors. Oak Bluffs, with its famous Victorian gingerbread cottages, tends toward lighter and medium stains that complement the traditional architecture. Vineyard Haven is the island's workhorse town with a mix of styles. Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury have more rural, natural interiors where lighter stains and matte finishes are popular.
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Where do Martha's Vineyard flooring contractors buy their supplies?
Martha's Vineyard flooring contractors source their professional hardwood floor supplies at JR Hardwood Supplies in Falmouth, MA, located approximately 10 minutes from the Steamship Authority ferry terminal in Woods Hole. JR Hardwood is the only authorized Bona and DuraSeal distributor in Barnstable County, and is the primary supply source for island contractors.
How do I get hardwood floor supplies from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard?
The most common approach for Martha's Vineyard contractors is to stop at JR Hardwood Supplies in Falmouth (10 minutes from Woods Hole) on the day they take the ferry over. Products are taken on the ferry as cargo or as part of a contractor's vehicle. For large project orders, call JR Hardwood at (508) 524-8957 at least 24 hours in advance to have the order staged and ready.
Can I get Bona Traffic HD delivered to Martha's Vineyard?
JR Hardwood Supplies operates as a pickup location. Most island contractors pick up supplies in Falmouth and bring them over on the ferry. For very large project orders, there may be options for arranging freight delivery, but most contractors find the Falmouth pickup route more reliable and faster than shipping. Call (508) 524-8957 to discuss your project's needs.
What floor finish is most popular on Martha's Vineyard?
Bona Traffic HD is the most popular professional floor finish among Martha's Vineyard flooring contractors. Island properties, especially summer rentals in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven, see very heavy seasonal traffic and benefit from Traffic HD's superior durability. DuraSeal Jacobean and Special Walnut are the most popular stain colors on the island.