Hardwood flooring installation in Tacoma, WA

Solid or engineered hardwood

Solid hardwood is wood all the way through the plank. Engineered hardwood usually has a real wood surface over a layered core. How each one is installed, and how many times it can be refinished, depends on the product.

We can help you weigh the two for your home during the estimate. The final choice is yours.

How we install it

Hardwood is sensitive to moisture and to what it sits on. We check the subfloor, test for moisture where needed and follow the manufacturer's requirements for acclimation, storage and installation.

We also handle the details around the floor: transitions, flush-mount vents, door jamb undercutting and trim. Hardwood is one of the materials we use on stairs too.

Repairs and board replacement

If part of an existing hardwood floor is damaged, we can replace boards and repair the surface. For worn floors that are still sound, refinishing is often the better route.

What your estimate can include

• Removal and disposal of the existing floor
• Subfloor repairs or leveling, when needed
• Underlayment and moisture barrier where the product requires it
• Baseboards, transitions and trim
• Furniture moving, when requested

Your written estimate lists the work included and anything priced separately. Unexpected conditions under the old floor can change the scope, and any added work is agreed in writing before it starts.