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Smithe Hardwood Flooring installed solid oak floors throughout our entire main living area, and the craftsmanship is unbelievable. Every single plank fits tightly with zero gaps or uneven edges, showing how precise their installation work really is. The crew arrived right on time, worked continuously without cutting corners, and left our space completely spotless. If you want a flawlessly installed hardwood floor that elevates your home, I highly recommend their services.
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Hardwood and LVP flooring in Portland, OR
Hardwood and LVP flooring for Portland homes
Portland is the center of the metro, spread across both sides of the Willamette River. It has a lot of older houses, and many of them have original hardwood under years of wear, old carpet or a tired finish.
It also has newer builds, condos and remodels, where the question is different: what floor suits how you live now? Add a long wet season and the swings in indoor humidity that come with it, and flooring in Portland needs a plan, not just a product.
We refinish hardwood, install hardwood and LVP, and repair water damage across Portland. Tell us about your floor and we will talk through the options, then send a free quote.
Flooring help in Portland
- Free quotes on refinishing, installation and LVP
- Oregon CCB #262995
- Moisture meter reading before every job
- Phone and text, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Services
Flooring services across Portland
Four projects come up most often. Each page explains the process in plain language.
Refinishing
We sand to bare wood and start fresh, with an optional stain first. In an older Portland home, that can bring original oak back to life. A buffing coat is the lighter option when a floor mainly needs its shine and protection back.
See the service →Floor Installation
New hardwood for a remodel, an addition or a swap from carpet. We take a moisture reading first and let the boards acclimate for at least 7 days.
See the service →LVP Flooring
A water-resistant, easy-care floor for kitchens, basements and busy rooms, typically floated as a click-lock over a flat, prepared subfloor.
See the service →Water Damage Repair
Cupped or stained boards after a leak? We follow the moisture with a meter, remove damaged boards until readings are dry, dry the area with dehumidifiers and fans, then lace in new boards and refinish to blend.
See the service →We also take on floor repair, laminate flooring and other services.
Why homeowners call
Why Portland homeowners call us
A city full of older homes asks for a careful eye. Here is how we approach it.
1
Original oak is often worth saving
Older Portland houses often have solid oak under a tired finish or old coverings. We check how much wood is left to sand and tell you honestly if a refinish makes sense.
2
Repairs that disappear into the floor
Older floors often need boards replaced near a doorway, a vent or a past leak. We lace in new boards to match and refinish so the repair blends in, and we repair only the damaged area, not the whole floor.
3
A wet climate, handled on purpose
Portland's long wet season swings indoor humidity, and wood moves with it. We take a moisture meter reading before every job, and if it reads high we wait for the floor to dry. Boards acclimate for at least 7 days.
4
Moisture from below gets a straight answer
If damp is coming from a crawlspace or foundation, we find it and tell you when a basement or foundation specialist is needed. We do not waterproof under the house.
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Refinished oak from our gallery, shown for style and finish. See the full gallery.
Finishes
Choosing a finish for your Portland floor
After sanding to bare wood, you can add a stain first and then pick a finish. Either finish works over any stain, and it comes down to the look you want and how you live.
Oil-based: our go-to for most homes
A catalyzed two-part finish, typically two coats, with a richer, deeper ambered look. The smell is strong and the product is flammable, so people and pets stay out during application and early cure, and heat sources and pilot lights are turned off. Most of the cure takes about 3 weeks before rugs go back down.
Water-based: low odor, quicker to clear
Typically three coats, and two can go on in one day with the next coat the following day. It airs out in about 3 days and comes in several sheens and tones, from natural to amber to darker. It is harder to touch up later than oil, and it is the choice on projects with VOC limits.
Roughly a day per coat for either finish, and we confirm timing for your product and rooms. Anyone sensitive to odor is steered to water-based. Our Flooring Finishes guide has the full comparison.
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Natural oak and dark-stained floors from our gallery, shown for style and finish.
Questions
Portland flooring questions
Do you work in Portland?
Yes. Portland is our main service area. Text or call (503) 664-9525 with your address and we will set up a free quote.
Can the original oak floors in my older home be refinished?
Often, yes. Solid hardwood can usually be sanded to bare wood and refinished, and some prefinished floors can be too. We look at the boards in person and tell you what we find.
What is a buffing coat, and is it enough?
A buffing coat restores shine and adds a new layer of protection, but it does not remove dings or dents. If the floor needs more than a refresh, we sand to bare wood and refinish.
Can a hardwood floor repair go through my insurance?
We do insurance work on hardwood floors. The usual path is that you talk to your insurer first. They set a budget and let you choose your contractor, then you call us, and we match the floor to how it was.
Is Portland's wet climate a problem for hardwood?
Wood moves with humidity, which is why we take a moisture meter reading before every job and let boards acclimate for at least 7 days. Planned for properly, hardwood works well in a wet climate.
How do I get a quote?
Text us, chat on the phone and then receive a free quote. We answer calls and texts Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Nearby areas we serve: Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Oregon City, and Hillsboro.
Ready to talk about your Portland floors?
Send a text with a few details about your home and the floor you want. We take it from there with a free quote.
- 1Text usSend a message with your address and what you want done to the floor.
- 2Chat on the phoneWe talk through the room, the wood and what you are hoping for.
- 3Receive a quoteYou get a free quote to review, with no pressure.
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