Flooring Contractor Portland OR

Portland Flooring Contractor — Hardwood, Engineered & LVP

Q: What is the best hardwood flooring for Portland's climate?

Engineered hardwood is our top recommendation. Its cross-layer construction handles humidity better than solid hardwood and can be installed over concrete and in basements.

Q: Can I install hardwood in my Portland basement?

Solid hardwood is not recommended for basements. Engineered hardwood works with a proper moisture barrier, and luxury vinyl plank is the safest waterproof option.

Q: How long does hardwood flooring last in Portland?

Solid hardwood lasts 50–100 years, engineered 25–50 years, and LVP 15–25 years — with proper moisture control being key.

Q: How long does installation take?

Most installations take 3–5 days plus 3–5 days of acclimation beforehand. Refinishing takes 3–5 days.

Q: Does hardwood flooring increase home value?

Yes. Hardwood is the #1 flooring feature Portland buyers look for and can increase home value by 3–5%.

Q: Do you refinish existing hardwood floors, or only install new ones?

Both, and we'll tell you which one your floor needs. Refinishing runs $3 to $6 per square foot against $8 to $15 for new installation, so if the wood is sound it is roughly a third of the cost — and in older Portland homes the existing floor is often old-growth fir or oak that cannot be bought today at any price. We sand, repair damaged boards and refinish in three to five days. If the boards have been sanded too thin, the subfloor moves, or there is widespread water damage, we'll say so rather than take the job.

Q: What should I look for when hiring a flooring contractor in Portland?

Ask what they do about moisture. In this climate that is the whole job: solid hardwood over a damp slab or an unconditioned crawlspace will cup and gap within two winters no matter how well it was laid. A contractor who does not ask about the subfloor, the crawlspace or whether the room is below grade has not assessed your house. Then check the CCB license number on Oregon's CCB website, confirm the quote includes removal and disposal of the old floor, and ask how long the material needs to acclimate before installation — the honest answer is three to five days, and the ones who skip it are the ones you hear about later. Zurc Construction is CCB #211998, licensed, bonded and insured since 2015.

Zurc Construction is a licensed flooring contractor serving Portland and the surrounding metro since 2015. We install solid and engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank and tile — and we refinish existing floors rather than replacing them when the wood underneath is still good. Portland's damp climate decides more of this than people expect: solid hardwood cups and gaps with the humidity swings, engineered handles them, and LVP is the only thing we'll put below grade. Installed costs run $5 to $15 per square foot depending on material, and refinishing an existing floor runs $3 to $6. Full breakdown in our Portland hardwood flooring guide. Licensed, bonded and insured. Oregon CCB #211998. Free written estimates.

Typical range: $5,000 – $15,000 Final price depends on scope — your free estimate is itemized in writing.

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Living Rooms

Hardwood Flooring for Living Rooms & Common Areas

The living room is the most common space for hardwood flooring in Portland homes — and for good reason. Hardwood adds warmth, sophistication and a sense of continuity that makes any gathering space more inviting. Our Portland flooring team installs solid and engineered hardwood in a wide range of species including oak, maple, walnut, hickory and exotic options. We offer installation patterns including straight, diagonal, herringbone and chevron.

Bedrooms

Bedroom Hardwood Flooring Installation

A hardwood floor in a bedroom adds a touch of luxury and refinement that carpet simply cannot match. Portland homeowners increasingly choose hardwood for bedrooms due to its easy maintenance, allergen-free surface and timeless appeal. Our team carefully selects wood species and finishes that complement the bedroom's color palette and natural light conditions.

Kitchens & Basements

Waterproof Flooring for Kitchens & Basements

For moisture-prone areas like kitchens, bathrooms and basements, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is 100% waterproof and unbeatable. Engineered hardwood is our top recommendation for the rest of the home — its cross-layer construction resists the expansion and contraction that plague solid hardwood in humid conditions, and it can be installed over concrete.

Solid hardwood: $8–$15 / sq ft installed
Engineered hardwood: $7–$14 / sq ft installed
Luxury vinyl plank: $5–$10 / sq ft installed
Refinishing existing floors: $3–$6 / sq ft

Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Portland

A lot of Portland houses are sitting on hardwood that doesn’t need replacing. Under the carpet in a 1920s bungalow there is usually old-growth fir or oak, and a floor that looks finished is often just a worn top coat over wood that has decades left.

Refinishing runs $3 to $6 per square foot against $8 to $15 to install new — so it’s typically a third of the cost, and the result is a floor you cannot buy anymore. We sand, repair damaged boards, fill gaps and apply a water-based or oil-based finish depending on how the room is used and how fast you need to be back on it.

Where we’ll tell you not to: boards sanded too many times already, widespread water damage or cupping, or a subfloor that moves. We’ll say which one you have before you spend anything.

Refinishing existing floors: $4–$6 / sq ft
Typical timeline: 3–5 days
Free assessment: We tell you if it's worth saving

Home Offices

Home Office Hardwood Flooring

Create a professional yet warm and inspiring ambiance in your Portland home office with hardwood flooring. The right flooring in a home office communicates sophistication and focus. We install hardwood floors in home offices throughout Portland, Tigard and Beaverton, including options with enhanced acoustic properties to reduce sound transmission between floors.

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Flooring Contractors Serving Portland & the Metro

We install and refinish floors across Portland and the surrounding cities — Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Milwaukie, West Linn, Oregon City and Happy Valley.

Most of our flooring goes in as part of a larger job — a basement finish, a kitchen remodel or a whole-house renovation — which usually works out cheaper than hiring a flooring company separately, since the subfloor is already exposed and one crew handles the transitions between rooms.

Flooring on its own is fine too. Call (503) 309-5973 and tell us the rooms and the square footage.

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