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Flooring PDX Blog
Practical advice on hardwood installation, refinishing, maintenance, and repair for Portland homeowners.
- How Long Does Hardwood Floor Refinishing Take in Portland?
A day-by-day breakdown of a typical Portland refinishing project, including cure time, what stretches the timeline, and real project examples from Sellwood, Cedar Hills, and Lake Grove.
- Refinish vs Replace Hardwood Floors: A Portland Homeowner's Guide
How to decide between refinishing and replacing your hardwood floors. Cost math, the cases where each option wins, and what we look at on a Portland-area walkthrough.
- Best Stain Colors for Portland Hardwood Floors (2026)
What is winning in Portland hardwood stain choice this year, broken down by neighborhood aesthetic and home era. Plus the 3 stain mistakes we prevent on every walkthrough.
- Flooring Installation Costs in Portland (2026): What Homeowners Should Budget
A practical guide to what drives flooring installation cost in Portland, including materials, labor, subfloor prep, and how to avoid budget surprises.
- Moved Into a Home With Renovated Floors? 5 Steps to Protect Them
A move-in checklist to protect newly renovated hardwood floors, prevent early damage, and keep your investment looking great in Portland homes.
- New Wood Floors: What Is Normal During the Curing Period
Learn which finish variations are normal after refinishing, typical cure timelines, and when a professional floor inspection makes sense.
- Can Sanding Save Your Existing Hardwood Floors? Signs to Check First
Learn when sanding is enough, when repairs should come first, and how to decide between a screen-and-recoat, full refinish, or replacement.
- Hardwood Floor Maintenance After Installation or Refinishing
Simple daily, weekly, and monthly care steps that help hardwood floors stay clean, stable, and beautiful for years after installation or refinishing.
- How to Choose Between Hardwood Repair, Refinishing, and Installation
A planning guide for deciding whether your Portland floor needs a focused repair, a full refinish, or a new hardwood installation.
- The Golden Rules of Hardwood Maintenance
Stop using vinegar and steam mops! Learn what actually preserves your finish for decades in the Portland climate.
- Choosing the Right Wood: Oak vs Maple vs Walnut
A guide to Janka hardness ratings and which wood species thrive in the Pacific Northwest climate.
- What Does '99.8% Dust-Free' Actually Mean?
Inside the HEPA-filtration systems that keep your air clean during a refinishing project in your Portland home.