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Hardwood Floor Refinishing & Installation in Irvington, Portland
Refinishing or installing hardwood in Irvington? You're in good company. Most Irvington homes lean craftsman bungalows, mid-century modern, victorian restoration, and the hardwood underneath ranges from original old-growth oak to mid-century maple to modern engineered planks. Whether you're prepping to sell, restoring an inherited place, or finally fixing the squeaky room you've avoided for years, hardwood done right adds value, longevity, and quiet beauty to your home.
What we do for Irvington homeowners
- Hardwood floor refinishing - sand back to clean wood, repair board damage, recolor with the stain you actually want, and seal with a finish built for daily life.
- New hardwood installation - solid or engineered hardwood over plywood, slab, or existing subfloor, with proper acclimation and moisture testing.
- Board-level repair - water spots, pet damage, cupped boards, gaps, squeaks. We patch in matching wood, not generic fillers.
- Dustless sanding - high-vacuum equipment that captures 99% of airborne dust at the source. Your kitchen stays usable, your lungs stay clean.
We pick up the phone (Vasi himself, more often than not), come to your Irvington home, and walk every room before quoting. No surprise fees, no franchise sales pitch.
Why Irvington homes are worth doing right
Irvington sits inside Portland, and that matters because regional climate, age of the housing stock, and subfloor conditions all shape how hardwood lives here. Older homes need patience around fragile original boards; newer construction often hides moisture issues under fresh-looking finishes. We've worked across Portland-area neighborhoods like Alameda, Sellwood, Hawthorne - every one of them teaches us something new.
A few details we look for on every Irvington project:
- Subfloor condition - sponginess, moisture, level. Tells us whether install or repair is the right path.
- Existing finish age - older polyurethane sometimes hides board damage; newer water-based finishes sand differently.
- Stain match - if you're patching, we test stain in three places before we commit, so the new wood blends.
- Traffic patterns - kitchens and entries take 70% of the abuse. We finish those zones with sealers chosen for that load.
Pricing for Irvington
We're transparent about ranges before any commitment:
- Refinishing: from $4.95 / sq ft (sand, stain, two-coat finish, base materials)
- Installation: from $8.50 / sq ft (engineered or solid hardwood, click-lock or nail-down)
- Repairs: from $25 service call + materials
The actual number depends on board condition, stain choice, room access, and whether subfloor work is needed. We won't quote sight-unseen - we come look first.
Get a free estimate for your Irvington home
Get a free estimate for your Irvington home - most quotes are back to you within 36 hours. Tell us where you live, what's on the floor today, and what you'd like it to be. Get a free quote in 60 seconds, or call 503-388-1689 and ask for Vasi.
We're licensed and bonded - Oregon CCB #227332.