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Hardwood for coastal living

Hardwood Flooring in Shoreline, WA

Solid and engineered hardwood installation and refinishing for homes throughout Shoreline, WA.

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Built for Shoreline's Coastal Climate

Being this close to Puget Sound means Shoreline homes deal with more salt air and ambient humidity than inland areas, which affects how solid hardwood expands and contracts through the year. We account for that in every install we quote.

For homes near Richmond Beach or lower levels with more moisture exposure, engineered hardwood is usually the more stable choice, holding its shape better while still giving you a genuine hardwood look and feel.

Built for Shoreline's Coastal Climate

Styles and Species to Choose From

Oak, hickory, and maple remain the most requested species in Shoreline, whether in wide planks for a more contemporary look in newer townhomes or narrower boards to match the character of a mid-century rambler.

Matte and low-sheen finishes tend to hold up better against everyday wear in busy Shoreline households, and we can often match new wood to existing floors when only part of a home needs work.

Styles and Species to Choose From

Our Installation and Refinishing Process

Every job starts with a walkthrough of your Shoreline home, checking subfloor level and moisture before we quote anything. New hardwood is acclimated on-site and installed nail-down, glue-down, or floating depending on the subfloor beneath it.

For hardwood refinishing on original floors common in Innis Arden and Richmond Beach homes, we sand to bare wood, address gouges or gaps, and refinish in as few passes as possible, typically wrapping in two to three days.

Our Installation and Refinishing Process

What It Costs in Shoreline

New hardwood installation in Shoreline generally runs $8 to $16 per square foot installed, depending on species, plank width, and whether you go with solid or engineered construction.

Refinishing existing hardwood is usually the more economical route when the wood underneath is in good shape, and we'll be honest during your estimate about which option makes more sense for your floor.

What It Costs in Shoreline

Why Shoreline Homeowners Choose Us

As an employee crew, not a rotating group of subcontractors, the team that measures your Shoreline home is the same team that installs it, which is a big reason every hardwood job comes with our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.

Shoreline customers frequently mention how quickly we respond and how our crews stay late to finish a job on schedule, which matters most on hardwood projects where dust and downtime disrupt daily routines. See more in our reviews.

Why Shoreline Homeowners Choose Us

Caring for Your New Hardwood

Keep indoor humidity as stable as you can, especially given Shoreline's coastal air, and wipe up spills quickly to protect the finish. A doormat at entries helps keep grit from scratching the surface over time.

Most solid hardwood can be refinished multiple times over its life, so a floor showing wear years down the road often just needs sanding rather than full replacement. Ask about engineered hardwood if you're flooring a level closer to the water.

Caring for Your New Hardwood

Special Financing Available*

*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See flooring specialist for details.

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Hardwood Flooring questions in Shoreline

It can add extra humidity that solid hardwood has to handle, which is why we often recommend engineered hardwood for homes closest to the water in Shoreline.

Yes, it's one of our more frequent requests, especially in Richmond Beach and Innis Arden homes where the original wood is often still structurally sound under the wear.

Most jobs run two to three days from sanding to the final finish coat, depending on the size of the space and the condition of the existing wood.

Generally, yes. It holds up better to humidity and temperature swings than solid hardwood, making it a practical choice closer to the water.

Most projects fall between $8 and $16 per square foot installed, and we'll give you an exact number after seeing your home during a free estimate.

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