Installer tapping laminate planks into place over white underlayment
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Laminate floors with a tough top and tight seams.

Modern laminate is harder on the surface than most floors and a lot more convincing than it used to be. We install it over the right underlayment with expansion gaps you’ll never see.

Licensed, bonded & insuredOregon CCB #251010
Locally ownedPortland metro, not a franchise
Free in-home estimatesMeasured on site, priced up front
Clean job sitesSwept daily, scrap hauled off

What’s included

Done properly, start to finish.

Underlayment

Matched to the floor

Moisture barrier over concrete, sound-dampening pad upstairs, or the attached pad the manufacturer specifies.

Expansion gap

Room to move

Laminate floats, so it needs a gap at the walls. We size it to spec and hide it under baseboard or quarter round.

Cuts

Clean around everything

Door jambs undercut, vents cut in, and tight scribes along cabinets and stairs.

Old floor

Tear-out & haul-off

We remove carpet, pad and tack strip or old flooring and take it with us.

Transitions

Flush where it counts

The right profile at every doorway, carpet edge and tile meeting so nothing catches a toe.

Cleanup

Same-day use

Floating laminate is walkable as soon as we pack up.

Laminate install in progress next to boxes of scratch-resistant planks

Good to know

Laminate vs. LVP

Laminate has a harder, more scratch-resistant surface and often a more realistic wood texture. LVP wins in wet rooms. Many newer laminates are water-resistant for everyday spills, which makes them a strong pick for living areas and bedrooms.

  • Top-tier scratch resistance for pets
  • Realistic embossed wood grain
  • Water-resistant products handle everyday spills
  • Usually a lower material cost than hardwood

At a glance

Laminate Flooring specs

General guidance. Exact ratings depend on the product, and we check them with you before install.

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Best forLiving rooms, bedrooms, offices
AvoidFull baths unless rated waterproof
PetsExcellent scratch resistance
RefinishableNo
Typical lifespan15–25 years
Install methodFloating click-lock

How it works

Four steps, no surprises.

  1. 01

    Free estimate

    We measure, check the subfloor and give you a written price.

  2. 02

    Prep

    Old floor out, subfloor flattened, repaired and tested.

  3. 03

    Install

    Laid out properly, cut clean, locked tight.

  4. 04

    Finish

    Trim, transitions, cleanup and a walkthrough.

FAQ

Laminate Flooring questions

Don’t see yours? Call or text (971) 427-2333.

Is laminate waterproof?

Some newer laminates are rated water-resistant or waterproof on the surface for a set number of hours. Standard laminate is not. We’ll check the rating on the product you’re looking at.

Is laminate loud to walk on?

It can be if the underlayment is skipped or cheap. Good underlayment and a flat subfloor make a big difference, especially upstairs.

Can laminate go in a basement?

Yes, with a moisture barrier over the concrete and a product rated for below-grade installs.

How long does install take?

Most rooms take a day, including tear-out. A full level of a house is usually two to three days.

Free in-home estimate

Tell us about your floor.

Send the basics and we’ll reach out to set up a time to measure. You get a written price before any work starts.

Call or text(971) 427-2333
Service areaPortland · Gresham · Vancouver
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