Hardwood floors are a big investment in the beauty and value of your home. While there are countless options advertised at national retailers, a local hardwood flooring contractor will have more knowledge and access to higher quality wood flooring, as well as professional installers who will save you money in the long run.
While big box stores often advertise hardwood floors for cheap, materials can be lower quality and hidden costs for shipping and delivery often add up. Big box installation services are usually outsourced to the lowest bidder and while doing it yourself is also an option, purchasing the right tools and the increased risk of mistakes can be costly.
Nehalem Hardwoods in Oregon sources only the highest quality hardwood that can stand up to what any Pacific Northwest weather can bring in. We provide the professional advice and detailed installation you need to ensure your hardwood floors are beautiful and durable, with a warranty to back it up.
Expert Advice Tailored to Your Home
As you plan to invest thousands of dollars in new hardwood floors, it’s important to get it right the first time.
Getting personalized attention from a local hardwood floor installer can prove vital to the success of the project. An installer, who will actually source the wood planks themselves, can provide valuable advice for your space. They will advise you on the best wood species and finish for durability and price, as well as the best stain color and layout for the style and decor of your home.
That expert advice begins with a consultation and samples in your space. It includes a measurement and detailed estimate with advice all the way through to completion, cleanup, and warranty.
A big box store’s hardwood installation can be disjointed with little guidance, as you choose materials inside the store and meet with an outsourced installer at a later date.
Quality Product
Hardwood floor contractors work to build and establish relationships with local and international lumberyards to ensure all of the various wood species they receive are quality before they are installed in your home. Solid hardwood planks sourced by local installers are typically thicker than what you’ll find in a big box store, allowing the wood to be sanded and refinished.
Domestic hardwoods
Domestic hardwoods sourced by a local company offer more competitive pricing and are more durable against the Pacific Northwest’s damp climate.
- White Oak
- Madrone
- Hickory
- Douglas Fir
Exotic hardwoods
Exotic hardwoods, while more dramatic with their richer tones and grain, take longer to acclimate and may not stand up as well to Oregon’s coastal climate. They also tend to be more expensive.
- Brazilian Cherry
- Teak
- Mahogany
- Walnut
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered hardwood, with its multiple layers, offers more stability in areas like Oregon where moisture and temperature fluctuations are common.
Big box stores, while offering convenience and a wide range of products, often lack quality control over their mass market of flooring and may not be able to provide higher-premium wood options. Big box flooring is often thinner with lower-grade components, and while cheaper in price, may not last as long.
Custom Work
Local hardwood flooring companies offer personalized custom installations for your space that big box stores cannot match. Local installers are equipped to deal with anything that might come up during installation, whether its an uneven subfloor or working around architectural details, such as stairs, risers, and trim.
Local hardwood installers, like Nehalem Hardwoods, know the climate they are working in and how it can impact installation, as wood expands and contracts depending on the weather.
Professional hardwood installers are also experienced with cutting and laying custom hardwood patterns or borders:
- Herringbone
- Chevron
- Parquet
- Versailles
- Borders or Focal Points
Big box installers or do-it-yourselfers may lack the ability to execute complex custom hardwood patterns or may not be able to deal with problems that may crop up. National retailers are not focused on a particular area or climate, which can impact the hardwood materials installed and how they hold up in the future. Big box installers are often chosen more for their cost effectiveness, rather than their experience, which means crucial installation procedures may be overlooked.
While quality materials are vital to the outcome of any project, meticulous craftsmanship is just as important to the beauty and life of your floors.
Community Support
Supporting your local hardwood company puts work and dollars back into your community and the lumberyards where domestic wood is sourced. You’ll find local hardwood installers also offer competitive pricing since their overhead is lower than most big box stores. Plus, buying local is more sustainable with no shipping required.
Why Choose Nehalem Bay Hardwoods
Choosing the right flooring contractor in Oregon will ensure you get the quality hardwood, expert installation, warranty, and longevity that will save you money in the long run.
Nehalem Hardwoods, the Best Overall Flooring Contractor in Oregon, offers superior craftsmanship, premium hardwood, and local expertise. We source locally milled woods, including Oregon white oak, red oak, Douglas fir, and madrone. You can also check out our internationally sourced hardwoods, or speak with professionals, in our Gearhart showroom.
Get in touch with Nehalem Hardwoods to find out how they can bring the rich quality of hardwood into your home.
