Full-Service Floor Preparation, Removal & Trim

A perfect hardwood floor begins long before the first plank is laid. It starts with a perfectly prepared subfloor and ends with clean, professional trim. We offer comprehensive services to handle your entire project from start to finish, so you don’t have to hire multiple contractors.

  • Subfloor Preparation & Leveling: This is the most critical step for a quiet, long-lasting floor. We will inspect your subfloor and make any necessary repairs, including leveling low spots, grinding high spots, and securing loose panels to prevent squeaks.
  • Old Flooring Removal & Disposal: Don’t worry about the old carpet, tile, or vinyl. Our team will handle the full removal and eco-friendly disposal of your old flooring, leaving a clean, ready-to-install surface.
  • Baseboard & Trim Installation: The finishing touch. We can remove your existing baseboards and reinstall them after the new floor is in, or we can supply and install brand new, pre-primed baseboards, quarter-round, or shoe molding for a crisp, clean finish to your project.

What Our Customers Say

Prep & Trim: Frequently Asked Questions

Is subfloor preparation really necessary?

Yes. 100%. Almost all flooring failures—squeaks, gaps, bouncy or hollow spots—are due to an improperly prepared subfloor. Even a brand new subfloor is rarely flat enough for hardwood. Investing in proper leveling and prep is the best insurance you can buy for your new floor.

Sometimes. We will always try to remove your existing baseboards carefully, but older trim can be brittle and may crack or break during removal, especially if it was caulked and painted heavily. We recommend new baseboards for the cleanest, most professional look, but we are happy to try and re-use yours if they are in good condition.

Both are small, thin pieces of trim used to cover the small “expansion gap” left between your new floor and the wall or baseboard.

  • Quarter-Round: Is shaped like a perfect quarter-circle.
  • Shoe Molding: Is also a quarter-circle shape, but it is taller and thinner, giving it a more delicate, less “bulky” profile. We typically recommend shoe molding as it looks more elegant.

  • Loved working with Andy and his team! Floors are beautiful! We had old hardwood floors refinished and they are beautiful. He also installed LVT. Excellent install. I have already recommended him to my brother. Look forward to working with them again!

    Kyla Becker Avatar Kyla Becker
    November 29, 2021

    Andy and his crew did a great job for us. They installed new oak flooring in the entry, hall and den to match existing oak flooring in the living room, dining room and kitchen. They refinished the old, and finished the new, and they matched up seamlessly. We'd definitely recommend them. Michael and Letitia Thompson

    Letitia Thompson Avatar Letitia Thompson
    September 21, 2020

    They did a beautiful job on my hardwood floors.

    Marilyn Lewis Avatar Marilyn Lewis
    July 21, 2024

  • What an all-around OUTSTANDING experience it was to work with Andy and his crew! They installed Brazilian Cherry flooring throughout nearly our entire home, and the floors are GORGEOUS. Our home is transformed. His knowledge of and experience with hardwood flooring is thorough, and he counseled us well throughout the entire process. We especially appreciated his advice on how & where to save money on this major project. Andy's team is 100% professional and their work is careful and meticulous. They were mindful of working inside our home, considerate of their surroundings and thoughtful of our pets too! They worked diligently and politely, and cleaned up beautifully after their work was completed. It was a pleasure to have this team of courteous, efficient, skilled artisans in our home. We wholeheartedly recommend Andy and Northwest Hardwood Flooring!

    patriciacurrynyc1 Avatar patriciacurrynyc1
    June 15, 2021

    Showed up a little early. Navigated a miscommunication in “swedish finish” (be prepared to move out). Reschedule and knocked final product so far out of the park that it landed on the competitions head. Consider it you want the job done right the first time

    Sean Cable Avatar Sean Cable
    July 8, 2024

    Northwest Hardwood Flooring refinished the original fir flooring in our home, which is well over 100 years old. They did an amazing job and our floors look great. They were efficient, professional, and easy to work with.

    Eva Weber Avatar Eva Weber
    October 7, 2022

  • Andy and his crew installed a stranded bamboo floor for us. They were on time, couteous, and professional. The floor looks great. The installation of the floor was executed perfectly plus they were very creative in making the available trim pieces work for our particular needs. We highly recommend this company.

    Lori .Winston Avatar Lori .Winston
    April 29, 2019

    They did a great job installing lvp flooring in our rental property basement apartment. They communicated clearly with our tenants and got the job done efficiently. Prices were fair.

    Geir Jonsson Avatar Geir Jonsson
    November 13, 2023

    I cannot over-emphasize the positive experience we had with Andy, the owner of Northwest Hardwood Flooring, as we searched for a quality hardwood floor refinishing contractor in our area. I am a very exacting customer and he checked every criteria I wanted: Knowledgeable, Professional, On Time, Responsive, Trustworthy, and Delivering a Quality Result. The hardwood floor finishing was an Excellent Value on all accounts. Andy went over and above expectations, even checking in with us after the job was finished to see if we were happy with the results. I recommend him highly and plan on using his service again! M.Shonsey 10/9/20

    Mary Shonsey Avatar Mary Shonsey
    October 9, 2020

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Let us manage your project from demo day to the final nail. Contact us for a comprehensive, full-service quote that includes preparation, installation, and finishing.

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