Eco Floors

• Supplies and installs eco-friendly flooring materials
• Provides professional flooring installation for:
• Hardwood floors
• Click-lock flooring (engineered, laminate, etc.)
• Carpet
• Tile
• Sheet goods
• Baseboards
• Handles demo and disposal of existing flooring
• Provides subfloor correction and concrete leveling
• Offers hardwood refinishing with very low dust containment
• Works on both residential and commercial projects
• Is a fully licensed General Contractor and can take on selected home remodels

Service areas

Eco Floors offers installation in the Portland metro area, including:

• Lake Oswego
• Tigard
• Tualatin
• Sherwood
• West Linn
• Happy Valley

They also service as far as:

• Wilsonville
• Hillsboro
• Vancouver, WA
• Gresham

The company can travel farther for special projects.

Installation quality and process

Key aspects of Eco Floors' approach include:

• In-house team and project management – product sales and installation are handled under one roof, rather than passing work to unrelated subcontractors.
• Customer-first communication – customers are kept informed about material lead times, change orders, arrival times and standards.
• Careful demo and subfloor preparation – existing flooring is removed, subfloors are corrected and leveled to manufacturer specifications, and testing for lead or asbestos is arranged when needed.
• Concrete leveling expertise – especially for Portland homes with basements; Eco Floors is a certified ARDEX installer.
• Very-low-dust hardwood refinishing – industry-leading dust containment, with the aim of leaving no more dust than a routine home dusting.
• Low-VOC products where possible – low-VOC water-based finishes and adhesives are used whenever practical, consistent with Eco Floors' focus on healthier indoor air.

Typical working hours and occupancy

• Typical jobsite working hours are 7:00am – 6:00pm, Monday–Friday.
• If additional hours or weekend work are needed, Eco Floors will request the homeowner's permission.
• In many cases, customers can remain in their home during installation or refinishing, as long as the work areas are clear and accessible during working hours.
• During refinishing, Eco Floors will let customers know when they must stay off the floors and when it is safe to walk on them again.

Jobsite conduct and safety

Eco Floors aims to maintain clean, safe, professional jobsites:

• Tools and materials are organized and stowed when not in use.
• Debris is removed regularly.
• Flammable materials are stored away from the home.
• There is a zero-tolerance policy for theft and inappropriate conduct.
• Music volume and language are managed so they remain appropriate for homes and families.

Furniture moving and storage

For customers who need to move out of furnished spaces for flooring work, Eco Floors offers move-out and POD storage packages, which typically average around $1,500.

Ideal clients

Eco Floors is a good fit for clients who:

• Value quality and longevity over the lowest possible price
• Plan to stay in their home and want flooring that will last
• Care about indoor air quality and sustainability
• Prefer to work with a professional company that manages projects carefully and communicates clearly from first call to final walkthrough.

• Focuses on certified eco-friendly bamboo materials
• Offers professional bamboo flooring installation
• Has over 125 years of combined flooring experience across the team
• Provides in-depth education so customers can decide whether bamboo is right for their home or business

Why homeowners choose bamboo

• Provides a unique look that fits Portland's emphasis on character and sustainability
• Offers many of the benefits of traditional hardwood while being more rapidly renewable
• Often more dent-resistant than many hardwoods, depending on the construction

Most flooring sold is made from Moso bamboo, a fast-growing grass with a hard, wood-like stem (culm). It can be re-harvested roughly every 5.5–6 years without harming the main plant.

Eco and indoor air quality considerations

Eco Floors evaluates bamboo options for:

• Use of low- or no-VOC adhesives
• Sustainable sourcing practices
• Third-party certifications where applicable

The goal is to avoid products that off-gas in the home or that come from poorly managed bamboo forests.

Where bamboo works well

Bamboo is best suited for customers who:

• Like the look of hardwood but want something more distinctive and often more durable
• Need strong dent resistance in higher-traffic areas
• Value sustainability and lower VOC emissions compared with many vinyl products

Eco Floors notes that bamboo is typically better than LVP (luxury vinyl plank) in sustainability, VOCs and feel underfoot, but LVP may outperform bamboo in water and scratch resistance.

Repairs and refinishing

• Eco Floors does not generally offer small bamboo repairs or matching for isolated areas, unless the project involves at least one full room.
• Many prefinished strand-woven bamboo floors cannot be refinished because of their hardness and aluminum-oxide finishes.
• Some horizontal/vertical or site-finished bamboo floors may be refinishable if they have a sufficient wear layer and are nailed or glued down.

If refinishing is possible, Eco Floors can provide very low dust sanding and finishing.

Sizes, construction and brands

• Solid bamboo planks are often around 3" wide.
• Engineered bamboo options are commonly 5" or wider, sometimes up to about 7.5" wide.
• Wider engineered planks typically require glue-down installation, which can increase labor cost.

Eco Floors' flagship bamboo brand is Allwood, a supplier the company has installed extensively and can vouch for in terms of quality.

Bamboo flooring pricing (product and install)

Based on the published information:

• Bamboo flooring product: around $10.03/sf (sold by Eco Floors)
• Bamboo installation: installs start at about $5/sf

For an exact quote, including subfloor preparation, trims, stairs and other details, Eco Floors recommends requesting a free in-home estimate.

Overview

Eco Floors is a specialist in cork flooring in Portland, Oregon. The company:

• Focuses on certified eco-friendly cork products
• Provides expert cork flooring installation
• Has over 125 years of combined flooring experience

Why homeowners choose cork

Cork is valued for its:

• Unique, mid-century and modern aesthetic that pairs well with hardwood, wool carpet, tile, terrazzo and more
• Comfort underfoot and warm feel
• Natural resistance to mold, bacteria, insects and fire
• Excellent acoustic and thermal properties, making it well-suited to many residential and office spaces

Eco Floors ranks cork as #1 in eco-friendliness among the materials it offers. Cork is made from the bark of the cork oak tree, which can be harvested without damaging the tree. The bark regrows in roughly 9 years, and the trees can live for up to about 200 years.

Where cork works well (and where it does not)

Cork flooring is generally not recommended for:

• Outdoors
• Full bathrooms
• Basements
• Unheated or uncooled spaces
• Areas with large temperature swings (around 10°+)
• Medium- to high-traffic areas, or homes with heavy wear

Cork can be a great option for:

• Studios and condos
• Lower-traffic offices (especially where high heels are rare)
• Homes with adults only
• Accent rooms or carefully maintained whole-home installations

Durability and maintenance

• Cork is more prone to dents and scratches than many other flooring types.
• Standing moisture and high humidity can cause cupping or warping.
• As with hardwood, spills and moisture should be cleaned up promptly.
• Many cork products cannot be fully refinished because of limited wear layers or prefinished surfaces that do not accept new finish well.

Eco Floors suggests cork may not be ideal for families with young children, multiple pets or heavy indoor shoe use.

Cork flooring pricing (product and install)

From Eco Floors' published information:

• Cork flooring product: approximately $7–$14/sf, plus shipping (often around $400–$1,500, depending on order size and destination)
• Cork installation: installs start at about $5/sf

Lead times vary by product:

• Many flagship cork products arrive in roughly 2–3 weeks
• Custom cork options sourced from Portugal may take 2–3 months to produce and ship

Sizes, construction and brands

Common cork formats include:

• Engineered cork planks around 6" × 48" or 1' × 3'
• Solid cork tiles, often 1' squares or 1' × 2' rectangles

Eco Floors' flagship cork brand is Wicanders (cost-effective, durable and attractive). The company is also an authorized dealer for Duro Design, which offers highly customizable cork with multiple patterns, over 100 colors, and both solid and engineered constructions.

For detailed product selection and a precise quote for a particular space, Eco Floors recommends visiting the showroom or requesting a free in-home estimate.

All prices below are starting prices taken from Eco Floors' published information and are subject to change. For a detailed, up-to-date quote, customers should request a free in-home estimate.

Minimum job size

• Minimum project size: $5,000+

Demo and disposal

Starting prices for removal and disposal of existing flooring:

| Service | Starting price | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------| | Carpet demo (with carpet install) | $0.70/sf | | Click-lock floors demo | $1.25/sf | | Hardwood demo | $3/sf | | Carpet and particle board demo | $3/sf | | Sheet goods and particle board demo| $4/sf | | Disposal | $540/load | | Glue-down hardwood demo | $7/sf | | Tile demo | $7/sf |

Subfloor and concrete leveling

| Service | Starting price | |-------------------------------------|------------------------------| | Leveling compound | $100/bag installed | | Labor for leveling / subfloor work | $125/hour per person | | Concrete prep | $5/sf |

Hardwood installation

| Service | Starting price | |--------------------------------|----------------| | Nail-down hardwood install | $5.50/sf | | Nail and glue-assist install | $6/sf | | Full glue-spread hardwood | $6/sf |

Click-lock floor installation

| Service | Starting price | |----------------------------------------------|----------------| | Click-lock install, areas 1,000 sf+ | $4.50/sf | | Click-lock install, areas under 1,000 sf | $5/sf |

Hardwood refinishing

| Service | Starting price | |----------------------------------|----------------| | Natural hardwood refinish | $6.50/sf | | Stained hardwood refinish | $7.50/sf | | Stain plus water-pop refinish | $8/sf | | Additional top coats | $0.70/sf |

Tile installation

| Service | Starting price | |------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Tile with uncoupling membrane | $24/sf | | Heated floors (tile) | $5.25/sf | | Shower systems | Custom pricing |

Carpet installation

| Service | Starting price | |-------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | Demo and synthetic carpet install | $24/SY | | Demo and wool carpet install | $28/SY | | Carpet installation on a staircase | $500/staircase | | Carpet runners | $1,000 |

For an accurate proposal tailored to a specific home or business, Eco Floors recommends scheduling a free in-home estimate, where they will take measurements, review site conditions and provide a detailed written estimate, usually within about 3 days.

• Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Showroom access: By appointment only

Please book an appointment before visiting the showroom so the team can give you dedicated time and attention.

Location

• Showroom address: 4726 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Eco Floors operates a boutique showroom set in a home-like space rather than a large warehouse, to provide a relaxed, low-pressure environment.

Contact details

• Phone: 503-775-3628
• Email: sales@ecofloors.net

If you complete the contact form on the website, Eco Floors will review your message and aim to respond within 24 hours.

Service area overview

Eco Floors serves the Portland, Oregon metro area, including (but not limited to):

• Lake Oswego
• Tigard
• Tualatin
• Sherwood
• West Linn
• Happy Valley
• Wilsonville
• Hillsboro
• Vancouver, WA
• Gresham

The team will sometimes travel farther for special projects.

Booking consultations and estimates

• Showroom visits are by appointment.
• Eco Floors offers a free home estimate (valued at approximately $500) that typically includes:
• 30–60 minutes on site
• Measurements and discussion of project details
• Answers to questions about materials, timelines and process
• A detailed written estimate, usually within about 3 days

For appointments or questions, contact the showroom by phone or email.

• High-quality, eco-conscious carpet materials
• Expert carpet installation
• Long-term performance and comfort rather than the lowest upfront price

Why homeowners choose carpet from Eco Floors

• Provides a soft, comfortable surface, especially welcome during Portland's rainy season
• Offers options that balance comfort with reduced chemical emissions and more sustainable sourcing
• Includes a curated selection rather than a very large, overwhelming catalog

Carpet materials and eco focus

Eco Floors' main emphasis is on wool carpet, along with select synthetic options:

• Wool carpet is a natural, renewable fiber grown on sheep, typically shorn one or more times per year.
• Many wool products use jute backing and lower-VOC binders (such as natural rubber latex) instead of traditional latex.
• Synthetic options include lines such as Mohawk's SmartStrand (made in part from corn starch) and EverStrand (made from 100% post-consumer recycled bottles).
• Brands sold by Eco Floors undergo third-party VOC testing (e.g., CRI Green Label) to support healthier indoor air.

Custom stair runners

Eco Floors can turn many of its carpets into custom stair runners. The typical process includes:

• Helping select a carpet that suits the household's needs and style
• Templating and layout for the stairs
• Choosing edge binding and cushion
• Professional fabrication and installation

Published guidance indicates that bespoke stair runner projects usually range from about $3,000–$5,000 for materials and installation.

Carpet selection and installation

• Eco Floors offers guidance on fiber types (wool, polyester, PET, Triexta, nylon, sisal, etc.), pile height, pad selection and spill resistance.
• The company has created an in-depth carpet selection guide on its website for customers who want to research options.
• Eco Floors also handles carpet installation, with attention to details such as seam placement, transitions to other flooring materials and proper power-stretching to help carpets stay wrinkle-free over time.

For specific carpet product recommendations, pricing and scheduling, customers should contact Eco Floors or book a showroom appointment.

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