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Hutson Construction, LLC

911 SE Miller St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

Hutson Construction, LLC

911 SE Miller St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Scott Hutson is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Hutson Construction, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"If I could give Scott 10 stars I would. He did a beautiful job installing a new kitchen countertop with Wilsonart laminate. He was responsive to all my inquiries and was available sooner and with a better price than anyone else we contacted. He is a one man show, learned his craft from his father and takes pride in a job well done. The seams in the laminate are virtually invisible. We thoroughly enjoyed having him in our home and I would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Leslie L on March 2025

Scott Hutson is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Hutson Construction, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"If I could give Scott 10 stars I would. He did a beautiful job installing a new kitchen countertop with Wilsonart laminate. He was responsive to all my inquiries and was available sooner and with a better price than anyone else we contacted. He is a one man show, learned his craft from his father and takes pride in a job well done. The seams in the laminate are virtually invisible. We thoroughly enjoyed having him in our home and I would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Leslie L on March 2025


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Southerland Remodel & Plumbing Services LLC

16100 Northeast Charlson Drive
4.84(
25
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Approved Pro

Southerland Remodel & Plumbing Services LLC

16100 Northeast Charlson Drive
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

We love to repair and fix homes. Build that special room or garage for you. Change out Appliances and do Gas lines to new appliances. Repair plumbing and change out Plumbing fixtures. Build custom showers and bathroom remodels. Kitchen guts and start overs or just updating. Detach garage building and pole buildings. Water heaters, Handyman services.

"Very fast and did a great job. He even offered to do the sheet rock job also. Very handy guy."

Del G on March 2023

We love to repair and fix homes. Build that special room or garage for you. Change out Appliances and do Gas lines to new appliances. Repair plumbing and change out Plumbing fixtures. Build custom showers and bathroom remodels. Kitchen guts and start overs or just updating. Detach garage building and pole buildings. Water heaters, Handyman services.

"Very fast and did a great job. He even offered to do the sheet rock job also. Very handy guy."

Del G on March 2023


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A&C Innovative Contractors, LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

A&C Innovative Contractors, LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
234 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would highly recommend Johnny and his team. From the start Johnny was able to give us a bid within our budget and was very knowledgeable. The whole team was top notch!! Everyone was professional, hard working as well as kind and respectful. They all seemed like family by the end of the project. Looking forward to working with all of these guys again."

Client Mark Fleming F on May 2024

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would highly recommend Johnny and his team. From the start Johnny was able to give us a bid within our budget and was very knowledgeable. The whole team was top notch!! Everyone was professional, hard working as well as kind and respectful. They all seemed like family by the end of the project. Looking forward to working with all of these guys again."

Client Mark Fleming F on May 2024


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Kitchen Concepts NW LLC

12518 NE Airport Way #125
4.62(
151
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Approved Pro

Kitchen Concepts NW LLC

12518 NE Airport Way #125
4.62(
151
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
604 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com

"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."

Vernon D on April 2025

IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com

"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."

Vernon D on April 2025


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Paradise Hardscapes & Construction LLC

408 NE 156th Ave
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro

Paradise Hardscapes & Construction LLC

408 NE 156th Ave
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
529 local quotes requested

Complete landscaping services including hardscaping/pavers, patios, irrigation services, sod installation, complete lawn/yard remodels, pressure washing, fencing, lawn maintenance, yard clean-ups. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The team did an excellent job. They worked until work was done. Very good quality work."

Daron A on August 2023

Complete landscaping services including hardscaping/pavers, patios, irrigation services, sod installation, complete lawn/yard remodels, pressure washing, fencing, lawn maintenance, yard clean-ups. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The team did an excellent job. They worked until work was done. Very good quality work."

Daron A on August 2023


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Grit Builders, LLC

Beacon Hill Dr
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro

Grit Builders, LLC

Beacon Hill Dr
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
113 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"I recommend grit Builders. Matt provided excellent design ideas while respecting my requests and suggestions for the remodel of my master bathroom. His subcontractors were professionally skilled timely and left the project as neat as possible at the end of each day. The project was delivered on time and within the budget and I'm very pleased with my new bathroom."

Virginia T on June 2025

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"I recommend grit Builders. Matt provided excellent design ideas while respecting my requests and suggestions for the remodel of my master bathroom. His subcontractors were professionally skilled timely and left the project as neat as possible at the end of each day. The project was delivered on time and within the budget and I'm very pleased with my new bathroom."

Virginia T on June 2025


Bath Center

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Bath Center

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766 local quotes requested

Offering Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Services in your area. Call today to discuss your project.

Offering Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Services in your area. Call today to discuss your project.


Superior Building Concepts LLC

10112 NE 61st Circle
4.98(
44
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Approved Pro

Superior Building Concepts LLC

10112 NE 61st Circle
4.98(
44
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
359 local quotes requested

Using Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Subcontractors. Superior Building Concepts LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving both Washington and Oregon. Based in Vancouver WA, we specialize in residential and light commercial new construction and remodeling. Through an ongoing commitment to excellent quality work for our clients, we have achieved a solid reputation of providing superior construction services.

"Stan and his crew did a beautiful, thorough, clean and detailed job rebuilding our 14x30 ft deck. He walked us through the whole process in buying trek, what to look out for and he did such a great job that my neighbors across the street hired him for their deck. Stan has done so many projects around our house (remodeled bathroom, replaced door wall, front door, replaced some of our siding and so much more) and we’ve been so pleased with everything he’s touched, it’s a no brained we let him do our deck too. You’ll never be disappointed. He doesn’t change the price on you mid project and he’s very reliable and always finishes when he says he will."

Janet D on April 2025

Using Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Subcontractors. Superior Building Concepts LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor serving both Washington and Oregon. Based in Vancouver WA, we specialize in residential and light commercial new construction and remodeling. Through an ongoing commitment to excellent quality work for our clients, we have achieved a solid reputation of providing superior construction services.

"Stan and his crew did a beautiful, thorough, clean and detailed job rebuilding our 14x30 ft deck. He walked us through the whole process in buying trek, what to look out for and he did such a great job that my neighbors across the street hired him for their deck. Stan has done so many projects around our house (remodeled bathroom, replaced door wall, front door, replaced some of our siding and so much more) and we’ve been so pleased with everything he’s touched, it’s a no brained we let him do our deck too. You’ll never be disappointed. He doesn’t change the price on you mid project and he’s very reliable and always finishes when he says he will."

Janet D on April 2025


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Baurer Construction & Flooring

845 NE Cleveland Ave
4.91(
64
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Approved Pro

Baurer Construction & Flooring

845 NE Cleveland Ave
4.91(
64
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
553 local quotes requested

Baurer Construction & Flooring—the same family owned and operated values since 1987. The mission of Baurer Construction & Flooring is to delight clients with high quality products, ideal designs, excellent installation, and a focus on customer relationships. Baurer Construction & Flooring is general contractor who specializes in flooring. We are based out of Gresham, OR, but we are happy to travel to serve our clients needs throughout the PNW. Discover personalized excellence with Baurer Construction & Flooring's custom consulting services. Whether it's a residential construction project or bespoke flooring solutions, our experts guide you from concept to completion. With a commitment to understanding your unique vision, we ensure every detail is thoughtfully incorporated. Baurer's custom consulting delivers precision, creativity, and spaces that authentically reflect your style. Let us bring your ideas to life with dedicated expertise and a focus on exceeding your expectations. From warm hardwoods to tile, our extensive range caters to diverse needs. With meticulous installation and a commitment to enduring quality, our team transforms your floors into statements of style and durability. Discover the timeless beauty of classic materials or the contemporary appeal of modern designs. With Baurer, each step is a testament to craftsmanship and sophistication, ensuring your space is elevated to new heights.

"Looking for a contractor for your remodeling job? We give John Wood five stars. We hired John Wood of JAW Construction to transform a building shell originally intended to be a shop for building trusses into a small house (officially an auxiliary dwelling unit or ADU) and are thrilled we found him. The job required skills that extended beyond new construction to include the insight, skill and craftsmanship of a highly experienced remodeling expert. He possessed these in spades. Beyond his own expertise, he has assembled a set of sub-contractors that are excellent craftsmen in their own areas of expertise. The job was doubly challenging given that for much of the construction period we were out of state getting our old home ready for sale. This also meant that an extra element of trust was involved. John sent us pictures of the progress, so that we could monitor from a distance. In addition, he was able to identify and rectify several flaws in our design. As with any large construction/remodeling project, there were some unexpected expenses that came up, but John worked with us to help limit cost overruns, sometimes foregoing profits. He was also always up front about the costs of the various components. Our new home is gorgeous and reflects his sharp eye for detail. We couldn’t be happier. In short, if you want a highly skilled, trustworthy, hardworking contractor for your large (or small) job, we highly recommend John Wood of JAW Construction."

John S on September 2022

Baurer Construction & Flooring—the same family owned and operated values since 1987. The mission of Baurer Construction & Flooring is to delight clients with high quality products, ideal designs, excellent installation, and a focus on customer relationships. Baurer Construction & Flooring is general contractor who specializes in flooring. We are based out of Gresham, OR, but we are happy to travel to serve our clients needs throughout the PNW. Discover personalized excellence with Baurer Construction & Flooring's custom consulting services. Whether it's a residential construction project or bespoke flooring solutions, our experts guide you from concept to completion. With a commitment to understanding your unique vision, we ensure every detail is thoughtfully incorporated. Baurer's custom consulting delivers precision, creativity, and spaces that authentically reflect your style. Let us bring your ideas to life with dedicated expertise and a focus on exceeding your expectations. From warm hardwoods to tile, our extensive range caters to diverse needs. With meticulous installation and a commitment to enduring quality, our team transforms your floors into statements of style and durability. Discover the timeless beauty of classic materials or the contemporary appeal of modern designs. With Baurer, each step is a testament to craftsmanship and sophistication, ensuring your space is elevated to new heights.

"Looking for a contractor for your remodeling job? We give John Wood five stars. We hired John Wood of JAW Construction to transform a building shell originally intended to be a shop for building trusses into a small house (officially an auxiliary dwelling unit or ADU) and are thrilled we found him. The job required skills that extended beyond new construction to include the insight, skill and craftsmanship of a highly experienced remodeling expert. He possessed these in spades. Beyond his own expertise, he has assembled a set of sub-contractors that are excellent craftsmen in their own areas of expertise. The job was doubly challenging given that for much of the construction period we were out of state getting our old home ready for sale. This also meant that an extra element of trust was involved. John sent us pictures of the progress, so that we could monitor from a distance. In addition, he was able to identify and rectify several flaws in our design. As with any large construction/remodeling project, there were some unexpected expenses that came up, but John worked with us to help limit cost overruns, sometimes foregoing profits. He was also always up front about the costs of the various components. Our new home is gorgeous and reflects his sharp eye for detail. We couldn’t be happier. In short, if you want a highly skilled, trustworthy, hardworking contractor for your large (or small) job, we highly recommend John Wood of JAW Construction."

John S on September 2022


PDX Custom Woodwork LLC

1601 Beavercreek Rd
4.00(
4
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Approved Pro

PDX Custom Woodwork LLC

1601 Beavercreek Rd
4.00(
4
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Approved Pro
382 local quotes requested

PDX Custom Woodwork is a family owned business. We have been building custom cabinets for 17 years here in Oregon. We are all about the quality of our work and making our customers happy. We design your future kitchen cabinets and make it a reality. We are very competitive. PDX Custom Woodwork has been building cabinets for Residential and Commercial. Stop by and check out our showroom! Feel free to give us a call and we can come out for a free estimate. Thank you!

"PDX Custom Woodwork ruined our house and wasted our time and money. We spent $62k for them to spend 6 months demoing and painting. We didn't hear from Lina for at least 3 months of this, only the occasional text from Manuel. Even at their best, they rarely communicated with us and it was like pulling teeth to find out what amounts of materials WE had to order, including our own carpet/padding and tile cement, which is not standard. They also never visited the site or had a project manager overseeing the work being done. We had to beg them to come to the property and that still only produced a monthly visit, at best. Their workers came mainly on weekends so it's clear they were prioritizing many newer projects over ours. Ultimately, they barely completed $20k in work- of which, none of those projects were totally finished- and have done about THREE TIMES that amount in DAMAGES to our property, bringing the total to around $100-120k. They gave us half our kitchen cabinet doors three months ago then kept telling us the rest were on the way. Though all of the built-ins we hired them to redo were demolished, they never fabricated the new ones. We paid for all our flooring materials ourselves, which is not an industry standard, and they had the audacity to ruin them FOUR times. We shouldn't have given them the benefit of the doubt when they said they'd fix it. The patterned carpet was cut at an angle on every single piece and they ripped up carpet in places they shouldnt have, leaving us to buy and replace even more of it. Their "painters" got paint on multiple stained wood doors (including the front door and sidelights) that we were keeping, as well as every kitchen appliance including inside our garbage disposal, and in ALL of our brand new outlets and on the light switches. They also ripped a knob off of our oven range, dented all the doors on our new fridge, covered our kitchen chandelier and living room ceiling fan with paint and damaged our brand new fireplace that they were supposed to wrap in stone for us. They washed their brushes in our bathroom sink and left paint in rooms not being renovated. They made changes to another contractor’s city-permitted work between inspections, and without telling us even when we were on site. We had to correct them on measurements multiple times because they couldn't do it accurately themselves. This was maybe 1/4th of the work we wanted to bid from them. We wanted to be repeat customers, do bigger renovations, and go the long haul, but Lina and Manuel made it impossible. Our home has been unusable for half a year with nothing to show for it. Most of the work, including the over-sprayed paint job, will need to be redone, because it's spotty, has rough texture and the ceiling got the wall/cabinet paint on it in multiple areas. They didn't even seal our tile or countertops, which were the only things we thought they had completed, but didn't. Instead, we have to now file a complaint and hire new contractors, that know what they are doing this time, to finish the job."

Jared G on August 2024

PDX Custom Woodwork is a family owned business. We have been building custom cabinets for 17 years here in Oregon. We are all about the quality of our work and making our customers happy. We design your future kitchen cabinets and make it a reality. We are very competitive. PDX Custom Woodwork has been building cabinets for Residential and Commercial. Stop by and check out our showroom! Feel free to give us a call and we can come out for a free estimate. Thank you!

"PDX Custom Woodwork ruined our house and wasted our time and money. We spent $62k for them to spend 6 months demoing and painting. We didn't hear from Lina for at least 3 months of this, only the occasional text from Manuel. Even at their best, they rarely communicated with us and it was like pulling teeth to find out what amounts of materials WE had to order, including our own carpet/padding and tile cement, which is not standard. They also never visited the site or had a project manager overseeing the work being done. We had to beg them to come to the property and that still only produced a monthly visit, at best. Their workers came mainly on weekends so it's clear they were prioritizing many newer projects over ours. Ultimately, they barely completed $20k in work- of which, none of those projects were totally finished- and have done about THREE TIMES that amount in DAMAGES to our property, bringing the total to around $100-120k. They gave us half our kitchen cabinet doors three months ago then kept telling us the rest were on the way. Though all of the built-ins we hired them to redo were demolished, they never fabricated the new ones. We paid for all our flooring materials ourselves, which is not an industry standard, and they had the audacity to ruin them FOUR times. We shouldn't have given them the benefit of the doubt when they said they'd fix it. The patterned carpet was cut at an angle on every single piece and they ripped up carpet in places they shouldnt have, leaving us to buy and replace even more of it. Their "painters" got paint on multiple stained wood doors (including the front door and sidelights) that we were keeping, as well as every kitchen appliance including inside our garbage disposal, and in ALL of our brand new outlets and on the light switches. They also ripped a knob off of our oven range, dented all the doors on our new fridge, covered our kitchen chandelier and living room ceiling fan with paint and damaged our brand new fireplace that they were supposed to wrap in stone for us. They washed their brushes in our bathroom sink and left paint in rooms not being renovated. They made changes to another contractor’s city-permitted work between inspections, and without telling us even when we were on site. We had to correct them on measurements multiple times because they couldn't do it accurately themselves. This was maybe 1/4th of the work we wanted to bid from them. We wanted to be repeat customers, do bigger renovations, and go the long haul, but Lina and Manuel made it impossible. Our home has been unusable for half a year with nothing to show for it. Most of the work, including the over-sprayed paint job, will need to be redone, because it's spotty, has rough texture and the ceiling got the wall/cabinet paint on it in multiple areas. They didn't even seal our tile or countertops, which were the only things we thought they had completed, but didn't. Instead, we have to now file a complaint and hire new contractors, that know what they are doing this time, to finish the job."

Jared G on August 2024

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FAQs for laminate countertops installation projects in Tualatin, OR

With the right care and a professional installation, laminate counters last 10 to 15 years. Wipe up spills quickly, clean with a nonabrasive product, and keep hot pots off the surface to prevent warping or scorch marks. Limiting prolonged moisture at seams also pays off. Your installer can walk you through simple maintenance habits that will help you squeeze every year out of your new counters.

Yes—if the existing laminate is solid and level, a pro can bond a fresh sheet right on top. They’ll rough up the old surface, apply the correct adhesive, and make precise cuts so the new layer sits tight. Skipping steps can lead to bubbles or weak seams, so this project is best left to an experienced installer who has the tools to deliver a clean, durable finish.

Absolutely, you can give tired laminate a facelift with paint, tile, or a concrete overlay instead of a full tear-out. The key is thorough prep: clean, degrease, and lightly sand so the new finish sticks. 

Follow the product instructions for primer, sealers, and cure times, or hire a pro if you’d rather avoid the mess. When done correctly, these updates freshen the look and add a few more years of useful life.

Mix baking soda with just enough water to form a paste, then spread it over the stain and let it sit for five minutes. Wipe away with a soft, damp cloth—don’t scrub, as abrasives can dull the surface. Repeat if needed. For stubborn marks, ask your installer about cleaners made specifically for laminate.

Laminate isn’t built to battle the elements. Water, UV rays, and temperature swings quickly cause swelling, fading, and mold. Even a covered patio won’t protect the material for long. If you’re planning an outdoor kitchen or bar, skip laminate and choose a weather-tough option like stone, tile, or concrete so you don’t end up replacing your counters after the first season.

Traditional laminate isn’t the greenest choice. Most sheets rely on plastics like melamine and can emit trace VOCs over time. They also can’t be recycled at the end of their life. A few brands now use recycled pulp cores, but plastics still make up much of the product. 

If sustainability tops your list, consider natural or recyclable materials such as solid wood, stone, or recycled glass instead.

The Tualatin, OR homeowners’ guide to laminate countertops installations

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