Floors worth keeping. New floors worth choosing carefully.

Hardwood Floors by Mario is based in Yelm, Washington, with over 30 years of experience in Western Washington. Our primary Thurston County communities are Yelm, Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater. We also continue serving ten Pierce County communities: DuPont, Spanaway, Frederickson, Parkland, Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Fircrest, and University Place.

We provide residential hardwood floor refinishing, new hardwood and engineered wood floor installation, floor replacement, wood floor repair and restoration (including board replacement and water-damage repairs), ongoing floor maintenance, and vinyl plank / engineered flooring installation.

A dull or scratched surface finish is different from structural board damage or active moisture issues. Full sanding and refinishing removes the old finish and restores the bare wood surface when enough usable wood thickness remains. A maintenance recoat refreshes worn surface finish without full sanding. If boards are severely damaged or have an engineered wear layer too thin to sand, targeted board repair or floor replacement may be recommended after an assessment.

In many cases, yes—localized damage near doorways, kitchens, or appliances can be addressed through targeted board removal, replacement, and surface blending. However, the source of any leak or moisture must be resolved first, and an assessment is needed to evaluate wood species, board dimensions, age, and how closely a repaired section will blend with the surrounding floor.

Both use real hardwood, but the right choice depends on the room, subfloor type (plywood, concrete slab, or particleboard), moisture conditions, level of the home, and how the space is used. Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of timber and often allows multiple future sandings, while engineered hardwood features a real wood wear layer over a multi-ply core for added dimensional stability. Vinyl plank and engineered options are also available for moisture-prone areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

When calling (253) 732-6462 or using our online project inquiry form, share your community location, the rooms and approximate square footage involved, whether you are considering refinishing, installation, or repair, any history of leaks or past floor treatments, and a few photographs of the room and any problem areas.