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Shining House — Hardwood Specialists, with an interwoven gold SH monogram
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Hardwood specialists

Preserve the wood. Elevate the home.

Hardwood floor refinishing, surface restoration and substantial repairs are the heart of Shining House. We also supply and install premium solid, engineered and decorative hardwood floors, and create custom hardwood stairs and architectural millwork. Our work is for homeowners who value craftsmanship, technical expertise and quality materials — from West Vancouver through the Lower Mainland to Chilliwack.

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Our primary specialty

Refinishing, restoration & repairs

Our core specialty: preserve and renew the hardwood already in your home through substantial, carefully planned projects.

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing & Sanding

Our core specialty: full sanding, stain colour changes and professional refinishing of existing hardwood.

  • Assessment of species, wear and remaining sandable wood
  • Dust-controlled sanding and edge preparation
  • Hardwood floor staining and colour-change sample tests
  • Natural-tone, matte, satin and gloss finish planning
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Hardwood Floor Restoration & Recoating

Renew a suitable existing finish with surface preparation and recoating rather than full sanding.

  • Existing finish and maintenance-product assessment
  • Compatibility and adhesion checks
  • Surface cleaning and preparation appropriate to the coating
  • Screen-and-recoat or buff-and-coat planning where suitable
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Hardwood Floor Repairs & Board Replacement

Damaged sections, replacement boards and floor extensions planned with the wider restoration project.

  • Assessment of damaged boards and surrounding flooring
  • Hardwood floor board replacement and replacement sections
  • Patching and board-weaving plans for larger projects
  • Hardwood floor extensions into connected living areas
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New hardwood floors

Hardwood supply & installation

Premium solid, engineered and decorative hardwood, from material selection to a precisely installed floor.

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Hardwood Flooring Sales, Supply & Installation

Material selection, hardwood supply and professional installation planned as one considered project.

  • Hardwood flooring selection and project-based supply
  • Solid and engineered hardwood options
  • New hardwood floor installation and replacement
  • Subfloor flatness and moisture assessment
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Solid Hardwood Flooring

Traditional solid oak and maple, unfinished site-finished floors and prefinished hardwood options.

  • Solid hardwood selection and supply planning
  • Unfinished hardwood flooring installation
  • Site-finished hardwood sanding and finish planning
  • Prefinished solid hardwood flooring installation
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Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Premium real-wood surfaces and wide-plank engineered floors selected for your home and subfloor.

  • Engineered hardwood flooring selection and supply
  • Premium and wide-plank engineered hardwood options
  • Product-specific installation planning
  • Moisture and substrate flatness assessment
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Specialty & Decorative Hardwood Flooring

Herringbone, parquet and mosaic hardwood layouts shaped by proportion, grain and precise workmanship.

  • Herringbone hardwood floor installation planning
  • Hardwood parquet and mosaic parquet flooring options
  • Decorative borders and custom layout consultation
  • Species, grain and colour composition
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Custom woodwork

Hardwood stairs & architectural millwork

Custom hardwood stairs and bespoke architectural woodwork that carry the same craftsmanship beyond the floor.

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Hardwood Stairs & Architectural Millwork

Custom hardwood stair treads, stair refinishing and restoration, plus bespoke wall panels, trim and mouldings shaped by a woodworking artist.

  • Hardwood staircase installation, stair tread replacement and carpet-to-hardwood stair conversions
  • Custom solid hardwood stair treads, matching nosing and custom hardwood stair components
  • Hardwood stair refinishing, restoration, repairs and railing or handrail refinishing
  • Custom wood wall panels and decorative wood panels for interior architectural woodwork
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No-obligation estimate

Plan a considered hardwood flooring project

Tell us about your rooms, floor area and goals. We focus on substantial refinishing, restoration and installation work — not small handyman repairs.

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