hardwood floor

Interior Wood Surface Preparation

Removing years off antique hardwood floors and cabinets, while preserving the history.

When a deadline, deal, or safety situation is on the line, RayVault responds fast.

Mobile, chemical-free laser cleaning for mold, graffiti, oil spills, and biohazard decontamination — priority response throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest.

Refinish-Ready Surfaces Without Sanding Through the Face

Each conventional sanding removes 1/16" to 1/8" of wood — a problem for floors on their third refinishing or engineered hardwood with a 2mm veneer. Laser removes only the finish coating, with negligible material loss, preserving the original face and all remaining refinishing cycles.

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cabinet touch up

Interior Wood Prep Applications

We handle hardwood floor refinishing prep, engineered hardwood restoration where thin veneers can't survive conventional sanding, kitchen and cabinet refinishing prep, interior millwork and built-in preparation, furniture stripping, and adhesive residue removal from floors after rug or flooring removal.

What Homeowners & Flooring Contractors Ask About Laser Wood Prep

How does laser preparation compare to drum sanding for hardwood floor refinishing?

Drum sanding removes up to 1/8" per sequence. Laser removes only the finish layer — floor thickness, plank character, and remaining refinishing cycles are fully preserved.

Will laser preparation work on engineered hardwood with a thin veneer?

What about dust and indoor air quality during laser floor prep? Is it cleaner than sanding?

precise hardwood cleaning
cabniet cleaning
preped hardwood floor

What Homeowners & Flooring Contractors Ask About Laser Wood Prep

How does laser preparation compare to drum sanding for hardwood floor refinishing?

Drum sanding removes up to 1/8" per sequence. Laser removes only the finish layer — floor thickness, plank character, and remaining refinishing cycles are fully preserved.

Will laser preparation work on engineered hardwood with a thin veneer?

What about dust and indoor air quality during laser floor prep? Is it cleaner than sanding?

precise hardwood cleaning
cabniet cleaning
preped hardwood floor

What Homeowners & Flooring Contractors Ask About Laser Wood Prep

How does laser preparation compare to drum sanding for hardwood floor refinishing?

Drum sanding removes up to 1/8" per sequence. Laser removes only the finish layer — floor thickness, plank character, and remaining refinishing cycles are fully preserved.

Will laser preparation work on engineered hardwood with a thin veneer?

What about dust and indoor air quality during laser floor prep? Is it cleaner than sanding?

precise hardwood cleaning
cabniet cleaning
preped hardwood floor

Trauma Scene & Biohazard Surface Decontamination

We understand that some situations go beyond standard cleaning. Our laser ablation process fully decontaminates surfaces affected by trauma or biohazard events — including biological material — at both the surface and pore level, without chemicals, without cross-contamination risk, and without leaving residue. We respond with discretion, professionalism, and genuine care for everyone involved.

Trauma Scene Decontamination

When a traumatic event has occurred, surfaces need more than cleaning — they need full decontamination. We remove biological contamination from concrete, wood, metal, and masonry thoroughly and without chemical residue, so the space can be restored properly.

Biohazard Surface Treatment

For surfaces requiring certified-level decontamination, our laser process vaporizes hazardous biological material at the surface and within porous substrates — no liquid waste, no chemical introduction, no residue left behind.

Discreet & Documented Response

We work quietly, respectfully, and on your timeline. Unmarked vehicle options are available, and we provide post-treatment documentation for insurance, legal, or compliance needs as required.

historic building face, one side is clean other is weathered

Let's Talk About Your Project

Whether you've got a detailed plan or just an idea, we'd love to hear about it. Reach out and let's figure out if laser ablation is the right solution for you.

Trauma Scene & Biohazard Surface Decontamination

We understand that some situations go beyond standard cleaning. Our laser ablation process fully decontaminates surfaces affected by trauma or biohazard events — including biological material — at both the surface and pore level, without chemicals, without cross-contamination risk, and without leaving residue. We respond with discretion, professionalism, and genuine care for everyone involved.

Trauma Scene Decontamination

When a traumatic event has occurred, surfaces need more than cleaning — they need full decontamination. We remove biological contamination from concrete, wood, metal, and masonry thoroughly and without chemical residue, so the space can be restored properly.

Biohazard Surface Treatment

For surfaces requiring certified-level decontamination, our laser process vaporizes hazardous biological material at the surface and within porous substrates — no liquid waste, no chemical introduction, no residue left behind.

Discreet & Documented Response

We work quietly, respectfully, and on your timeline. Unmarked vehicle options are available, and we provide post-treatment documentation for insurance, legal, or compliance needs as required.