I came here for the first time for pine board, dowels, and fasteners to make a small Coast Salish-style loom. So, not a big job. As a cisgender female, I've experienced the highs and lows of big box, franchise, and family run hardware and lumber stores. Perhaps I had already low expectations, but I was blown away the moment I walked in. I noticed the incredibly clean, shiny floor and the welcoming and aesthetically pleasing layout. I was greeted and helped immediately, taken aisle to aisle to get everything I needed (but didn't know the exact name for). I was shocked to learn I could get six cuts for free for the wood I purchased because in my neighborhood, the lumberyard 14 miles south charges $1 per cut. The young person who helped me told me they'd been coming to this store since they were eight and they love to build telescopes. Their energy and knowledge made this...
Read moreDunn Lumber is THE lumber store if quality is important to you. Places like Home Depot and Lowe's are fine when you need something quick and cheap, but if you project requires quality materials, tools, and expertise, then Dunn is the place. My recent visit required good wood treatment for our cedar deck, and the highest-rated product isn't available at the cheaper package stores, so Dunn was the place. I also needed cedar facia boards...again, Dunn had it and in the lengths I needed, whereas the other stores were lacking. As always, the people at Dunn were quick and had great advice. I really can't say enough good things about Dunn, the really are that much better than everyone else. Also, Dunn carries Penofin for water proofing...
Read moreI had the BEST experience at Dunn Lumber in Shoreline. I’m designing a nursery for my son and wanted to create a plywood mountain feature wall with very specific requirements. The team took the time to understand my project, asked great questions, and genuinely seemed excited about it.
They helped me choose the perfect materials, cut the plywood to fit both my wall and my car, and even stayed late to make sure everything was exactly right. Their stain recommendation was spot-on, and their prep and safety tips made the project go smoothly.
The wall turned out perfectly — I couldn’t have done it without their help. Huge thanks to the Shoreline team for treating my project like it...
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