Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Over time, hardwood floors get scratched and dull, but unlike other flooring, they can make a comeback. Our ability to help with your hardwood is unending.

DIY

Sure, you can – but it’s a lot of work. A lot of time. And maybe even having to move out for awhile? And if you make mistakes, it will show. The hardest step is handling a drum sander – which you can rent. It’s heavy. It’s hard to handle. And it’s delicate. If you stay on one spot too long, you’ll carve a divot in the floor and you’ll be reminded of it every time you walk by.

Other Downsides:

Refinishing your floor is dusty and noisy. Always wear a good mask (like an N-95 mask), ear protection and goggles. Seal off your doorways with plastic sheeting and turn off forced-air HVAC to keep dust circulating down to a minimum.

Buffing…

Easiest part, maybe even the fun part? If scratches and wear are very superficial and the wood underneath is in good shape – buffing is the right process to get the floors back in shape. We will use a buffing tool with a series of screen grits to restore the luster of your floor’s topcoat.

Sanding and Refinishing…

This is the opportunity to completely restore your floor. It also gives you the chance to change the color with stain. It is a more arduous process – 40 grit, 60 grit, and 100 grit is used to really get in there. Baseboards need to be removed. And be really careful, the sanding process is the moment that you can mess up the floor. Be careful, you can’t get close to the walls. You’ll need to use an handheld orbital sander for the detailed work.

Filler Up!

After sanding, comes the moment you have to fill in any cracks with color-matched wood filler. Apply the stain and allow it to dry. It usually takes a few coats. This is the way to remove age spots, pet spots, scratches, and spills that happened long ago. 

The Pros Know

It is not an easy job. Professional wood floor teams use equipment with serious dust remove attachments. It helps cut down on the mess and the discomfort for anyone involved. A lot of people are sensitive to dust, so often that is reason enough to avoid it. If you are comparing pricing, yes – more expensive to let the pros do it. Also a slam dunk to get the results you want.

I Want NEW!

While cost in always a consideration, quality should be tool. Solid flooring is always my top recommendation when it comes to new flooring. If you’re especially picky about the look and you’re considering shopping for unfinished hardwood flooring, keep in mind, a lot of work will be done to achieve the exact stain you want. This isn’t always the recommended approach since there are so many options out there now.

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Options (if you’re in the market for new)

So many options for types of wood floors.. From engineered hardwood floors to real hardwood, Engineer wood flooring can be refinished once or twice, but that’s dependent on the thickness of the veneer. Real hardwood stands the test of time. 

Pick Your Wood Species (aka, tree type)

So many different types of wood! And some of the lesser known ones are making a comeback. Truly, you're choosing from five hardwood species (oak, walnut, hickory, maple, and cherry) are among the most common choices for residential flooring and each has its own properties. Pros and cons to each - whether solid or engineered - and finishing options should be considered. Delve in deep and read up on all different type so that you make the right choice. 

Cleaning Your Wood Floor

​Not to be taken lightly! How you clean your wood floor means a lot of the future of your wood floor. We're listing the steps here and it's important to read them and share the information with your house cleaners. ​ Need touch up work on your interior - try out House Painter Ocala, FL. Trust our partners for floor refinishing Jacksonville FL.