Wood Floor Refinishing and Installation
Having your hardwood floors refinished is one of the easiest ways to drastically improve the look of your home. There really isn't an easier way to not only enhance the beauty of your home but also preserve and even increase its value.
If your floors are worn and have scratches, chances are it is time to show them some love and get them refinished. The process is quicker and more affordable than you might think! Deep scratches or shallow, slightly worn or completely dull, we haven't found a wood floor we can't bring back into great looking shape.
Maybe you just ripped up some old carpet or linoleum and found you had wood floors hiding underneath. Don't cover them up again! Have us bring them back to their full luster. Whether you are rehabbing a property to sell, or renovating your full time residence, having nice wood floors is one of the easiest ways to refresh a space and boost the value of a property.
Sometimes it is just time for a change and you'd like to change the color if your floors. We do that too! Whether your are looking to lighten things up a bit, or going for a more regal, darker look, a simple floor refinishing job will allow you to drastically change the appearance of your floors without the substantial expense of replacing them completely. Sometimes the color is fine and you just want the sheen to be restored or even reduced to a more matte like appearance. Wood floor refinishing is very flexible in creating exactly the desired look you want, and our team's expertise ensures your satisfaction!
If your floors are worn and have scratches, chances are it is time to show them some love and get them refinished. The process is quicker and more affordable than you might think! Deep scratches or shallow, slightly worn or completely dull, we haven't found a wood floor we can't bring back into great looking shape.
Maybe you just ripped up some old carpet or linoleum and found you had wood floors hiding underneath. Don't cover them up again! Have us bring them back to their full luster. Whether you are rehabbing a property to sell, or renovating your full time residence, having nice wood floors is one of the easiest ways to refresh a space and boost the value of a property.
Sometimes it is just time for a change and you'd like to change the color if your floors. We do that too! Whether your are looking to lighten things up a bit, or going for a more regal, darker look, a simple floor refinishing job will allow you to drastically change the appearance of your floors without the substantial expense of replacing them completely. Sometimes the color is fine and you just want the sheen to be restored or even reduced to a more matte like appearance. Wood floor refinishing is very flexible in creating exactly the desired look you want, and our team's expertise ensures your satisfaction!
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How We Do It
Having your wood floor refinished generally starts with sanding all of the finish off of the existing floor and removing approximately 1/32" of wood surface, as most floors are coated with a sealer and two coats of polyurethane. Most hardwood floors are about 3/4 of an inch thick and can be sanded 6 times as long as a professional wood refinishing company sands the floor correctly each time needed. If everything is handled correctly, it is not uncommon for hardwood floors to last well over 100 years, making hardwood floors one of the longest lasting values for the home if cared for properly by a professional team.
After sanding and sealing, a finish will have to be selected. The most commonly used finishes are the oil based and water based polyurethane types. Depending on your requirements and the look you are seeking, either option can be a good choice.
Oil base polyurethane is highly scratch and moisture resistant which makes it work particularly well in high foot traffic commercial or residential applications. When using oil base polyurethane, two or three coats are usually applied with a 12 hour drying time in between coats to ensure maximum durability. Although only about 12 hours is needed to dry, we recommend waiting about 24-48 hours after the final coat is applied before moving your furniture in to ensure the oil base polyurethane can 100% properly cure and your newly refinished floors are not damaged. Oil base polyurethane typically dries into an amber-brown color as it ages giving floors a richer look as time goes on.
Water base polyurethane is another great type of finish, but is typically a bit more dull when compared side by side to oil base polyurethane finishes. That being said, it does have some advantages. One of the advantages of a water base polyurethane is its faster drying and curing time. Most residential floors require two to four coats of finish with about one or two hours of drying time in between applying coats. Upon completion of final coat, normal foot traffic can typically commence within 24 hours. Another advantage of water base finish is its fumes are generally less irritating then those of oil base polyurethane, as it has lower levels of VOCs.
No matter which type of finish you choose, our team of experts will ensure you have a long lasting finish to your wood floors that you will be sure to love.
After sanding and sealing, a finish will have to be selected. The most commonly used finishes are the oil based and water based polyurethane types. Depending on your requirements and the look you are seeking, either option can be a good choice.
Oil base polyurethane is highly scratch and moisture resistant which makes it work particularly well in high foot traffic commercial or residential applications. When using oil base polyurethane, two or three coats are usually applied with a 12 hour drying time in between coats to ensure maximum durability. Although only about 12 hours is needed to dry, we recommend waiting about 24-48 hours after the final coat is applied before moving your furniture in to ensure the oil base polyurethane can 100% properly cure and your newly refinished floors are not damaged. Oil base polyurethane typically dries into an amber-brown color as it ages giving floors a richer look as time goes on.
Water base polyurethane is another great type of finish, but is typically a bit more dull when compared side by side to oil base polyurethane finishes. That being said, it does have some advantages. One of the advantages of a water base polyurethane is its faster drying and curing time. Most residential floors require two to four coats of finish with about one or two hours of drying time in between applying coats. Upon completion of final coat, normal foot traffic can typically commence within 24 hours. Another advantage of water base finish is its fumes are generally less irritating then those of oil base polyurethane, as it has lower levels of VOCs.
No matter which type of finish you choose, our team of experts will ensure you have a long lasting finish to your wood floors that you will be sure to love.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you might have about refinishing your wood floors.
We would be happy to answer any questions you might have and provide you with a 100% free, no obligation estimate for your wood floor refinishing needs.
We would be happy to answer any questions you might have and provide you with a 100% free, no obligation estimate for your wood floor refinishing needs.
