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Hardwood floor refinishing is a full sanding and recoating process that removes surface wear, scratches, stains, and old finish down to bare wood. It restores the natural look of the floor and adds a fresh protective finish. Refinishing is the right choice when a buff and coat is no longer enough — and it can add decades of life to solid hardwood floors.
Yes — and honestly, it is one of the best ways to do it. You are already out of the house, there is no disruption to your daily routine, and your floors are ready to go when you get home. As long as Justin has the dates open on his calendar, vacation timing works great. Mention it when you fill out the Quick Quote form and he will let you know if he can make it happen.
Upper level red oak floors stripped of carpet years prior had worn past the point of a buff and coat, and main level floors with walnut plug accents needed a color change — both levels were fully sanded and refinished, with Early American stain applied to the main level to neutralize the plugs.
Scratched red oak and maple floors in a former rental were fully sanded, stained, and refinished to clean them up and create a more cohesive look before the homeowners moved back in.
Worn, graying white oak floors were fully sanded and refinished as the final step of a main-level remodel to restore protection and unify the space.
Refinishing costs depend on the square footage, condition of the floors, number of coats, and whether staining is involved. We provide a written estimate after evaluating your floors — no guessing.
Refinishing projects require stable indoor humidity and temperature for the finish to cure properly. Minnesota winters can bring low humidity that affects dry times. We recommend keeping your home at a consistent temperature and humidity level during and after the project. Spring and fall tend to offer the most stable conditions.
Use a pH-neutral hardwood floor cleaner, avoid wet mopping, use furniture pads, and place mats at entryways to reduce grit and sand from scratching the finish. A buff and coat every few years will extend the life of the refinish significantly.
Some engineered hardwood floors can be refinished once or twice depending on the thickness of the top veneer layer. We evaluate this during the estimate — if the veneer is too thin, sanding risks damaging the floor.
We use commercial-grade waterborne and oil-modified finishes depending on the look and durability the homeowner wants. We walk through the options with you — sheen level, durability, and dry time all vary between finish types.
Small gaps are a normal part of hardwood floors and often open and close seasonally with humidity changes in Minnesota. Refinishing does not close gaps. Larger structural gaps may need to be filled before refinishing.
Light foot traffic is usually okay after 24 hours. We recommend waiting 48–72 hours before replacing furniture and at least a week before putting rugs back down to allow the finish to fully cure.
We recommend being out of the home during sanding and the first finish coat due to dust and fumes. Most families return after 24–48 hours with windows open for ventilation. We give you a specific recommendation based on your project.
Yes. Staining is done after sanding and before the finish coats are applied. We walk through color options with you before the project starts and can apply test patches so you can see the color in your actual space before committing.
Solid hardwood floors can typically be refinished 5–10 times depending on the thickness of the boards. Engineered hardwood can only be refinished once or twice depending on the veneer thickness.
Most refinishing projects take 3–5 days from start to finish, including dry time between coats. Larger homes or projects with staining may take longer. We give you a clear timeline before work begins.
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