Transform Your Home with Hardwood Floor Refinishing

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Monk’s Process

1. Clear the room(s) where we’ll be refinishing the floors.
2. Seal off the room with plastic sheeting and tape to minimize dust.
3. Prep the floors. Hammer in any popped nails and fill any holes with wood putty.
4. Sand the floors using both a drum sander with HEPA filter, and a hand-held edger or palm sander.
5. Clean the dust. Sweep, vacuum, and then wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth or tack cloth.
6. Stain the floors using high-quality stain. Multiple applications may be required if a dark color is desired.
7. Seal the floors using a high-quality water based polyeurethane. Let dry completely and apply a second coat.

Reasons to do it

Wood refinishing can typically remove:

• Water damage
• Pet stains
• Scratches
• Fading and sun damage

Some typical project timelines include:

Simple screening & re-coating: Only one day.
Sanding & refinishing hardwood: Usually 3-4 days.

When to Refinish Wood Floors

Floor refinishing can be done any time of the year. However, consider that you’ll need at least a couple of windows open with fans during the sanding and sealing process. Even a dustless sanding system that uses HEPA filters still produces some dust. And water-borne polyurethane with low VOC still emits an odor. Polyurethane will take longer to dry when the air is very humid, like during the summer.

The best time to refinish floors is before moving into a new home. It’s a great time to paint, too. Imagine having it all done before moving in! You can see how we prepped a new home for these California transplants.  We’ve also done interior painting and floor refinishing prior to moving day.

Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors

Typically, the cost to refinish hardwood floors is based on a set cost per square foot. This will normally include all labor and materials for the project. In our area, a standard range is $4 – $6 per sq. ft. Furniture moving will incur an additional cost. Sometimes the floor refinishers will provide this service. If a large area is being refinished, you may need to store furniture in a Pod outside of the home. The cost to remove and dispose of wall-to-wall carpet is also additional.

Refinishing hardwood stairs costs more than regular hardwood floors. Each tread needs to be hand sanded, stained and sealed. The handrail, and possibly the spindles, are also refinished.

If you’re only sealing the hardwood (not staining), your cost will be less. If you’re staining a dark color requiring multiple coats of stain, your price per square foot will be higher.

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