Hardwood Refinishing
Make your wood floor new again.
Hardwood Refinishing
Express Hardwood & Flooring offers hardwood floor refinishing services for residential, commercial, and historical sites. If your floors have gone dull or could use a stain change, refinishing is the perfect way to give them the lift they need.
We follow and exceed industry standards for sanding and refinishing services and use only the highest quality products on the market, so you know your investment is protected. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We’ll evaluate your current floors, discuss your options, give you an estimate, and schedule your refinishing service. We’ll help you choose the right finish for your floors, taking into consideration your current flooring, the floor’s use and traffic volume, and your style and taste. We can sand down your current floors and match a stain and/or finish to any color, hue, or texture you can imagine.
Why Should I Refinish My Wood Floor?
If you're tired of the current worn appearance of your floors and miss the fresh and clean look, refinishing is the right answer for you. We'll renovate your floor, removing old finishes and deep scratches and bringing life back to your hardwood.Standard refinishing can create large amounts of dust; therefore, our expert flooring team uses a special system that captures almost 90% of the dust released from the floors. We'll also seal doorways and cabinets with plastic and light surface tape to contain most of the remaining dust. This is an effective process to refinish your hardwood floors while creating as little dust as possible.
Refinishing Advantages
Price: Sanding and refinishing your hardwood flooring is much more affordable than opting for new flooring altogether!
Aesthetics: Worn, faded flooring is given new life through sanding and refinishing. You can even select a new stain color.
Value: Any real estate broker will tell you that home buyers love to see beautifully sanded solid hardwood. This is a big advantage when your property hits the market.
Safety: Sanding and refinishing reduces the likelihood that your hardwood will crack and splinter. This makes it safer for children, pets, and other family members to walk barefoot without the risk of injury.
Cleanliness: Finished hardwood flooring collects little dust. What debris it does collect is easy to clean with a dry mop or a manufacturer-approved cleaning solution for hard-surface flooring.
How Does The Refinishing Process Work?
Before we start any work, Our pros will seal cabinets with a delicate surface of blue tape and seal all doorways with plastic. Every refinishing job is done with a dustless system, which collects about 90% of the dust. Some dust will get into the air while sanding the flooring. We follow the NWFA Guidelines, which state the following standard processes: We will sand the hardwoods to the raw wood with a rough sand paper, fill all the gaps and holes with an appropriate wood filler, and then sand with a fine-grit sand paper. Once the floor is sanded and clean, we start by applying a stain of your choice or a sealant.
The stain color or sealant you choose will really bring out the beauty and character of the wood grain. This stage is exciting because that’s when you really get to see your floor’s personality. After the stain and sealant are dry, we finish the floor with two applications of a durable topcoat. Additionally, we screen, buff, and vacuum between finishing coats for the absolute best results possible. This final process will protect your hardwood floor from normal wear and tear. You can choose from several different finishes, ranging from low luster to high gloss. It’s really up to you and your individual preferences. With proper care, the finish will last for years to come. And don’t forget, when your floor is looking a little dull, give us a call, and we can come to refresh it professionally. Finally, there’s an easy and convenient way to restore the luster to your hardwood floor and make it look like new!
Should I Stain My Floors Or Keep It Natural?
You have the option of staining your floors or keeping them in their natural state with our service, which provides three clear coats of finishing protection.
We offer a range of stain colors to choose from, available at our showroom or in our website, and our service offers different stain options to complement each wood species. We encourage our clients to be present on the first day of service to give us final approval on their chosen color. We're happy to consult with you and give advice on what we feel works best according to the type of wood and your personal preferences. We'll ensure you feel comfortable about this very important decision.
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Should I Choose Oil-Based Or Water-Based Finish?
We offer both water- and oil-based polyurethane finishes. While there are pros and cons to both.
Water-based polyurethane
Water-based polyurethane is a popular alternative to oil-based polyurethane. This finish utilizes water as the base for carrying the polyurethane solids, rather than solvents. Like oil-based polyurethane, water-based polyurethane forms a hard protective film that enhances the natural beauty of your hardwood floors. Unlike oil-based polyurethane, water-based polyurethane begins milky-white in the can but dries clear. It imparts very little color to the wood, resulting in a natural, clear finish. Water-based finishes offer many of the same great advantages as oil-based finishes, but with less odor, fewer VOCs, and shorter drying and curing times.
Oil-based polyurethane
Oil-based polyurethane utilizes petroleum and mineral solvents as the vehicle for the polyurethane solids, creating a hard and protective film that enhances the natural beauty of the wood. Unlike water-based polyurethane, oil-based polyurethane may impart a slightly yellow sheen, especially with multiple coats. However, this can be a desired effect in certain applications, adding warmth and depth to the floor's appearance. While oil-based polyurethane has a longer drying time and requires ventilation during application, it is still widely sold and a popular choice for high-traffic areas.
We recommend two-component (commercial-grade) water-based polyurethane for the convenience of a quicker drying time, a harder finish, fast curing, and low to no volatile organic compounds (VOC). In addition, water-based poly does not amber over time like oil-based poly.