How do I know when I need to refinish my hardwood floors?

<div>It’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/when-should-you-refinish-hardwood-floors.htm">time to refinish your hardwood floors</a> when they show signs of age that diminish their overall appearance and function. A few surefire signals that you should consider refinishing your hardwood floors include:<ul><li>Gouges, scrapes, deep scratches, and dents over a significant area</li><li>Discoloration from stains or sun exposure</li><li>Water damage causing rotting, warping, or bowing</li><li>Weak, spongy, or soft spots in the floor indicating damaged subflooring</li><li>Dull and worn appearance across most of the floor</li></ul></div>

What kinds of wood are used for hardwood floors?

<div>Several kinds of wood can be used for wood flooring, not all being hardwood, ranging in price per square foot. You should choose the best type of wood for your flooring based on desired color, cost, durability, feel, and texture.Check out the cost of common wood types per square foot:<ul><li>Maple: $7–$11</li><li>Pine: $5–$10</li><li>Bamboo: $5–$11</li><li>White ash: $9–$13 </li><li>Hickory: $6–$13 </li><li>Red oak: $8–$13 </li><li>White oak: $8–$15 </li><li>Brazilian walnut: $11–$20 </li></ul></div>

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Q: How much does refinishing hardwood floors cost?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hardwood-floor-refinishing-cost-and-other-factors.htm">cost to refinish hardwood floors</a> is $1,900 on average, ranging from $600 to $4,500, depending on the area size, the floor&rsquo;s condition, the type of wood, the type of coating, and the refinishing method. Traditional refinishing includes sanding the floors, which can be very dusty and costs about $3 to $8 per square foot. Dustless refinishing uses a vacuum to collect dust during the sanding process, reducing the amount of dust produced, and costs about $5 to $8 per square foot. </div>

Q: How much does it cost to install hardwood floors?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-hardwood-flooring-cost.htm">cost to install hardwood flooring</a> is about $4,800 on average, ranging from about $1,000 to $12,000. Nationally, the average cost to install hardwood floors ranges from $6 to $12 per square foot for labor and materials. High-end woods and large spaces may cost $13 to $25 per square foot. Additional cost factors include:<ul><li>Square footage of the area</li><li>Type of wood</li><li>Preparation requirements</li><li>Type of finish</li><li>Location</li><li>Floor style and pattern</li><li>Plank thickness</li><li>Wood grade, color, and grain</li></ul></div>

Q: How do I know when I need to refinish my hardwood floors?

<div>It&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/when-should-you-refinish-hardwood-floors.htm">time to refinish your hardwood floors</a> when they show signs of age that diminish their overall appearance and function. A few surefire signals that you should consider refinishing your hardwood floors include:<ul><li>Gouges, scrapes, deep scratches, and dents over a significant area</li><li>Discoloration from stains or sun exposure</li><li>Water damage causing rotting, warping, or bowing</li><li>Weak, spongy, or soft spots in the floor indicating damaged subflooring</li><li>Dull and worn appearance across most of the floor</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in February 2024
He was always on time l, courteous and finished the job when he said he would. there’s not enough good things I could say about him
Aaron Lewis
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Reviewed in June 2023
Great! A 25 year old floor with some water damage looks new again. Dave was communicative and punctual with regard to when he was coming to work on the floor. Very professional in my opinion! Thanks, Bob
DM Hardwood Designs
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Reviewed in September 2012
The workers were pleasant, punctual and highly professional. Communication was excellent and the quality of work was outstanding (floors look great). I would definitely use them again and recommend them to people in need of oak floor refinishing.
Property Care Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in August 2017
Todd and his team did a great job, they had difficulty removing the old prefinished covering , but got the job done and the floors look great, the old and new floors match great!
Juxtaposition Hardwood
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Reviewed in January 2021
Barry and his crew were absolutely excellent to work with. Very timely in communication and fair pricing. Barry is very easy to work with and stands behind his product. I would definitely hire him again! A+++++
Barry Floors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
Bill is an extremely talanted craftsman. From our first phone conversation Bill made us feel confident that we would get the hardwood floor that we dreamed of. His 40 years expierence was obvious. They were punctual, thourough, clean, friendly, professional and gave us an amazing job. I would...
BILL POOL FLOORING
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Reviewed in June 2012
I live out of state and everything was handled via email and phone. He was recommended by a friend and all went smoothly. When questions came up he was quick to call and ask before proceeding. I had confidence and was not let down.
Jon Flanagan
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Reviewed in April 2015
The service was excellent and the workers were extremely courteous. They did a great job and they were prompt. They left the area immaculate. I wold recommend them.
COLORADO CUSTOM WOOD FLOORS
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Reviewed in February 2014
Once the existing carpet was pulled up, cracks in the slab were discovered, which resulted in additional work and a slight increase in cost and work duration. The contractor assigned was professional and helpful. It was a good experience.
Brewer Carpet One
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