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 March 2019
We hired GB hardwood flooring to repair some boards under our fridge that were damaged from a leak. They then refinished our whole first floor. We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend them.
GB Hardwood Flooring, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
First, I want to say that the job I asked Mr. Sandless Indianapolis to do, was a terrible job. It's a 100 year old restoration with hardwood that had carpet glued down on top of it for many years. They did an amazing job. Stacey was very quick to get an accurate estimate and to get...
Mr Sandless Wood Floor Refinishing
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Reviewed in March 2012
The owner, Matt, was really responsive to my concerns and thoroughly explained what he was going to do. The crew was always on time, were really personable and friendly and did a really good job. Some of the windows were painted shut and I called Matt, he personally came out on the weekend and...
Living Color Painting & Restoration
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Reviewed in January 2013
The hardwood installed in the family room matched up with existing hardwood already in place in the kitchen, entry, and formal dining room. The match, fit, and finish we're perfect. They did a great job! After installing the steps to the basement, there were small gaps on the side walls in the...
River City Flooring Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
was a fairI decided to rip out the carpet in my living room and put down Wood Flooring. I thought my husband and I would have to take up the carpet prep the flooring and remove the baseboard our self. I was pleasantly surprised when they said they did that as part of the job. They made sure the...
Hensley's Flooring
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Reviewed in June 2013
I couldn't be happier with their service, their professional attitude and the product. They were very professional and on time. They did what they said they were going to do. They were courteous. All in all I was very well pleased with the floor staff and the installers. I got what I paid for.
Pulskamps Flooring Plus
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Reviewed in October 2015
With the size of the project I knew I had to do my research and find the correct contractor. I had a project manager that helped with everything from the design on the new kitchen/bathrooms to helping me pick out the materials. For the work that was completed they were priced very competitive...
Kingdom Roofing Systems
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Reviewed in November 2009
After a prior contractor abandoned a flooring project he had started, I contacted Darrel Penner. He had previously quoted me for the complete job, but I selected another contractor because the floor needed structural repair, which Penner didn't do. After the project was abandoned with less than...
Floors By Penner
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Reviewed in August 2011
I would recommend them. We spent $2300 for their services. We had an unusual experience where we had started with another floor finisher who wasn’t able to finish the job. Then Dan came in and started from where the other guy had left off. He also adjusted his price for the previous work...
Dan Wenning Finishing
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