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 May 2014
The floor refinisher showed up as scheduled and did an excellent job on the floors. The work was detailed and carefully done.
Duane's Floor Service Inc
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very well. There was a 2x2 hole that needed patched. We took wood boards from the entry (which weren't needed) to patch so it matched. Cody offered two different options to try and save me some money. I get compliments on the floors from everyone who sees them.
Frontier Hardwood
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Reviewed in September 2013
We have repeatedly, over 10 yrs. had upgrades to our lake home. They have installed laminate flooring, linoleum, carpet, bathroom tile, and I wouldn't consider anyone else for the job. The salesmen were knowledgeable, friendly and willing to drive to our location as many times as we had...
Bay Carpet & Tile
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Reviewed in March 2015
They were prompt. They came to work and worked hard. Very good. No dislikes. They were pretty good.
Fast's Floor Sanding
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Reviewed in May 2013
The work went very well. Todd Norton, the owner, gives an accurate, straight forward free estimate. He schedules the work, and the work done according to the schedule. His installer, Jim, works with a professional quickness to complete the job as soon as possible. They are both courteous and...
NORTON FLOOR REFINISHING
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Reviewed in April 2012
Installers Gerald and Leo pay attention to every detail. Many thanks to Mr.Cristian Longo and his crew for job well done.
All Wholesale Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2014
Quality of work was very good to excellent, timeframe in which was completed was within the agreed upon time. I asked for an additional bid for additional hard wood floors to be installed, which was quite Competitive. I would use this person again.
Legacy Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in October 2012
She is really outstanding and a perfectionist! She is able to do many different things from murals, painting and deck maintenance. She previously repaired our wood floors as well as painting. We have hired her several times for work and we will hire her again in the future.
Bitter Better Wallcovering
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Reviewed in February 2013
Todd arrived exactly when he said he would. He used high-efficiency dust extraction equipment, so there was very little dust in the house. His completion estimate was right on time. Most of the work was done when we were at work, so Todd kept us updated by emailing pictures of his progress...
TMT Integrity Flooring, LLC
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