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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Last update on April 27, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
Paul and his crew refinished our first floor - about 1500+ sq ft. We had a difficult floor to refinish, but they took it on and WOW! The bid was very competitive, and the work was outstanding. They were punctual, clean, and very thorough in completing the job. I interviewed 3-4 companies...
New Generation Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in April 2013
The entire process took 3 days. The first day, Justin and his helper worked all day and into the evening installing the hardwood. We specifically wanted the rustic look and asked Justin to avoid filling any holes natural to the wood. Because they were working with reclaimed wood of shorter...
JRK Flooring, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
The floor looks fabulous. Nickolas Motto was very professional and helpful and did an exceptional job. He really pays a lot of attention to detail & I highly recommend him.
Motto's Flooring
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Reviewed in August 2022
Joe and Braxton with VC Flooring installed all of the flooring in my house and they were awesome! Very fast and very efficient! I’ll recommend VC Flooring to everybody! Thank you fellas
VC Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2020
Tim was very professional and knew what he was doing. Also very knowledgeable about different types of flooring. He did an Amazing job Installing my vinyl plank.
Pfs hardwood
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Reviewed in June 2012
The floors are beautiful. They did a fantastic job. They were clean and they were quick. They were professional. The floors are outstanding. It doesn't even look like the same home anymore.
JCL Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in March 2011
i found his ad in the saint joseph newspaper. i called him and he came out and messured my room for me. walked me thru what would need to be done and the cost of it. gave me a paper telling me everything i needed and made it very easy for me to go shop for carpet. He picked it up from me from...
M & M Contracting & Flooring Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2014
Jim Jacobs knows flooring. It's his life, and he is passionate about it. He knows the pros and cons of each kind of flooring, each brand of flooring, and each style. He is straightforward and full of factual information. No hard sell. We chose a light maple laminate floor. He measured the room...
Jacobs Floors Inc
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Reviewed in September 2008
This company consists of Charles Luebbert, his wife, and four of their children. The daughter does the initial customer contact & bidding; the father and the sons do the actual refinishing; and Mrs. Luebbert handles the office & phone calls. My floors were scheduled to be refinished during the...
CHARLES LUEBBERT HARDWOOD FLOORS
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Reviewed in September 2013
The flooring is excellent! Service was wonderful and Jamie was very responsive and helpful in the sales and installation process. The installation went flawlessly, and the installer was fantastic, he did a beautiful job! We are very happy with the outcome.
BAREFOOT FLOORS
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