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 2025
It went very well. The work was done very well. There was no problems The work was done on time. The installer was very friendly and professional
Alpha Custom Floors LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Excellent!!! From the fast and courteous call back to schedule the first appointment to the day the work was done, this was all handled very professionally. Very good workers. Extremely thorough and exhibited good attn to detail. I’m very pleased and would hire them again and plan to do so.
Frontline Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2021
He did an amazing job, my floors looked amazing. He also installed a ceiling fan and chandelier as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He was very professional, consistent, and he didn't waste time.
A-Quik Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in August 2010
I had good service from them. They were very, very professional and provided good service. The insurance actually paid for it. They did what they said they were going to do and didn't make a mess in my house. They cleaned up after themselves. I don’t think the insurance would have paid if the...
Kiser's Floor Fashions Carpet One Floor & Home
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Reviewed in June 2015
He came out promptly after calling him. I'm a single woman with two children and I don't know all that much about flooring. He asked a lot of questions to make sure he understood what I wanted and then very patiently answered all my questions (I had a lot of questions). He described all the...
J&W Handyman & Flooring Service
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Reviewed in August 2019
The owner of Premier Flooring, Justin, came out to our house himself and gave his advice on which flooring would best fit our needs....he gave us all of the information we needed and let us ask as many questions as we wanted. He brought out samples, measured and gave us quotes on the different...
Premier Flooring, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
The project went very well, and we are very pleased with the final product. A large master bathroom and office were added on to the master bedroom. The current master bath was flipped around, so there was a second bathroom for the children. Kitchen cabinets were repainted in the process as well....
Tramco
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