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>

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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 often should I have my floors professionally cleaned?

<div>You should aim to hire a professional floor cleaner once or twice per year to remove any set-in stains, resolve scratches, and make your floors look shiny and new again. If you have a bustling household with many children, pets, or severe allergies, having your floors cleaned four times per year is worth the investment to maintain the integrity of your flooring. Don&rsquo;t forget to prioritize cleaning your floors yourself in between professional cleanings, too.</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>

Q: How much does professional floor cleaning cost?

<div>The cost for professional floor cleaning is $250 on average. This cost can range from $100 to $1,500, depending on the type of flooring and its square footage. For example, natural stone flooring requires specialized techniques and care, so you'll spend closer to the higher end of the cost range. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-cleaning-tile-and-grout-cost.htm">cost of cleaning tile and grout</a> is more cost-effective, where you'll pay an average of $0.50 to $3.50 per square foot.</div>

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Reviewed in August 2012
Great job. Sanded, stained, and finished 3 rooms. Moved heavy furniture and replaced it when done. Very little mess. Very impressed!
P A ACQUISTO FLOOR SANDING
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Reviewed in July 2012
The work was performed when and how he said it would be.He was on time, worked all day, and finished when he said he would.Results are excellent, price was reasonable.
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Reviewed in May 2010
The work started on Tuesday...an 8 hour day-resulting in the completion of the repair, sanding, and coat of sealer; Wednesday about 3 hours with sanding and 1st coat of finish; Thursday about 3 hours - sanding and last coat of finish. The repair was of such quality that it is impossible to tell...
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Reviewed in July 2022
I think I hired Ken Landon because he had a lot of good reviews on Angi’s list. He told me he was booked nine weeks out and I said that was no problem. I sent him pictures of my L.R. & Dining Rm. The L.R. had a large pet stain which required replacing the hardwood floors in that area. He showed...
K L Landon Floor Sanding & Refinishing
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Reviewed in July 2014
The workers were very knowledgeable,and on time. My wife felt comfortable with them in he house which was important. They were no nonsense either they just did the job without breaks and were done In two days and back on the third to check on the progress. Very fast which was impressive as...
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Reviewed in December 2013
Ken was very professional and reasonably priced. This was traditional sanding, not dustless. He was willing to change his usual refinishing product because I wanted a very hard water-based finish. I had the floors refinished between closing on the house and moving in and Ken was flexible and...
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Reviewed in May 2016
When the rugs were stripped away, you could see where the old foam padding had "melted" to a gooey, rubbery mess that would have to be removed before sanding could proceed. We're talking a couple of hundred square feet of the stuff. The two hard working guys from Acquisto tore into it - hand...
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Reviewed in October 2014
Ken was always prompt getting back to me to set up the date and time of his visits. It took a few days for the job to be completed as he had to come back and put another coat of poly on the floor when the previous coat(s) had dried. His work is very professional and the floor looks great! We...
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Reviewed in September 2009
I had recently removed the carpeting from the floors in my Living and Dining Rooms. I miss my dog Sparky terribly but after he passed on, he left behind some awful stains in the flooring from his accidents early on and then in his final days. In a couple areas, the stains were virtually black...
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Reviewed in April 2014
They did a great job. First of all I was impressed that they would take on a relatively small job like this but they did and with the same amount of care and professionalism that they show on larger jobs. In another house they (2007) refinished our whole first floor. They promptly returned my...
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