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 October 2012
They arrived on schedule on each scheduled day. They did an outstanding job of sanding, sealing coating and finishing the floor. I was amazed at what a wonderful floor I have had for 35 years and didn't know it.. Outstanding job start to finish.
RICH WILLIAMS & SON
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Reviewed in February 2019
The result was amazing! There were dents in the flooring with gouges along with missing pieces. All gone now. Tom cleaned up after each visit. Was punctual, courteous, fair in price and reliable. I am in the process of rehiring Tom for another site in my home. As always, reliability, $$ and a...
ATAG Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2019
Such amazing work by Mike and AMX crew. They sanded, stained, and finished hardwood floors more than 100 years old on second floor of an old farm house. This was after another crew had torn out 3 layers of carpet and 2 linoleum (before pics of top layer carpet attached)! Not only was the job...
AMX Decks and Renovations
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Reviewed in September 2015
Aleks started on day agreed to and completed 90 percent of original job, and did some extra work outside of original scope. He did the work professionally and was excellent at sugesting solutions to unusual problems. In addition he told us about errors done by another contractor, so that...
AMV Interiors and Construction Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
From first contact until receiving care instructions and my keys back the entire experience was fantastic! I was able to meet with Mr. Locy for an estimate in just a couple days and got a price on the spot, no waiting to hear back. Scheduled the work for a couple weeks later. I was able to...
LOCY'S HARDWOOD FLOORS
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Reviewed in January 2013
We recently purchased a house and our realtor recommended Dave Olsen of Specialized Wood Floors. The house had old, wide reclaimed pine flooring that was in terrible shape and probably hadn't been refinished in the 25 years since it was first installed. The previous owner had dogs that had...
Specialized Wood Floors
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Reviewed in August 2015
Bought a new home and the whole first floor was carpeted. I was told hard wood underneath and to me a home has to have hardwood floors. Pulling up the carpet was going good - floors looked reasonably in good condition - until I got to back bedroom and entranceway in front of front door. Front...
Bantry Floors LLC
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Reviewed in March 2012
He was so good. A relative referred him to me. I did get two or three other quotes. Some of the actual quotes were better than his but because of his reputation I went with him. He was very clean and the time frame was very important because I could not use the kitchen for so long. He was very...
JOE DEANGELO
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