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 August 2023
Todd and his team did a phenomenal job removing our flooring, installing new flooring, tile work in the kitchen and bathroom, and repair some flooring. We were very impressed with his responsiveness to our needs, and we actually just hired him again to do some more work for us. I would highly...
Premier Flooring Installations, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Ron from Libberty Renovation was very professional and did an Awesome job. My floors look beautiful. Thank you Ron and Libberty Renovation.
Liberty Renovations
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Reviewed in June 2023
They were amazing. Not only very skilled with putting the floor done, but they were patient and kind. They stayed late to finish the job, cleaned up, and helped put a few things back. I would highly recommend them to work in your home. They are just “good” people.
JnJ Floor and More LLC
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Reviewed in August 2008
Responded quickly to my phone call and request for estimate. Worked performed in accordance with my schedule. Made followup visit and provided advice and products for maintenance. Price included a Angie's List discount, and price was significantly better than competitive bids.
Lovell's Hardwood Flooring
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Reviewed in January 2012
My brother and I were getting ready to sell our mother's house. There were beautiful hardwood floors on the main level, but carpeting on the upper level. On the advice of our real estate agent, we took up the carpet. The house had been converted from a three bedroom to a two bedroom and when the...
Hardwood Elegance Flooring Co
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Reviewed in August 2021
Tate was very professional, very detailed oriented. Finished the projects timely. Gave excellent suggestions on various projects. He was also early to the project and always had a smile. I would recommend TA Builders for your home projects. I have already asked him to work on other project. Yes,...
TA Builders LTD
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Reviewed in November 2012
They did a great job, were reasonably priced, and very detail oriented. We recommend them to others.
ACE CUSTOM FLOORING
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