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 2024
Truly amazing service. They showed up on time completed the work asked to be performed and the results were awesome. You'd never know they were even there. They keep the customer in the loop with all details of the job keep the price extremely fair and are in and out. To include they were clean...
Elite Build Contracting Services
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Reviewed in January 2024
It went very well. Ben was punctual, very respectful and committed to excellence. I highly recommend him.
MidAmerica Services and Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2008
Great price for the quality hardwood. Gave me samples. Shipping delay but out of his control(snow storm).
EC FLOOR COVERING
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Reviewed in December 2012
The work was great. Workers showed up on time and would stay later than scheduled if they needed to complete a section of the project. They cleaned up after themselves. The job was excellent and the wood floors look great.
Oklahoma Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2014
Eleven years ago, he refinished our wood floors. He was recommended by builder, Stin Steanson. He did a great job.
FRITSCO HARDWOOD FLOOR SPEC
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Reviewed in January 2013
Excellent craftsmanship, prices, and quality. The folks from Salvidar refinished both my kitchen and dining room hardwood floors, making these 50 year-old maple and oak floors look better than new. Great job with removing appliances and doors, protecting cabinets and counters, and keeping the...
Saldivar Wood Floors
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Reviewed in November 2015
We used him within the last 3 weeks, to help with a busted leak. He was able to come out to make sure there was no mold and that everything was dry. He re-laid the hardwood floor for me and the carpet too. He has also done painting for me too and took down wallpaper. We love Rick Eller and his...
Eller Paint & Finish
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Reviewed in October 2015
He never missed a day of work. He asked my opinion on everything I had him change on the interior. The buildings were formerly known as Sys's Bar. That same property is now an upscale; smoke free; very clean ongoing pub for folks to spend leisure in. I am 110% certain any person whom...
Creative Custom Carpentry
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Reviewed in March 2010
The sales rep. came to our house with sample and took measurements. When the flooring arrived the installer brought it to our house and installed it very professionally. Everything was do as promised and on time. I would recommend them.
Grigsby's Carpet Showroom
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went beautifully. He had to work his schedule around ours as we were completely remodeling the kitchen and needed him after countertops but before painters. He came just when we wanted it done. Every person who came with each different process had all been with him for 13 to 17 years. ...
CHRIS EDWARDS CUSTOM WOOD FLOORS
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