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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Last update on June 11, 2025

Reviewed in June 2023
Ciprian was extremely easy to work with. We just bought our first condo coming from a single family home. Ciprian was very helpful dealing with our Condo Association and our misunderstandings of the rules. When we came in and saw the floors he lowered the quoted price since we didn’t have any...
Ciprian Hardwood flooring
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Reviewed in April 2013
They did a very good job. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. They were very good at their craft. And, it wasn't terribly expensive compared to the other flooring places.
Lumber Liquidators
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Reviewed in October 2013
I had seen the rave reviews about Ike Hatchett Floor Finishing on Angie's list so I was pretty impressed with Ike even before meeting him. Impressed doesn't even begin to describe my feelings about Ike Hatchett and his assistants. I had purchased an old home on Moss Avenue which had smelly...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Mr. Mathews arrived on time. He first came in and greeted us and went over what he was going to do to clean the carpets. He came in and vacuumed the carpet first. He then bought in spot cleaner and sprayed the bad spots on our carpet He let that set for several minutes while he set up the...
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Reviewed in April 2017
Great! Jim was organized. Had a helper when needed. Arrived early. Worked hard all day. Never left a mess. Planned his work efficiently. Gave me a price up front and never added to it. In addition to removing old carpet, pad, and underlayment ,and the laying of our new Mirage 3/4" hardwood, he...
Vance Remodeling and Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2011
We received excellent service on every level. Our floors look amazing and people were shocked to learn they are the original floors and not new floors. We couldn't be more pleased.
Bob Kelch Floors
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Reviewed in June 2017
Made the purchase through Jenny at the Peoria location. She was very helpful in guiding through selecting the best available flooring option for our budget, as well as coordinating the entire process through installation. Matt and Dean were our installers. Installation went very smoothly. You...
Millworks
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Reviewed in March 2013
Ryan Sutton came and gave me an estimate. I did my homework and he was really knowledgeable and hit all the points that I needed. They had a good selection and quality hardwood. It was an excellent installation.
Sutton Country Carpets Inc
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Vanoppen Construction

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Vanoppen Construction

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Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

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