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 2019
We hired GB hardwood flooring to repair some boards under our fridge that were damaged from a leak. They then refinished our whole first floor. We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend them.
GB Hardwood Flooring, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
First, I want to say that the job I asked Mr. Sandless Indianapolis to do, was a terrible job. It's a 100 year old restoration with hardwood that had carpet glued down on top of it for many years. They did an amazing job. Stacey was very quick to get an accurate estimate and to get...
Mr Sandless Wood Floor Refinishing
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Reviewed in March 2012
The owner, Matt, was really responsive to my concerns and thoroughly explained what he was going to do. The crew was always on time, were really personable and friendly and did a really good job. Some of the windows were painted shut and I called Matt, he personally came out on the weekend and...
Living Color Painting & Restoration
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Reviewed in April 2015
It was the only person I can find within 50 miles that would do it. It’s like a four-day thing because they come and they stay at one day and then they have to come back the next day. Then they start refinishing them. It’ not something they come and do in two hours. He had to come here four days...
Knapps Hardwood Floor Service
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Reviewed in August 2011
I would recommend them. We spent $2300 for their services. We had an unusual experience where we had started with another floor finisher who wasn’t able to finish the job. Then Dan came in and started from where the other guy had left off. He also adjusted his price for the previous work...
Dan Wenning Finishing
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Reviewed in December 2009
Shannon and his assistant were on time and did everything as promised. Explained difficulties with worn areas with my floor and worked diligently to make my floor look its best. The results are very nice considering the extensive water damage. The whole family is pleased.
A+ Painting Service
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Reviewed in March 2018
The Phoenix Brothers were wonderful to work with!!! Extremely professional, knowledgeable, helpful as well as great work. There estimate was right on as well as material and time. I have been in the construction industry for over 17 years and just don't have time to work on my own house anymore....
Phoenix brothers contracting
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Reviewed in March 2013
I did not order hardwood since it did not match current hardwood that was installed in home.
Hurst Hardwoods
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Reviewed in November 2012
They came when they said they'd be there; they worked all day + a few more hours to finish the job; and the final product was simply beautiful!!!
KORFHAGE FLOOR COVERING INC
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