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>

Top 10 Best Hardwood flooring pros in Columbia, MO

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*The Angi rating for Hardwood Flooring Service companies in Columbia, MO is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Hardwood Flooring Service needs.

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Last update on August 12, 2025

Reviewed in July 2011
He understands a tight budget and showed us quality products and compared costs to fit our needs perfectly. He hand cut and laid all the trim and pieces with superb precision. He is a people person who listens to what you want done and gives reliable advice based on his own experience. He is a...
Unlimited Handiworks LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
I got three different bids for the project and I did the stairs and the main area separately. If I combined the two lowest bids from both of those they met that, so I thought their price was fair. It was expensive, but I don't think that they were overpriced in any way. The gentleman who owns...
AAA Flooring & Janitorial Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
Eric and his assistant did a great job, his quality of work was excellent and he always asked if there were any issues. We would use Eric again in a heartbeat.
EJ Flooring
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Reviewed in December 2014
She calculated needed quantities and made helpful selections down to the grout colors. On the day order was to be placed, she promptly advised of items that would not arrive in time and suggested alternative solutions. She drew designs for the installers to follow for tile installation....
CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME
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Reviewed in May 2014
Justin did a phenomenal job refinishing the wood floors in my kitchen and breakfast room, providing quality and timely service! I contacted Justin for a bid last week, leaving a voicemail request. He returned my call the same business day and found mutual time to come to my house to prepare a...
Luebbert Wood Floors
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Reviewed in November 2014
I called Scott to ask for an estimated cost for the project. I got his answering service and he called me back the same evening. We setup a meet for 2 days later which he arrived at promptly. He provided the estimate by email and I called him to give the go ahead. He indicated that he would...
The Floor Guy
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Reviewed in December 2014
From start to finish John Hawkins, owner of Transformations, was extremely helpful and professional. John came to the house to bid the job and while there on the initial visit he made several suggestions that improved the outcome as well as saved us money. From the beginning John was patient...
Transformations Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Ed was great, was always on time and was flexible with his time. He brought in all of the equipment that he was going to need that day so he wasn?t making multiple trips back to his truck. If you want your floors looking great, Call Ed from Kelly?s Carpet.
KELLY'S CARPET OMAHA
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Reviewed in November 2017
This project went extremely well. This was a complete remodel. It included installing a full bathroom, new flooring, drywall, ceilings, electrical, lighting and ceramic tiling. Frank's workmanship, service and professionalism was outstanding. They worked the job from beginning to end without...
Frank's Home Improvement & Odd Jobs LLC
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Hardwood flooring pros in Columbia

Geaux Flooring Direct

Geaux Flooring Direct

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

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** WE SPECIALIZE IN HIGH GRADE LUXURY VINYL PLANK INSTALLATION***. Geaux Flooring Direct is a complete full service flooring company located in Lebanon, MO. We service the Ozarks Region and surrounding areas. Our Commercial and Residential Services Include: - Wholesale Flooring Materials - In home appointments including free estimates - Flooring surface assessment and preparation - Demolition and debris removal (old hardwood or tile flooring) - Flooring installation - Baseboard and corner round installation - Paint and caulk trim - Job clean up

"Steven was very responsive to our request. His communication with me was extremely good. He set the appointment to so the work and notified me when he was coming. We were not at the house during the work so he sent us pictures of the work as it was being done and when completed. He is extremely honest and notified me before he was completed that the job did not take as long as he expected and he would cut the bill, which he did. I would hire him again with no issues."

Rick K on July 2025

Mid MO Floors and More LLC

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Mid MO Floors and More LLC

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24 years of experience

Mid MO Floors and More LLC is proud to be a small family-owned and operated business with 20 years experience installing all types of Commercial and Residential Floor coverings, tile, accent walls and more. Owner Alex Valenzuela has grown up around the flooring industry his entire life. He is a second generation Floor Coverings business owner and learned his skills and craftsmanship at a young age from his father. He is dedicated to delivering excellent craftsmanship and quality with every project he is given, always going above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and you will not be disappointed in all that he can provide. We look forward to helping you on your next project.

Gauxe flooring Direct.

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Gauxe flooring Direct.

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10 years of experience

1 years of experience

Family owned and new residents of Missouri. Ran my own business for 10 years in Colorado. It’s all about quality and not quantity.

Eight years experience in flooring and carpet I am the top installer for Sherwin-Williams currently

J8 General Construction

810 S BROADWAY

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J8 General Construction

810 S BROADWAY

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17 years of experience

Specialized in remodeling/ general construction. Family-owned business since 2008, All contractors are background checked. Specialties include but not limited to masonry tile/ interior and exterior finishes, interior and exterior flooring. We value your time and your business, thank you for your consideration. God-Bless

Certified Tile & Flooring

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Certified Tile & Flooring

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6 years of experience

Hello, my name is Devonte and my number one goal is to get 5 star's from you in record time! Im here for all of your Tile and Flooring needs. From custom shower, to back splash, to floor tile. To Lvp , hardwood, laminated, vinyl, carpet and sheet vinyl! Yes I said carpet. I worked and trained under a top rated company (FirstChoice) from 2016 to 2018 and then became a sole proprietor up until 2023 I decided to become a LLC company in order to create more jobs in the community. Now im asking you to help me keep these hard workers paid and there family's fed. Thank you have a blessed day.

A&M Developments

4450 E Christian School Rd

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A&M Developments

4450 E Christian School Rd

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

* We are currently booked until the summertime months. If you would like to be placed on our pending list please send us a message. If there are changes in the current schedule or projects we will call to view projects in the order of the pending list. Thanks for understanding. A&M *Check out and follow our facebook page to view our past and current projects! Our services include contractor and handyman work for both Residential and Commercial properties. We do remodels, drywall, decks, bathrooms, hardwood/laminate flooring, window/door adjustments and installations, painting, fence repair, lock installation, wall hangings, and shelving installations. All of our work is done with pride and quality. We are a small family ran business serving the Ashland, Columbia, and Jefferson City area.

"Absolutely amazing! They truly delivered and were great to work with. Kept me up to date on any issues and we discussed solutions. Bathroom looks so good I now need rest of house done!! Thank you!"

Carolyn S on March 2023

"Absolutely amazing! They truly delivered and were great to work with. Kept me up to date on any issues and we discussed solutions. Bathroom looks so good I now need rest of house done!! Thank you!"

Carolyn S on March 2023

Big Country Construction

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Big Country Construction

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25 years of experience

Do you want someone you can trust and treats you better than family? If so, look no further. We specialize in tile, masonry, decks and patios. We also do cabinets, hardwood flooring, cement work, landscaping and overhang roofs. We can do it all. Everything for your home and/or property inside and out. We do it all. No job to big or small. We have been in this business for 20 plus years. Contact us for a free estimate today.

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Mid Missouri’s flooring professionals! Give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Tim and Dan came in and expertly fixed the work of another contractor. Tim was everything the other contractor was not. Tim was honest, hard working, fair and did great work. We are happy with our floors now that he fixed the other contractors mishap."

Brant M on December 2020

Mid Missouri’s flooring professionals! Give us a call for a free estimate today!

Brant M on December 2020

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FAQs for hardwood flooring service projects in Columbia, MO

The cost to refinish hardwood floors is $1,900 on average, ranging from $600 to $4,500, depending on the area size, the floor’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.

The cost to install hardwood flooring 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:

Square footage of the area
Type of wood
Preparation requirements
Type of finish
Location
Floor style and pattern
Plank thickness
Wood grade, color, and grain

It’s time to refinish your hardwood floors 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:

Gouges, scrapes, deep scratches, and dents over a significant area
Discoloration from stains or sun exposure
Water damage causing rotting, warping, or bowing
Weak, spongy, or soft spots in the floor indicating damaged subflooring
Dull and worn appearance across most of the floor

Despite the costly upfront expense, hardwood floors can add value and appeal to your home, making them one of the highest ROI home improvements. In terms of functionality, hardwood floors are very durable and can last several decades when properly maintained, making them well worth the investment. In some cases, installing hardwood floors can even alleviate allergies in household members, as it’s easier to keep this floor type free of dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and other pesky allergens.

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: