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 August 23, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Large deck project, re-build/replacement of railing boards and flooring. Nathan and his assistant were outstanding. Nathan was very respectful, thorough in his descriptions of work being done. Organized in materials ordering and on-site placement; excellent clean-up at end of each day. ...
R3
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Reviewed in August 2024
Hunter Medford and John They need to be provided with more stuff to be able to clean the floors best but overall they did a great job
West Shore Home Greenville NC
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Reviewed in March 2022
They installed new hardwood in my kitchen and dining room. Fantastic work!
The Floor Store
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Reviewed in April 2015
The original tub was medium quality at best. Over the years it had rusted and gotten scratches. It also had stickers that had to be removed. Diego arrived when he said and worked very professionally. He and his partner taped up everything and removed and took all of the garbage with them. ...
DnR Reglazing
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Reviewed in September 2014
They were awesome!!! It took a week to have it installed, however it was a big job. We had base board heating thoughout and they came in....removed all the base board heating, installed a new HVAC with digital thermostat, and 3 mini-splits on the second floor. The service guys have been...
Central Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in June 2014
King & Queen of Clean was supposed to clean my house when my family came into town. I purchased a Big Deal from them in April and called to schedule it. At first they seemed very reliable and were easy to schedule with. I didn't need their service until June, when my family would arrive. We...
King & Queen of Clean
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Reviewed in April 2014
Excellent experience. Job was completed on time with excellent workmanship. Floor look better than when they were newly installed. Highly recommend their services.
JW Woolard & Sons
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Reviewed in March 2014
Not sure if on the above scale A = excellent- BUT his company was excellent. Carpet & vinyl floor replacement.
Tyndall Construction
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Reviewed in January 2014
We hired Professional Carpet Systems to steam clean our carpets and clean/polish our hardwoods prior to moving into our new home. Overall, I don't think it was worth the money (our carpet and hardwoods were less than 2 yr old and in good shape) but I wanted to know everything was clean before...
Professional Carpet Systems
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Reviewed in September 2013
The team, Curtis, Greg, and Larry, arrived on time on Wed. 9/25 and worked from 8:30am to 2:30pm installing the downstairs unit. On Tues. 9/26, they arrived at 8:30am and installed the upstairs unit and cleaned up the area and left at 1:45pm. They did an excellent job ! JR, who quoted the...
Roberson's Heating & Air Inc
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