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 May 30, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
Very friendly and professional. Removed and replaced furniture. Cleaned up and removed all debris. Left floors spotless.
Harmony Creations
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Reviewed in October 2023
Carson was wonderful to work with. He did an outstanding job on our flooring install. We would highly recommend him.
CC Strategic Investments LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Almicheals flooring was prompt with responding and very detailed in how the job will go and how long it would take. His price was very reasonable and competitive. Excellent outcome and very satisfying of our new floors. I highly recommend and will use him again for flooring projects.
Almichaels Flooring Co.
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Reviewed in October 2013
I would definitely recommend Carpet Outlets of Texas. Everyone we worked with was courteous, professional, and very helpful. The price and service we received can't be beat. They've secured themselves as my sole provider for all carpet and flooring needs for my personal and rental properties.
Carpet Outlets of Texas Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
He repaired any damage to the floor where needed and refinished the floor. He was able to complete the job in a short period of time as we were closing soon. The new buyers and I were both happy with the results. It looked like a brand new floor.
FLOOR FLOOR WE RESTORE AND SUSTAINABLE INSTALLATIONS
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Reviewed in March 2015
two coats of clear poly down. They installed all the granite in the kitchens around the walls and one big Island in the center. The granite had to be spliced but they matched the Granite up and glued it together and polishied it out and you can not tell were the splice is.
Granite & Tile Outlet II
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Reviewed in April 2021
Great experience!!! Although we live in Dallas, our beach condo on North Padre Island needed updating. After reading the reviews for Innovo, we met with Kurt Tugman and discussed our vision and what we were hoping to accomplish to bring our 40 year old condo up to date. We told him that this...
Innovo Renovations
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Reviewed in May 2011
This is a family run business. Bob (aka Dad) has been in the flooring business 18 + years. He is very hands on. He handled the quotes, wood selection/ordering and supervised the install crew headed by (son-in-law) Rueben. His daughter (Andrea) handles the shop and was a very good communicator...
Hardwood Flooring Services
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Reviewed in January 2020
We had one difficult time trying to find someone who wanted to tackle a water leak. After almost 1 month of looking, Bob came to the rescue. He came to the house and immediately started a plan of action. After only 2 days, work started to get done. This job started as putting down wood floors...
Kitchell Construction
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