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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Reviewed in July 2019
Note - these were real hardwood floors, not composite or engineered. It went generally well, on-schedule and on-budget. Joe was very thorough in the walk-through and the estimate was detailed. He could have communicated more proactively about minor issues that came up. I had previously had...
Joe Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in July 2015
The representative was on time, took measurements, and said he would be in contact with me regarding a quote. The job was fairly simple in the fact it was 1000 sq ft of hardwoods on the 1st floor. I never heard from the company again. In turn I moved on to another company that provided a...
Restoration Flooring
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Reviewed in April 2014
I called Floors for Living to sand and refinish my hardwoods and Ralph stated we do not do that. I said it shows (on Angie's List) you repair hardwoods and he stated we do but we don't sand and refinish. He told me to look in the Yellow Pages. I told him I am on Angie's List again.
Floors For Living
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Reviewed in February 2014
Highly Recommended Very professional, always showed up on time and answered my phone calls right away. If I saw a problem or had an issue with the work being done it was corrected right away. When I noticed a flaw several months later all I had to do was call and it was immediately taken care...
Levi Homes
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Reviewed in September 2013
It was great! He finished the job in 2 days. Tony, the owner, did the job and he was easy to work with. He used our materials, which made it harder for him, but he did a great job. He made it flush with the engineered hardwood floor that we installed ourselves.
Floors 2 Luv
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Reviewed in May 2013
They did a wonderful job and finished in 7 hours. They protected my furniture by wrapping it and using pads. They had to move a very heavy 8 ft glass tabletop to the second floor and a stackable washer/dryer to the third floor. One flight of stairs were hardwoods and they took care not to...
Move Masters Professional Services
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Reviewed in December 2011
These guys did an excellent job. We recently purchased a 1937 home which had some existing hardwood on the first floor except in the kitchen and breakfast nook. I had 4 companies come out and give me quotes on refinishing the existing hardwood (approx: 780 square feet) and installing new...
Hammonds Hardwood Floor Co
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Reviewed in November 2011
I made an appointment with Buffaloe Hardwood Floors to come for an estimate (pull out the carpet and put hardwood floors in the master bedroom and closet). The appointment was for 4:30pm and they never showed up. I gave them a 20 minute grace period, and after no one had showed up or called, I...
Buffaloe Floors and Up
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Reviewed in May 2010
The rug came back looking like new. As they told me it would, the cleaning took a couple of weeks but it was worth the wait. I also had a different crew come to estimate cleaning out hardwood floors. They looked at the floors carefully and advised me that they needed to be resurfaced, a...
Clean As A Whistle Inc
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Hardwood flooring pros in Deer Park

29 years of experience

GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CARPENTER/HANDYMAN - 4 EMPLOYEES - HVACR, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING SUB-CONTRACTRACTING, E-BILLING, CASH/CHECK PAYMENT OPTIONS

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Specialists

2744 Briarhurst

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing Specialists

2744 Briarhurst

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At Hardwood Floors Refinishing Specialists we specialize in Wood floors refinishing, resurfacing and repairs in Houston, the Woodlands, Katy, Memorial, River Oaks, West U and Sugarland. When hardwood floors become worn out and lose their sheen, our techniques will restore their appearance with a beautiful and smooth finish. The refinishing process includes sanding and scraping the floors all the way down to the natural wood. From there we will coat the floor with the color of your choosing

Paul's Painting & Remodeling

5918 Brookfield Drive

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Paul's Painting & Remodeling

5918 Brookfield Drive

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28 years of experience

Been in business since 1997 serving the entire Houston area and surrounding counties.

11 years of experience

two empolyees

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Perales Company is located in Katy, Texas, and offers professional construction services to customers in the surrounding areas. Call us for home improvements, drywall repairs, and house painting. Our inside construction services are great for achieving an updated look and style for your home. For work outside the house, we have experience making driveways, building wooden fences, and creating patio spaces for outdoor living. We offer our services to these areas Katy, Houston, Cypress, Richmond, Sugar Land, Woodland, Fairland, Willshire, and Fulshear, TX Contact Us for home improvements that increase your comfort zone and the value of your property at the same time. We’re reliable professionals

"wonderful work"

Marcela L on February 2018

"wonderful work"

Marcela L on February 2018

Floor Coverings International of Katy & The Woodlands, TX

594 Sawdust Road #357

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Floor Coverings International of Katy & The Woodlands, TX

594 Sawdust Road #357

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Floor Coverings International of Katy & The Woodlands provides expert flooring design and installation. We are the premier flooring company serving greater Katy, TX and The Woodlands including the greater Magnolia, Spring, Conroe, and Tomball areas. We offer a variety of quality flooring products, from durable hardwood and soft carpet to eco-friendly bamboo. Our team of flooring experts will help you achieve the floor of your dreams. Call us today for a free in-home consultation!

"It went great. Knowledgeable folks, friendly, and very attentive to my needs."

Rick F on August 2018

"It went great. Knowledgeable folks, friendly, and very attentive to my needs."

Rick F on August 2018

Brian's Remodeling Services

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Brian's Remodeling Services

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20 years of experience

NWS Custom Homes and Remodeling

3027 River Forest Dr

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NWS Custom Homes and Remodeling

3027 River Forest Dr

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16 years of experience

We specialize in residential repairs, upgrades, remodeling and additions. Also we are a Custom Home Builder. No job is to small or to big for us.

"Requested a quote from NWS Custom Homes & Remodeling through angies's list with details but never heard back from anyone."

Anthony L on July 2020

We specialize in residential repairs, upgrades, remodeling and additions. Also we are a Custom Home Builder. No job is to small or to big for us.

"Requested a quote from NWS Custom Homes & Remodeling through angies's list with details but never heard back from anyone."

Anthony L on July 2020

30 years of experience

We are a family business with 20+ years of experience.

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FAQs for hardwood flooring service projects in Deer Park, TX

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:

Maple: $7–$11
Pine: $5–$10
Bamboo: $5–$11
White ash: $9–$13
Hickory: $6–$13
Red oak: $8–$13
White oak: $8–$15
Brazilian walnut: $11–$20

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