Refinish Hardwood Floors, Enhance Your Home’s Appeal and Value
Refinishing hardwood floors before listing your house on the market can significantly enhance your home’s appeal and value. Many old houses have lovely hardwood floors which, over time, might have gotten scratched, damaged by water, or just generally worn out. Our specialized service aims to rejuvenate your existing flooring and staircases, erasing years of damage.
Our process begins with sanding to remove the old finish, followed by stain removal and meticulous repairs in high-traffic areas. We address broken and splintered boards, ensuring a smooth, even surface. Once repairs are complete and the hardwood is fully prepped, we offer an array of finish options. These finishes not only restore the beauty of your floors but also provide long-lasting protection against stains, scratches, and splinters.
Smart Homeowners Refinish Floors Before Moving In!
Before moving into your new home, it’s highly beneficial to refinish all the hardwood floors. Many people overlook this crucial step, but it’s much more challenging to do after moving in. Refinishing requires empty floors, as it’s impossible to work on them with furniture around. Additionally, treating all the floors at once ensures uniformity and effectiveness.
Refinishing, which includes sanding, staining, and protecting, typically takes over a week in an empty house. Delaying this task until after you’ve moved in can lead to several issues:
- The strong odor of polyurethane used in refinishing can be overwhelming, particularly for those sensitive to smells. Doing this in an inhabited house can be very uncomfortable.
- If you decide to refinish after moving in, you’ll need to do it in stages. This means constantly shifting furniture from one room to another, disrupting your daily life.
- The process will be prolonged, potentially stretching over a month, and it can end up costing twice as much due to the piecemeal approach and added complexity.
Therefore, refinishing your hardwood floors before moving in is a wise decision, saving time, money, and inconvenience in the long run.
Typical Costs for Hardwood Floor Refinishing
- $2.49 – $3.49 per S/F for jobs 1500 S/F or more
(Depending on the condition of the floor and the type of hardwood) - $2.99 to $3.79 per S/F for jobs 800 to 1500 S/F
- $3.49 – $4.29 per S/F for jobs 400 to 800 S/F
- $55.99 – $89.99 per step of a staircase
- $0.99 – $1.49 – per L/F for quarter round molding installation
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