Bring scratched, dull hardwood back to life with dust-controlled refinishing and durable low-VOC finishes. Serving Seattle and Bellevue since 2013. Get a free in-home estimate and a clear written quote.
Make the right call for your floors
A dull floor, a deep scratch, and a dark pet stain call for different solutions. We inspect the wood, explain the options, and give you a written estimate before work begins.
Hardwood floor refinishing in Bellevue typically costs $4–$6 per square foot. Your quote depends on area, wood species and condition, repairs, stain and finish choice, and any furniture or appliance moving. Oak, softer fir, and engineered wood can require different preparation. We specify what is included and price additional work in writing.
A solid ¾-inch hardwood floor can often be fully refinished about 4–6 times over its life, but previous sanding and the wood left above the tongue matter. An engineered floor depends on the thickness of its real-wood wear layer. We check at a vent or transition before recommending another full sanding.
We isolate the work area and connect our sanders to dust containment. We review the finish product, ventilation, coat schedule, and when children, pets, furniture, and rugs can return. The exact timing depends on the finish used in your home.
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September 8, 2026 · Tile installation runs $14-$26 per square foot installed — and the wide range exists because the square foot is the wrong unit. What the tile goes onto, what happens to that surface first, and how much cutting the layout demands decide your number. Here is how to place your project inside the range.
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Thinking about hardwood floor refinishing in Bellevue, WA? From 1950s strawberry-farm ramblers to glassy downtown high-rise condos, local floors collect years of scratches, wear, and dated finishes — and OC Flooring brings them back to life. We sand away the damage and lay down a smooth, durable new finish so your original wood looks its best again. We're a licensed, insured, locally owned team that Bellevue homeowners have trusted since 2013.
From your free in-home estimate to the final coat, you'll see the difference. We use dustless sanding to keep your home clean, repair gouges, gaps, and water marks, and finish in the stain color and sheen you choose — matte, satin, or gloss — with a durable water- or oil-based polyurethane. If your floors are still solid, a quick screen-and-recoat can refresh them in a single day. Every project includes upfront pricing and our 1-year workmanship warranty.
Whether you're restoring old-growth oak or changing the color throughout your home, we make it simple and stress-free. We refinish and restore floors across Bellevue and nearby communities like Kirkland, Redmond, and Mercer Island. Ready to fall in love with your floors again? Contact OC Flooring today for your free in-home estimate.
“Bohdan personally oversees every floor we refinish in Bellevue — from the first sanding pass to the final coat.”
“The installers were great! The floor is exactly what we wanted. They also did the stairs, which were carpet. We worked with OC Flooring previously — they refinished our red oak. Highly recommend!”
“They refinished over 300 sq ft of maple flooring that was 15 years old — the floors look as good or better than new!! They placed plastic sheeting over the cabinets to contain the dust, so we noticed hardly any. Would definitely recommend.”
“OC Flooring did an excellent job repairing our wood floors. We chose them because they were professional and top-notch. The repair was smooth, fast and cost-effective — such skill and precision!”
“I was worried our hardwoods could not be revived after years of big dogs, kids and sun fading. The OC guys did a beautiful job refinishing the floors before we put our home on the market. They look like new!”
We refinish hardwood the clean way — removing only a thin layer of wood and using professional dust-free systems for safe, lasting results in every Bellevue project.
We move light furniture, seal off rooms, and sheet everything in plastic for a clean, worry-free start.
We remove old finish and scratches with top-grade dustless equipment — leaving your space 99% dust-free.
We repair nail holes, cracks, and wear for a smooth, clean surface that's ready for a flawless refinish.
Choose the look you love. We apply premium stain and durable finishes that bring lasting beauty to your floors.
Before we leave, we walk every step with you to make sure you're 100% happy with your new floors.
We finish with Bona’s waterborne sealers — from a bright Scandinavian whitewash to a warm, oil-rubbed amber glow. Here’s how the five compare:
Actual color varies by wood species and floor condition — we always do an on-site sample for your approval before coating.
