In Lake Stevens homes, most hardwood floors can be refinished 3 to 6 times before needing replacement. That’s why our process starts with a careful inspection — making sure your floors are safe for sanding and not over-thinned. This helps preserve their strength, while giving you a stunning, like-new finish.
It is important to note that with each sanding and refinishing process, a portion of the valuable wood from the top wear layer is removed. Whether you have solid wood floors or engineered floors, both types have a limited lifespan and can only be sanded a certain number of times.
Typically, floors have approximately ¼" of wear layer, and once the initial thickness is reduced to the tongue, the floors will start to weaken. Therefore, our approach is to be extremely cautious and remove only the absolute minimum amount of wood necessary. Our goal is to preserve the structural integrity of your floors while still delivering a stunning finished result.
Unfortunately, we often get called to fix jobs done by inexperienced contractors. Floors can only be refinished a limited number of times — and poor work can waste that precious wood. The photos below show what happens when sanding is done wrong. With OC Flooring, you’ll never have to worry about floors being ruined.
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