OC Flooring refinishes hardwood across Mercer Island — from the mid-century modern homes on First Hill and Island Crest to the newer luxury builds and waterfront estates on the north and south ends. We sand, repair, stain, and seal on-site with dustless equipment and your choice of oil- or water-based low-VOC finishes.
Yes. Mercer Island has many original mid-century homes with oak and fir, plus high-end remodels. We offer water-based finishes for low odor and fast cure, and oil-based or Swedish finishes for a warmer, traditional look.
Yes. Many Mercer Island homes are on the larger side, and we're set up for whole-floor and multi-room work — we stage it so you can still use the house while we go.
Mercer Island refinishes run $3.50–$6.50 per square foot. The island's 1960s–70s Northwest Contemporary homes often feature 1,200–2,000 sq ft of oak plus open stair treads — stairs are quoted per tread. Most whole-main-floor projects total $5,000–$11,000, documented in a written fixed quote.
Four to six days for most Mercer Island homes. Island access adds nothing — our crews cross I-90 daily. Daylight-basement levels are done after main floors so you always have somewhere to live. The final coat cures overnight; furniture returns after 72 hours.
Mid-century architecture rewards natural and lightly warm tones — clear waterborne finish, NaturalSeal, or a soft Provincial stain — which keep the wood honest to the era. We discourage very dark stains in low-light north-facing rooms; we'll show samples on your floor in different light.
Book by phone or online; we're on Mercer Island most weeks. The estimate is free and takes about 30 minutes — measurements, wear-layer check, stain discussion — with the written itemized price emailed the same day. References from nearby island projects available on request.
Quite likely. Mercer Island's mid-island neighborhoods are full of 1950s and '60s homes that were built with original oak strip floors, many later hidden under carpet. The easiest check is to peel back a carpet corner in a closet or by a heating vent and look for narrow oak boards. We also offer free in-home assessments if you'd like us to take a look.
Almost always, yes. Solid oak can be sanded and refinished four to six times over its life, so a Mercer Island floor from the 1950s or '60s usually has plenty of wood left to restore. Even floors with pet stains, gaps, or old water marks typically come back beautifully. Our dustless sanding keeps your home clean throughout.
Refinishing is almost always the better deal — usually 50–70% less than removing everything and installing new. You also keep the dense old-growth oak that Mercer Island's mid-century homes were built with, which new flooring can't match. Restored hardwood adds resale value, too.
Thinking about hardwood floor refinishing in Mercer Island, WA? From 1900s lake summer cabins turned year-round island estates, 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island and nearby communities like Bellevue, Seattle, and Renton. 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 Mercer Island — 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 Mercer Island 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.
