Hardwood Floor Refinishing Services

Before the hum of floor sanding begins, meticulous preparation is crucial for a flawless outcome. Our team diligently ensures that every nail is hammered down and all necessary wood flooring repairs are comprehensively addressed. Employing cutting-edge dustless floor sanding technology, we maintain a pristine work environment. This involves thoroughly sweeping and vacuuming to perfectly prepare the stage. With the groundwork laid, we stand ready to transform homes, guaranteeing a revival of elegance and allure. This is our commitment to excellence at every step of the process.

With all preparation complete, the real transformation begins. We start by sanding away the old finish, scratches, and surface imperfections using high-performance belt sanders for open areas and edgers for corners and along walls. Our team carefully selects the correct grit sequence based on your floor’s condition and wood type — progressing from coarse to finer levels to achieve a smooth, even result. This stage is essential for revealing the raw beauty of the hardwood and creating a clean, consistent surface that’s ready for fine sanding, staining, or finishing. Every pass of the sander brings the floor closer to its original character, laying the groundwork for a stunning final result.

Once the floor is sanded down to its bare essence, the art of fine sanding begins. Our skilled professionals meticulously work to remove the coarse markings left by the initial sanding, employing progressively finer grit sandpaper with each pass. The aim is to achieve a surface that's not just smooth, but exquisitely refined. For clients who have entrusted us with new wood flooring installations, this stage is also critical. Here, we seamlessly integrate putty filling, ensuring a flawless finish and enduring quality that stands the test of time.

Once the hardwood floor sanding with the machines is complete, the final touches are done by hand. We use hand scrapers to reach the areas under radiators, along the trim and in corners that the sanders can’t reach. These areas are then hand sanded to match the final grit from the sanders. Then there’s lots of vacuuming and clean-up to get ready for the next step.

If you want to change the color of your wood floor, this is the stage where we apply pre-color treatments or stain. You can read about the floor staining process here. When you're searching for floor refinishing companies here in Seattle, WA make sure they are competent in doing custom flooring and staining. This part of the flooring project can go wrong very quickly if the refinishing company doesn't have the proper skills.

It’s time to apply the finish. The number of coats and time this will take will depend on the finish system you decide on. Multi-coat finishes need to have the hardwood floor abraded between coats. Then they are carefully tacked and vacuumed to remove any debris, ensuring a contaminant-free surface.