Refinishing
Your existing hardwood isn't done — sanding and refinishing can bring a tired, scratched floor back to like-new condition for a fraction of replacement cost.
Most homeowners assume a beat-up hardwood floor means replacement. Usually it doesn't. If the wood itself is sound, refinishing — sanding down the surface and applying new stain and finish — can erase decades of scratches, sun fading, and water rings for a fraction of what a full tear-out and reinstall costs.
Valentine Hardwood Flooring uses to keep the mess contained, which matters most in occupied homes where you can't seal off the whole house for a week. We assess the wear layer first — engineered floors have a limited number of times they can be sanded, and we'll tell you upfront if refinishing isn't the right call versus replacement, rather than selling a service that won't hold up.
The process typically runs 3-7 days: sanding, staining (if you're changing the color — this is also the moment to go lighter/darker if you've been wanting a different look), and [X] coats of polyurethane or [finish type used] with dry time between coats.
FAQ
Can water-damaged boards be refinished, or do they need replacing?
It depends on whether the damage is surface-level (cupping that flattens once dry) or the wood has actually rotted. We check this during the free walkthrough before quoting.
How messy is the sanding process?
Our dustless system contains most of it, but expect some fine dust in the work area during the job.
Can I change the stain color during refinishing?
Yes — refinishing is the easiest time to go lighter or darker than your current floor color.