Hardwood Refinishing and Repairs

The biggest mistake many homeowners make when it comes to hardwood finishing and repairs is underestimating the amount of time and effort required to do it yourself. DIY refinishing is a long, hard process and mistakes are common.

But at Concord Carpet and Hardwood we’ve been restoring and refinishing hardwood floors for decades. We bring the best equipment, great training, and a wealth of experience to guarantee that your home is treated well and your floors end up looking better than new in a fraction of the time even a well-prepared homeowner could get the same result.

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Step 1. Prep

Before we can get started you need to safely remove all furniture and appliances from the room. Consider plastic disc sliders for heavy items, and consider laying plastic over any nearby rooms that can’t be closed off, to keep sanding dust off. Any children or pets should be kept well-away from the area being refinished.

Step 2. Sanding

We’ll use a mechanical sander to quickly and evenly remove the polyurethane sealant from the floor, as well as the top layer of wood. Starting with medium-grain grit and moving to finer grits we’ll leave an increasingly polished unfinished surface, turning to edging sanders to reach the sides and corners, and vacuuming often to remove dust and keep your home clean and livable.

Step 3. Staining

It is extremely important that you pick the right stain ahead of time. After all, your stain will most likely be in place for 8, 10, even 20 years before your floor needs to be refinished and repaired again. Let us know if you want a test patch, and once that’s confirmed we’ll move on to apply a thin even layer of stain across small sections of the floor. Once the stain has been put down it needs to dry completely before we can move on to the next stage.

Step 4. Sealing

A good floor varnish protects your newly-stained floor from scuffs, scratches, moisture, and even slows down changes in color and fading due to sunlight and weathering. We’ll use long-handled tools to put down several layers of polyurethane sealant, working with the grain and removing any drips or excess to give your floor a smooth, glossy, well-polished finish. Sanding takes place between layers (once the application dries) and the results are truly stunning.

Step 5. Waiting

Once the new varnish is in place you should expect to wait at least 48 for the final coat of varnish to dry before the furniture can be replaced. Once this time has passed the room is ready to use and should look and feel fantastic!

Homeowners should be aware that sanding and refinishing does take time and can be somewhat disruptive to your family’s regular comings and goings. It may be worthwhile to schedule the appointment during a weekend or a few days where you and your family are out of town, in order to avoid dust and odor exposure and minimize the disturbance.

For hardwood refinishing and repair in Contra Costa County, contact Concord Carpet and Hardwood today at 925- 691-7101!

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