This diagram will help you identify which category hardwoods you are looking to install, refinish or repair. Whatever your hardwood needs might be, we can take care of them with nothing less than what you would expect: Superior service, Expert floor technicians and a guaranteed lowest price for the job at hand!

We have put together some information to aid you in identifying the wood category's, as well as particular types of wood available within each category to help you better understand the difference between them. As well, we have supplied you with some basic cleaning & maintenance tips to help you keep your new/refinished floors looking great! Just click on the links below!

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Hardwood Refinishing

 

 

 

 

 

Sanding:

Sanding an existing wood floor usually consists of (2 - 4) passes. Each pass is done with a different grit of sand paper, with a final pass using a very fine 100- 120 grit, depending on the type of wood being sanded. We stock sandpapers with
grits of: 16, 24, 36, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100 and 120. The lower the number the coarser the grit. Our professional refinishers select the proper combination of sandpapers needed for the job.


Sealers:

We use two types of polyurethane sealers:
Oil based: 90% of the finishing jobs use an oil base poly, which has a light honeypatina that adds to the beauty of the wood and brings out the natural woodgrain patterns

Water Based: Usually a clear finish that enhances the beauty of the grain without adding any color. Water based is used in situations where a light colored wood needs to meld into the decorating scheme of the room.


The Finishing Process:
Generally, finishing a hardwood floor takes three coats applied over a period of three days, however, if humidity levels are high, it could take an additional day to complete the process.

After the floors are sanded and cleaned, we apply the first coat of either stain or polyurethane (depending upon the desired finish). We allow the coat to dry over night and when it is sufficiently hard, we lightly sand the coat with a fine grit sandpaper (100 - 120 grit) to knockdown the grain, and to create a surface that will allow the next coat to adhere properly. The second coat of polyurethane is applied and allowed to dry overnight. The process is continued until all three coats have been applied leaving a beautiful hardwood floor that will last for years.

Stains:
Our high quality stains come in a variety of shades and patinas. They are designed to penetrate and seal the wood, while adding luxurious color. A coat of stain takes the place of a polyurethane coat. Example: one coat of stain with two coats of polyurethane is needed to complete a finishing job. A natural finish takes three coats of polyurethane with no stain coat.

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