Real project · Beverly Hills
Dark to light in Beverly Hills
A very dark floor made a beautiful home feel small. We taped stain samples on the sanded boards, the owner chose a soft light tone, and the room opened up.
What refinishing fixes
Refinishing takes the top layer of worn finish and surface wood off, then seals the floor again. It handles the problems people call us about most:
- Scratches from pets, chairs and moving day
- Gray or dark areas where the finish wore through
- An old orange or yellow color you want to change
- Original wood found under carpet, often in homes from the 1940s and earlier
- Small water stains, as long as the boards are still solid
If some boards are too damaged, we replace just those boards first and blend them in. See hardwood floor repair.
Dustless sanding
Our sanders and edgers connect to a dust collection vacuum. Most of the dust goes into the bag instead of into your kitchen, your vents and your closets. You will still see a little fine dust, but nothing like old style sanding.
Pick the color on your own floor
A stain looks different on every floor and in every light. Before we finish, we can tape out sample squares on your sanded floor so you see the real colors in your own room, the way we did for a client in Beverly Hills. You choose, then we finish.
Finishes we use
We work with water based finishes, oil based finishes and hardwax oils. Water based finish dries clear, keeps a natural or light color looking natural and has a milder smell. Oil based finish gives a warmer tone. We explain the difference at the estimate and help you choose.
From our jobs
Real projects, real reasons
What made these clients call us, and what we did.
Real project · Studio City
Bleached white oak in Studio City
The client wanted oak lighter than nature allows. We bleached the bare wood, then applied a white stain and finish.
Real project · Thousand Oaks
Back to natural in Thousand Oaks
A previously bleached white oak floor, deep sanded back to its natural color and finished in satin for a rental.
Real project · Sherman Oaks
A thin engineered floor in Sherman Oaks
Three years old, heavy traffic, a very thin wear layer. Careful sanding brought it back without touching the plywood.
Real project · Culver City
Hiding stains in Culver City
Instead of replacing stained boards, a warm brown stain let the marks blend into the oak.
Real project · Carson
Faded and gouged in Carson
Sanded to bare wood and finished with three coats of Bona Traffic for a high traffic home.
How it works
- Free estimateA project manager comes with samples, checks the floor's thickness and damage, and talks color with you.
- PrepareWe protect walls, cabinets and doorways and seal off the work area.
- SandDustless sanding in several passes, finer each time, plus edges and corners.
- Stain samplesIf you want a color, we tape out samples so you can choose.
- FinishTwo or more coats, with light sanding between coats.
- WalkthroughWe walk the floor with you and explain how to care for it.
Recent hardwood floor refinishing work
How the price is set
Every floor is different, so we do not quote from a chart. We come to your home for free, look at the floor, measure, and give you a written price for your project. You decide with no pressure. If you want to compare quotes, take your time.
If you already bought your own material, we can do the labor only. If you need material, we supply it as part of the job. We do not sell material on its own, because we are a contractor and not a store.
Questions about hardwood floor refinishing
How long does refinishing take?
It depends on size, color and finish. As a real example, a client with about 700 square feet of 70 year old oak had the work done in two and a half days. We give you the schedule with your estimate.
Can I stay home during the work?
Many clients stay, but the rooms we work in are closed off and the machines are loud. Some clients choose to be away. One family left for a trip and came back to finished floors.
How soon can we walk on the floor?
With a water based finish you can usually walk on it in socks the next day. Furniture and rugs need to wait longer. We tell you the exact times for the finish you choose.
Can every hardwood floor be refinished?
Most solid hardwood can be sanded many times. Engineered wood can be sanded if the top wood layer is thick enough. We check this at the estimate before anything is promised.
Where we do this work
Across Los Angeles County, including:
Related services
Hardwood Floor Repair
Water and termite damage, patches and loose boards, blended to match.
Hardwood Stairs Installation
Carpet to wood stairs, new treads and stair refinishing.
Hardwood Floor Installation
Solid, engineered, herringbone and custom parquet, with the subfloor done right.
Free in-home estimate
Get a free estimate at your home
A project manager comes to your home with our mobile showroom, measures, shows samples in your own light and gives you a written price. No cost and no obligation.