Over time, your hardwood floors might not look as good as they used to. But you don’t want to live with visible scratches or water-damaged boards that make your home look shabby. Luckily, there’s an easy solution for how to bring your wood floors back to life. Floor Coverings International® of KC South KS recommends hardwood floor sanding and refinishing services.

By sanding and refinishing your wood materials, you can restore their appearance, extend their lifespan and improve safety by eliminating uneven surfaces. You’ll also boost your home value and help protect the boards from future moisture damage and wear. It’s time to give your wood floors new life. Reach out today to learn more about proper refinishing techniques based on the type of wood flooring you have.

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Understand How to Care for Your Hardwood Floors

It’s important to understand the right hardwood sanding and refinishing methods, so you don’t end up damaging your floors. You should always leave the job to a qualified professional that knows how to do the job right. The basic approach includes…

  • Preparing the area by removing furniture and rugs before cleaning the floor.
  • Stripping away the old finish and smoothing out the surface with a sander.
  • Filling cracks, gaps, or nail holes that are causing an uneven surface.
  • Applying multiple coats of the appropriate sealer for a protective finish that looks amazing.
  • Allowing time for the floors to dry and cure before moving the furniture back in.

These steps may change a bit based on if you have solid or engineered wood floors, but don’t worry! Our flooring contractors and Design Associates will make sure everything is done correctly, so you have your stunning wood floors back in no time.

Answers to Your Most Common Questions

Floor Coverings International® of KC South KS believes in full transparency, which is why we want you to have all the information you need about your hardwood floor refinishing job in Kansas City. Check out the following FAQs to see what our customers usually want to know:

  • Can you sand and refinish engineered hardwood floors? While refinishing isn’t possible for all engineered wood varieties, you’ll be able to sand and refinish thick veneers like you would for solid hardwood. Anything thinner than 2mm shouldn’t be sanded, but you can lightly buff it with a new topcoat to give it back its shine.
  • Can you sand and refinish solid hardwood floors? Of course! The process can be dusty and take some time, but all solid wood varieties can be refinished to restore them to like-new condition.
  • How often should you refinish your hardwood floors? Typically, you can refinish your hardwoods every 7 to 10 years in high-traffic spaces. If you have wood in low-traffic rooms, you can likely wait longer, such as 10 to 15 years instead.
  • How many times can you sand and refinish hardwood floors? For solid hardwood, you can refinish the boards multiple times for long-lasting performance. This usually falls between 4 to 6 times over their lifespan, but generally thicker boards can be refinished more times than thinner ones can. For engineered hardwood, you should only refinish them once or twice, as they don’t hold up under refinishing as well.
  • How long does a refinishing project take? Timing depends on the size of your space and the condition of your floors. On average, refinishing jobs take between 3 to 5 days, but our Design Associates can discuss a more specific timeline with you during your free, in-home consultation.

When you leave everything to our capable team, we’ll make sure the entire experience is stress-free. You’ll be able to see for yourself how we have so many positive reviews under our belt!

Bring Out the Best in Your Hardwoods

Tired of looking at scratched and scuffed hardwood? Sand and refinish your floors today with help from Floor Coverings International®. We’ll bring our Mobile Flooring Showroom® out to you for an easy consultation before we generate a down-to-the-penny quote on the cost. You’ll be ready to hit the ground running soon! Dial (913) 777-8323 now or book your free in-home consultation to get started.