Hardwood Floor Refinishing Ottawa County, MI
There are a lot of flooring options available these days. Some people swear by carpeting, or aging linoleum. Hardwood floors, however, are also an excellent option. Easy to clean and maintain, such flooring can prove ideal for rooms with a lot of messes or families with young children or pets and don’t want to constantly rent a Rug Doctor. Though easy to clean, Hardwood floor refinishing is still important. For Ottawa County, Michigan, we are the go-to experts in hardwood refinishing.
Our company proudly serves Ottawa County cities such as Holland, Grand Haven and more. We know, first and foremost, that the unpredictable yet generally high humidity of Michigan can warp and stain wood, including floors. We have the expertise and training to handle your hardwood flooring needs, and also answer your questions.
Our company proudly serves Ottawa County cities such as Holland, Grand Haven and more. We know, first and foremost, that the unpredictable yet generally high humidity of Michigan can warp and stain wood, including floors. We have the expertise and training to handle your hardwood flooring needs, and also answer your questions.
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How Much Does Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost?The main question most people looking to get their floors refinished usually ask is how much does it cost. As with a lot of flooring, the cost is based on the square foot, meaning the more floor you have to refinish, the higher the cost.
Generally, the average cost for refinishing a hardwood floor is anywhere from three to eight dollars per square foot. This means the cost will vary drastically depending on the amount of floor space. Most experts, including us, place the average cost for Ottawa County, MI hardwood floor refinishing at one to two thousand dollars for the entire job. This range is incredibly flexible of course. A person from Coopersville with a ranch home will pay a much different price from someone in Zeeland looking to refinish their dining room. The actual costs will vary, and the best way to ensure an accurate estimation is to request a quote. Quotes and estimate calculators are great ways to get a better idea of how much your floor refinishing will cost. |
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What Does Hardwood Floor Refinishing Involve?
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Hardwood floors are meant to last, and that means they need to be taken care of over the years. Refinishing is a good way to do this, but it’s an involved process that requires time and experience. The first step, at least, is relatively easy, and that is to clear the floor. Rugs and furniture need to be removed, and any nails that stick out need to be hammered down flat. If the room is carpeted and you’re looking to utilize the wooden floor below, the carpet will have to be removed as well. The floor should then be cleaned and any vents covered.
The next step is a little more involved and can require a light touch, which is something we Ottawa County, Michigan experts excel at performing. The shoe base molding needs to be pried free from the wall and set aside so it can be put back. The next few steps are when we really get to have fun.
To properly refinish a hardwood floor, especially one that used to be covered in carpet, the surface needs to get a rough sanding. This will remove the light scratches and stains that have built up over the years. It won’t take out ant deep gouges or serious warping, but we have the tools and experience to take care of those as well. a rough sanding is just one of several steps in making sure a hardwood floor is transformed to look like new. Though first we need to sweep up all the wood dust that got made from the rough sanding, as having a clean surface is extremely important in any hardwood floor refinishing job and we wouldn’t be proudly serving Ottawa County, Michigan if we didn’t clean up after ourselves.
With the rough sanding done, the fiddlier sanding comes next. Specifically, taking care of edges and corners, which often requires more finesse and careful tool usage than the rougher work. The most difficult part of separating the rough work from the more involved sanding is the need to maintain an even floor. Many a homeowner has tried sanding a floor themselves and accidently created a divot due to leaving the sander in one place for too long.
Screen sanding is the final of the sanding steps, and is very similar to having your teeth polished. This process evens out any minor dings and grooves left from the rougher and corner sanding. This is yet another good example of the sort of careful machine operating best done by us experts.
Once the fine sanding is completed the floor will look rough but nice. it will also look like it’s covered in dust again, so we make sure to clean all that one more time. This is important both for ensuring a clean surface for refinishing and also because fine wood dust can be bad for breathing and ventilation systems. Since we have the proper equipment for such jobs, it’s another good reason to let us handle the dusty work.
Finally, it’s time to stain the wood. Careful, even coatings that flow with the grain may sound simple, and it’s certainly easy than handing a floor sander, but it still requires a knowledgeable touch. The same goes for the next step, which is applying the finish. Obviously, the stain needs to dry first. The stain colors the wood, the finish protects your floor. There are different types of finish that can be applied, and they all have their quirks and risks. Fortunately, we are skilled in all manner of stains, finishes, and sanders to ensure the best job possible no matter the hardwood in question.
The next step is a little more involved and can require a light touch, which is something we Ottawa County, Michigan experts excel at performing. The shoe base molding needs to be pried free from the wall and set aside so it can be put back. The next few steps are when we really get to have fun.
To properly refinish a hardwood floor, especially one that used to be covered in carpet, the surface needs to get a rough sanding. This will remove the light scratches and stains that have built up over the years. It won’t take out ant deep gouges or serious warping, but we have the tools and experience to take care of those as well. a rough sanding is just one of several steps in making sure a hardwood floor is transformed to look like new. Though first we need to sweep up all the wood dust that got made from the rough sanding, as having a clean surface is extremely important in any hardwood floor refinishing job and we wouldn’t be proudly serving Ottawa County, Michigan if we didn’t clean up after ourselves.
With the rough sanding done, the fiddlier sanding comes next. Specifically, taking care of edges and corners, which often requires more finesse and careful tool usage than the rougher work. The most difficult part of separating the rough work from the more involved sanding is the need to maintain an even floor. Many a homeowner has tried sanding a floor themselves and accidently created a divot due to leaving the sander in one place for too long.
Screen sanding is the final of the sanding steps, and is very similar to having your teeth polished. This process evens out any minor dings and grooves left from the rougher and corner sanding. This is yet another good example of the sort of careful machine operating best done by us experts.
Once the fine sanding is completed the floor will look rough but nice. it will also look like it’s covered in dust again, so we make sure to clean all that one more time. This is important both for ensuring a clean surface for refinishing and also because fine wood dust can be bad for breathing and ventilation systems. Since we have the proper equipment for such jobs, it’s another good reason to let us handle the dusty work.
Finally, it’s time to stain the wood. Careful, even coatings that flow with the grain may sound simple, and it’s certainly easy than handing a floor sander, but it still requires a knowledgeable touch. The same goes for the next step, which is applying the finish. Obviously, the stain needs to dry first. The stain colors the wood, the finish protects your floor. There are different types of finish that can be applied, and they all have their quirks and risks. Fortunately, we are skilled in all manner of stains, finishes, and sanders to ensure the best job possible no matter the hardwood in question.
What Type of Refinishing is Best?As we mentioned earlier, there are a couple of different finishes that can be applied to a hardwood floor. What finish is used depends on your hardwood floor refinishing needs, and we are trained in all of them.
There are two main types of finish for hardwood, and both are polyurethane based. Much like paint, the main division is over water based or oil based. Water based dried quickly, which can make even coats on large floors tricky. Oil based takes longer to dry but exudes harmful fumes, which means proper protective gear is required. Protective gear is always a good idea when working with chemicals, dust, and large machines, of course. |
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Much like the two types of finish dry at different speeds, they also last differently. Oil based finishes will last longer than water based, making them ideal for floors that get a lot of use and wear. Oil based finish generally takes an entire day to fully dry, so for a multi-finish floor three days of drying total is essential. This timeframe is separate from all that sanding mentioned earlier.
Since refinishing a hardwood floor is such an involved task, it is generally advised you hire contractors, especially for larger rooms. It’s also worth noting that humidity and other weather factors can affect drying time. As anyone from Ottawa County, Michigan, can affirm, the state’s near constant humidity will almost certainly lengthen the drying time. |
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In contrast, water based finish can dry in as quickly as a couple hours, again depending on weather and other factors. It’s also not as durable as oil based. Overall, with multiple coats, a water based finished floor is dried and ready for use after a day or two, just to be safe. Though oil based is generally superior, the choice is ultimately up to the homeowner.
As for how many coats of polyurethane you should use, regardless of the type of finish, two coats is usually considered sufficient. An additional coat of sealer or other poly coats can be applied to enhance the durability and protection of the floor, but this will also increase the dry time. That also means the project takes longer overall, increasing the amount of time that room can’t be used.
As for how many coats of polyurethane you should use, regardless of the type of finish, two coats is usually considered sufficient. An additional coat of sealer or other poly coats can be applied to enhance the durability and protection of the floor, but this will also increase the dry time. That also means the project takes longer overall, increasing the amount of time that room can’t be used.
Who Refinishes Hardwood Floors?
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The obvious answer here is hardwood floor refinishing contractors, but that’s a bit of a mouthful. You can also call us professional floor refinishers, just note that we usually aren’t carpenters. We will gladly and expertly refinish your hardwood floors in Ottawa County, Michigan, but we can’t rebuild them.
Calling in the experts for this sort of job is important. While you can theoretically rent the proper equipment and buy the needed supplied yourself at a hardware store, it isn’t the same. For one, we have years, even decades of hardwood floor refinishing experience. For another, we have access to industrial grade equipment that’s perfect for the job but difficult to find if you’re not in the business. That includes the safety equipment for handling all that wood dust, too. Professional hardwood floor refinishing might seem costly, but it’s better to let the experts with the proper equipment handle the job than risk ruining your hardwood floor. Replacing the floor would definitely cost more than hiring us in the first place, after all. |
Does My Hardwood Floor Need Refinishing?
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As much as we would love your business, we’d rather you not waste time and money on a floor that doesn’t need refinishing. That means knowing the difference from a hardwood floor in need of restoration, and a floor that’s just incredibly dirty.
Telling the difference isn’t as easy as you might think, because wood is tricky like that. A hardwood floor can collect dust like nobody’s business, and all that dust tends to get ground into the surface over the years. This creates a bunch of minor dings and scratches that basically imbed the dust and debris. The result is an incredibly dingy look. This can create the appearance of a floor in need of refinishing, but it might actually just need a deep cleaning. It’ll take more than a mop to do the job, but deep cleaning can be done by yourself if you have the right cleaning supplies. Just make sure what you buy is designed for hardwood and not other surfaces, or you might damage the floor. If, after using a soft bristle broom, a vacuum, and some hardwood floor cleaner doesn’t make an appearance, then your floor might need refinishing. Both refinishing and deep cleaning can be handled professionally, but we just handle the refinishing side.
As for how often you need to worry about having a wooden floor refinished, generally every seven to ten years is advised, but honestly you can go decades without refinishing. So if it’s been a while and your floor is looking dingy, it may be time for a refinish. Since hardwood floors can be refinished six or seven times in total, taking care of your floor so you don’t have to replace it is a good investment. If, after several decades a refinish doesn’t do the job, or humidity and moisture have warped the floor too much, then replacement might be needed.
A properly maintained hardwood floor can last decades, if not centuries. Taking care of the floor is important, however, and includes the occasional refinishing job. We proudly serve the hardwood flooring refinishing needs of Ottawa County, Michigan so you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself. While some people might be tempted to try, as the experts we have the training and equipment to do the job safely and professionally. Hardwood floor refinishing can take several days and is a very involved process. It requires attention to detail so as to avoid damaging the wood. As the experts we have the proper equipment, both for refinishing and safety, for every step of the process.
Telling the difference isn’t as easy as you might think, because wood is tricky like that. A hardwood floor can collect dust like nobody’s business, and all that dust tends to get ground into the surface over the years. This creates a bunch of minor dings and scratches that basically imbed the dust and debris. The result is an incredibly dingy look. This can create the appearance of a floor in need of refinishing, but it might actually just need a deep cleaning. It’ll take more than a mop to do the job, but deep cleaning can be done by yourself if you have the right cleaning supplies. Just make sure what you buy is designed for hardwood and not other surfaces, or you might damage the floor. If, after using a soft bristle broom, a vacuum, and some hardwood floor cleaner doesn’t make an appearance, then your floor might need refinishing. Both refinishing and deep cleaning can be handled professionally, but we just handle the refinishing side.
As for how often you need to worry about having a wooden floor refinished, generally every seven to ten years is advised, but honestly you can go decades without refinishing. So if it’s been a while and your floor is looking dingy, it may be time for a refinish. Since hardwood floors can be refinished six or seven times in total, taking care of your floor so you don’t have to replace it is a good investment. If, after several decades a refinish doesn’t do the job, or humidity and moisture have warped the floor too much, then replacement might be needed.
A properly maintained hardwood floor can last decades, if not centuries. Taking care of the floor is important, however, and includes the occasional refinishing job. We proudly serve the hardwood flooring refinishing needs of Ottawa County, Michigan so you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself. While some people might be tempted to try, as the experts we have the training and equipment to do the job safely and professionally. Hardwood floor refinishing can take several days and is a very involved process. It requires attention to detail so as to avoid damaging the wood. As the experts we have the proper equipment, both for refinishing and safety, for every step of the process.
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Contact Us
If you think your hardwood floors need to be refinished and you're interested in learning more, feel free to contact us to see what we can do for you. Your floors may just need to be cleaned, but if it needs refinishing, we would be delighted to bring life back into to your floors. We do hardwood floor refinishing in Grand Haven, Coopersville, Ferrysburg, Hudsonville Zeeland, Holland, MI and everywhere else in Ottawa County.
No matter the level of traffic or age of your hardwood floor, odds are good we can have it looking like new. A fresh and shiny hardwood floor can be yours. Contact us and take the first step towards having a fresh and refinished hardwood floor that looks like it was just installed that very day.
No matter the level of traffic or age of your hardwood floor, odds are good we can have it looking like new. A fresh and shiny hardwood floor can be yours. Contact us and take the first step towards having a fresh and refinished hardwood floor that looks like it was just installed that very day.