The amount of time depends on the size and scope of the project. Our in-home consultation is designed to understand your unique project, define the scope of work, and establish an estimated project timeline.

A standard 3/4 inches thick solid hardwood floor could likely be refinished three (3) to five (5) times during its total lifespan.

If you don’t plan on changing the flooring color we recommend a buff and recoat about every 5 years. This will increase the longevity of your floors and eliminate the need for refinishing the floor.

If the floor is well maintained we recommend refinishing every 10-20yrs.

The cost to have your floors refinished is dependent on many factors -

• Are your floors textured (hand-scraped, wire-brushed, etc)?
• Do you need repairs as well (deep scrapes or gauges, glue from linoleum)?
• What updates would you like done (UV Cure, stain, new texture added)?

These are a few of many factors we take into consideration before providing an estimate. Call us today to talk to one of our craftsmen about your hardwood refinishing needs.

Recoat - during a recoat, we will lightly abrade the floor before applying a fresh coat of finish. This does not get rid of the color of your floors, but removes most shallow scratches and gives your floors a refreshed look.

Refinishing - during a refinish we will sand down your floors to the raw wood (taking off the coating and stain on your hardwood). We can then add a new texture, stain, and lace your existing hardwood flooring into new hardwood before we finish the floors.

Repairs - Repairs can be done with either of the above, however, the damage sustained to your floors will be dependent on whether a recoat or a refinish will have to be done to the repaired area.

This is mostly preference. There are times we removed the carpet and discovered bad pet stains. In cases like this, it may require a darker stain to hide those stains and create a consistent color floor.

All work performed by Totta Hardwoods is warranted to be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the completion of work.

Yes, over time hardwood flooring may change color. Depending on the species, stain, and finish you choose, the floor may become either darker, lighter, or develop a slight change of tone. Frequent exposure to sunlight is likely to cause your floor to change color more quickly.

A regular floor cleaning routine will not only remove surface allergens that collect on your floor and contribute to itchy eyes, running nose, and sneezing. It will also remove dirt and debris that can cause damage to your floor’s finish. Download our Floor Maintenance Planner for a simple guide to helping you increase the longevity of your floors and create an overall healthier home environment.

Deep Cleaning should be performed 2-4 times a year to remove dirt and grime build up creating a healthier environment, adding protection to your finish, and saving money.

Maintenance Coat should be reapplied to avoid costly repairs and complete the sand & refinish process.

Refinish your hardwood floors to repair major damage like deep scratches, gouges, discoloration, and fading. Also, a great opportunity to update the look of your floor.