On average, a hardwood floor refinish job (3 rooms or 400sq. ft.) usually takes 3 to 4 days to complete.

The first step to refinishing the hardwood floor is to rough-sand it to remove the old finish. Wood filler is then applied to the floor to fill any gaps that might be present. The floor is then sanded a second time with a finer grade sand paper in order to remove any excess filler and further smooth out any marks from the previous rough sanding. A third sanding pass is then accomplished with the use of a very fine grade sand paper to further remove any marks from the hardwood floors.

The hardwood floor is then screened by using a mildly abrasive screen instead of sand paper, after which the floor is vacuumed and prepped for either the staining process or for the first coat of finish. Once the first coat of finish is applied successive coats are often accompanied by screening between the coats to ensure a clean and smooth look. Give us a call at (630) 663-0413 to speak with an estimator about the specifics of your current hardwood floors. In order to better serve you, we offer free on-site estimates in order to give you the most accurate proposal for your floors.

Professional dustless floor sanding and buffing, with modern equipment, is also available at an extra cost.

The average new floor installation job can take from 1 to 5 days (about 1 day for 300 sq. ft.). Hardwood floors can be installed above or below grade, on concrete slabs, and over plywood sub-floors. With concrete, moisture control is essential, but can be managed with a film barrier applied directly over the concrete. Engineered wood sub-floors must be screwed or nailed in place prior to installation. Because some manufacturers recommend proprietary underlayments that are specially suited to installation of their hardwood floors, we will make sure to talk with you about your selection and inform you of any known issues. Once the sub-floor is in place, sanded, smoothed, or filled to provide a level, even surface, installation of the boards begins.

There are many product choices available for new floor installations, from traditional wood types and board dimensions to numerous prefinished and "engineered" flooring products. The installation of these diverse floors is inherently different. While there are products available in a wide price range, budget may be just one determinant in choosing a flooring material. Relative durability, design considerations, and sub floor type may also be important factors.

If you are considering installing a new floor, we encourage you to make an appointment to give us a call at (630) 663-0413 or visit our showroom to look at samples and speak with an estimator about the specifics of your new floor installation.