Hardwood Flooring Refinishing in New Bedford
Refinishing old hardwood floors revitalizes the conditions that have accumulated through years of wear and tear, including scratches, dents, and gaps. Our qualified workers use the best products and employ the safest techniques to produce quality results.
Resurfacing hardwood floors requires skill and experience. New Bedford Floor Refinishing has those qualities for hard wood floor refinishing in New Bedford and beyond as well as continuing to educate their employees on the latest techniques and products available. We are happy to provide this service to your home. |
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Refinishing Old Hardwood Floors in New Bedford and the South Coast
Hardwood floors display a natural beauty but to maintain that attraction, regular maintenance is strongly suggested. Hardwood Floor Refinishing New Bedford has the expertise to remove those scratches and scuffs and resurface your floors. We have experience working with many types of wood including oak, pine, and maple. Instead of replacing the entire flooring, contact us and we will rehab the floors so they are looking new again.
Refinishing floors revitalizes the conditions that have accumulated through years of wear and tear, including scratches, dents, and gaps. Our qualified workers use the best products and employ the safest techniques to produce quality results.
Renovating wood floors requires skill and experience. New Bedford Floor Refinishing has those qualities as well as continuing to educate their employees on the latest techniques and products available. We are happy to provide this service to your home.
Buffing
Buffing is usually the last step in the rehab process. However, it can be a quick fix for simply maintaining your floors. Buffing won’t remove any deep scratches or dents, but will reduce the visibility of small imperfections. It is a good solution just before a big event like a wedding or anniversary, or prior to listing your home for sale.
Benefits
After the room is cleared of all furniture, area rugs or wall items that could be inadvertently damaged, our team will remove any slats that are damaged and replace them with new pieces. Then we begin sanding, paying special attention to the areas along the edges and near the walls that may have been overlooked during the initial installation.
Next we focus on any deep scratches or grooves. We can also scrape the corners so that the entire floor is more level and will present as a more refined piece. After that we proceed with any staining that may be necessary to either match the current wood or to change it to a color you would prefer. The final step is buffing. This will remove any dullness and bring out the distinguishing features like the grain, and whorls.
Many customers stop right there. The buffing has brought out the natural beauty of the planks and it is shiny and smooth. Some clients will opt for a final coating. This is a protective layer or that will act as a preventive measure against minor nicks or scratches.
Hardwood floors display a natural beauty but to maintain that attraction, regular maintenance is strongly suggested. Hardwood Floor Refinishing New Bedford has the expertise to remove those scratches and scuffs and resurface your floors. We have experience working with many types of wood including oak, pine, and maple. Instead of replacing the entire flooring, contact us and we will rehab the floors so they are looking new again.
Refinishing floors revitalizes the conditions that have accumulated through years of wear and tear, including scratches, dents, and gaps. Our qualified workers use the best products and employ the safest techniques to produce quality results.
Renovating wood floors requires skill and experience. New Bedford Floor Refinishing has those qualities as well as continuing to educate their employees on the latest techniques and products available. We are happy to provide this service to your home.
Buffing
Buffing is usually the last step in the rehab process. However, it can be a quick fix for simply maintaining your floors. Buffing won’t remove any deep scratches or dents, but will reduce the visibility of small imperfections. It is a good solution just before a big event like a wedding or anniversary, or prior to listing your home for sale.
Benefits
After the room is cleared of all furniture, area rugs or wall items that could be inadvertently damaged, our team will remove any slats that are damaged and replace them with new pieces. Then we begin sanding, paying special attention to the areas along the edges and near the walls that may have been overlooked during the initial installation.
Next we focus on any deep scratches or grooves. We can also scrape the corners so that the entire floor is more level and will present as a more refined piece. After that we proceed with any staining that may be necessary to either match the current wood or to change it to a color you would prefer. The final step is buffing. This will remove any dullness and bring out the distinguishing features like the grain, and whorls.
Many customers stop right there. The buffing has brought out the natural beauty of the planks and it is shiny and smooth. Some clients will opt for a final coating. This is a protective layer or that will act as a preventive measure against minor nicks or scratches.
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Coatings
There are a number of choices for a final finish to your floors.
Oil-based polyurethane is the best choice for very high traffic areas like commercial and office buildings or sports floors. It will take at least 8-hours drying time between coats and several coats are usually suggested. Most companies recommend that the building or home be vacant during these applications due to the extreme odor and side effects from the solvents that are released. It is extremely durable.
Water-based polyurethane dries quicker than the oil base, but it requires more coats for the same protection. It is more expensive but won’t yellow as badly.
Moisture-cured polyurethane works by absorbing moisture from the surrounding air. This is highly toxic and applicators are required to use respirators and have extremely good ventilation through the room or building. In the long run, it will resist water more than the other finishes, but it is pretty pricy.
Penetrating oil is pretty much what it sounds like. Natural oils are applied to fill all the pores in the wood. It takes about a day or two between coats, but has a mild odor and low toxicity. It is frequently used in vintage homes.
Prefinished Wood
Many homes have prefinished wood floors and their owners wonder if they can be rehabbed. Prefinished wood is no different from unfinished wood. It simply has a factory-applied coating. It is solid wood and has the same composition, thickness, and characteristics of untreated wood that was coated after it was installed in the house. Prefinished wood can be sanded and refinished, but the sanding usually takes a bit longer.
Prefinished wood is often confused with engineered wood flooring. Engineered wood is a thin layer of hardwood affixed to a plywood base. It is not as durable as solid wood flooring (prefinished or unfinished) but is easy to install and usually quite a bit less expensive. Engineered wood floors do not handle sanding very well since the finished portion is so thin and refinishing is generally not recommended.
Protect Your Investment
Hardwood floors are a significant investment in homeownership. However, with proper maintenance they will last 100 years. Floors are one of the first things that are noticed when stepping into your home and it is important that you give them the proper attention.
If you have any questions about our service or products, please feel free to contact us. One of our service representatives will be happy to clarify any concerns. If you want, we will schedule an appointment for one of our technicians to visit your home or place of business to assess the current state of your floors and make recommendations. Our estimate will include the products, labor and time necessary to restore your hardwood floors to their glory.
Hardwood Flooring Services in New Bedford
We have the experience and expertise to provide you with a lovely and long-lasting hardwood floor. Your space will have a revitalized feel and enhance the value of your home or business. We are respectful of budgets and make every effort to work with our clients to provide the finished product they want and deserve. We are happy to share our list of references and insurance information.
We have a commitment to solid workmanship and outstanding customer service. We work closely with each of our customers so that they understand each phase of the work. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and the quality of workmanship and products. We are respectful of your budget and will make appropriate recommendations as necessary. If you have any questions or would like to get an estimate on one of your projects, please contact our team today.
There are a number of choices for a final finish to your floors.
Oil-based polyurethane is the best choice for very high traffic areas like commercial and office buildings or sports floors. It will take at least 8-hours drying time between coats and several coats are usually suggested. Most companies recommend that the building or home be vacant during these applications due to the extreme odor and side effects from the solvents that are released. It is extremely durable.
Water-based polyurethane dries quicker than the oil base, but it requires more coats for the same protection. It is more expensive but won’t yellow as badly.
Moisture-cured polyurethane works by absorbing moisture from the surrounding air. This is highly toxic and applicators are required to use respirators and have extremely good ventilation through the room or building. In the long run, it will resist water more than the other finishes, but it is pretty pricy.
Penetrating oil is pretty much what it sounds like. Natural oils are applied to fill all the pores in the wood. It takes about a day or two between coats, but has a mild odor and low toxicity. It is frequently used in vintage homes.
Prefinished Wood
Many homes have prefinished wood floors and their owners wonder if they can be rehabbed. Prefinished wood is no different from unfinished wood. It simply has a factory-applied coating. It is solid wood and has the same composition, thickness, and characteristics of untreated wood that was coated after it was installed in the house. Prefinished wood can be sanded and refinished, but the sanding usually takes a bit longer.
Prefinished wood is often confused with engineered wood flooring. Engineered wood is a thin layer of hardwood affixed to a plywood base. It is not as durable as solid wood flooring (prefinished or unfinished) but is easy to install and usually quite a bit less expensive. Engineered wood floors do not handle sanding very well since the finished portion is so thin and refinishing is generally not recommended.
Protect Your Investment
Hardwood floors are a significant investment in homeownership. However, with proper maintenance they will last 100 years. Floors are one of the first things that are noticed when stepping into your home and it is important that you give them the proper attention.
If you have any questions about our service or products, please feel free to contact us. One of our service representatives will be happy to clarify any concerns. If you want, we will schedule an appointment for one of our technicians to visit your home or place of business to assess the current state of your floors and make recommendations. Our estimate will include the products, labor and time necessary to restore your hardwood floors to their glory.
Hardwood Flooring Services in New Bedford
We have the experience and expertise to provide you with a lovely and long-lasting hardwood floor. Your space will have a revitalized feel and enhance the value of your home or business. We are respectful of budgets and make every effort to work with our clients to provide the finished product they want and deserve. We are happy to share our list of references and insurance information.
We have a commitment to solid workmanship and outstanding customer service. We work closely with each of our customers so that they understand each phase of the work. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and the quality of workmanship and products. We are respectful of your budget and will make appropriate recommendations as necessary. If you have any questions or would like to get an estimate on one of your projects, please contact our team today.
“I didn’t think that I would find a good professional floor refinishing near me but I did, New Bedford Floor Refinishing. My hardwood floors began looking dull and that is when I contacted this service to refinish my floors. They did a fantastic job!” – Roger J.
“We had to have parts of our hardwood floors replaced. After reading the reviews about New Bedford Floor Refinishing we found them to offer the best prices. They not only offered us a good rate, they demonstrate real professionalism. We recommend them to other people who may need flooring services.” – Katie R.