How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors?

It depends on square footage, the condition of the floor, and whether you need a full sand or a screen-and-recoat. We measure the space and put the price in writing before any work starts — no upsells and no last-minute add-ons.

How long until I can walk on refinished floors?

Light foot traffic in socks is usually fine 24 hours after the last coat. Furniture should wait 3 to 5 days, and area rugs closer to two weeks so the finish can fully cure underneath.

How many times can hardwood floors be refinished?

Solid hardwood can typically be sanded 4 to 6 times over its life. Engineered hardwood depends on the thickness of its wear layer — some can take one or two sandings, some none at all. We check this before recommending anything.

Do you offer dustless refinishing?

Yes. Our sanders run on a containment system that captures the vast majority of the dust at the source, so it doesn't settle across the rest of your home. It is not literally zero dust, but it is a completely different experience from traditional sanding.

How do I know if my floors can be refinished or need replacing?

If the boards are structurally sound and there's enough wood above the tongue, refinishing is almost always the better value. Deep water damage, buckling, or boards already sanded to the nails are the usual signs it's time to replace. We tell you which one you're looking at during the estimate.

Refinishing & Sanding

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Shelton, CT

If your hardwood floors are scratched, dull, or discolored, refinishing brings them back to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Full refinish or screen-and-recoat — whichever your floor actually needs

We offer full drum sanding and refinishing for heavily worn floors, and screen-and-recoat service for floors that just need a fresh top coat. Which one you need depends on how deep the wear goes — we tell you honestly during the estimate, because recommending a full sand on a floor that only needs a recoat costs you money and costs the floor thickness it can never get back.

All work is done with dustless sanding equipment and name-brand finishes from Bona, DuraSeal, and Loba, so your home stays clean and your floors hold up for years. The same crew that starts the job finishes it.

How long it takes

Most single-family homes take 2 to 4 days from first sanding pass to final coat, depending on square footage and finish type. Water-based finishes cure faster than oil-based. You'll get an exact timeline during your free estimate.

Species we install

Pick the wood
before you pick the stain.

Each species takes stain differently — same color on red oak vs. walnut will read completely different. These are the four we install most across Connecticut homes.

Red Oak
1290 lbf
The American classic.
Pinkish-brown with bold, open grain. Takes stain beautifully — most of our refinishing jobs are red oak, and most stain swatches you see online are tested on it.
Janka hardness
White Oak
1360 lbf
Cooler, tighter, premium.
Slightly harder than red oak with a tighter, more uniform grain and a cooler brown tone. The go-to for wide-plank installs and modern designer stains (gray, weathered, smoked).
Janka hardness
Maple
1450 lbf
Blonde, tight grain, very hard.
Cream-blonde with subtle, almost invisible grain — gives a clean, modern look. Hard enough for high-traffic homes, though it can be tricky to stain evenly.
Janka hardness
Walnut
1010 lbf
Premium, deep chocolate.
Rich chocolate-brown with dramatic, swirling grain — no stain needed. Softer than oak, so we recommend it for living rooms, bedrooms, and offices over kitchens.
Janka hardness

Stain options

Pick your color.
Pick your wood.

We finish every floor with DuraSeal Premium Wood Finishes — the same stains the trade has trusted for 100+ years. Tones below are previews; actual color varies with your wood grain and lighting.

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White Oak

Colors shown on White Oak. Natural wood tones vary, so expect your final stain color to vary slightly from board to board.

Country White
Neutral
Fruitwood
Golden Oak
Golden Pecan
Rustic Beige
Weathered Oak

Aged Barrel
Cherry
Colonial Maple
Early American
Golden Brown
Gunstock
Heritage Brown
Medium Brown
Nutmeg
Provincial
Spice Brown
Special Walnut

Antique Brown
Chestnut
Coffee Brown
Dark Walnut
English Chestnut
Espresso
Jacobean
Rosewood
True Black
Ebony

Classic Gray
Dark Gray
Silvered Gray
Warm Gray

Red Mahogany
Royal Mahogany
Sedona Red

Common questions

How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors?: It depends on square footage, the condition of the floor, and whether you need a full sand or a screen-and-recoat. We measure the space and put the price in writing before any work starts — no upsells and no last-minute add-ons.
How long until I can walk on refinished floors?: Light foot traffic in socks is usually fine 24 hours after the last coat. Furniture should wait 3 to 5 days, and area rugs closer to two weeks so the finish can fully cure underneath.
How many times can hardwood floors be refinished?: Solid hardwood can typically be sanded 4 to 6 times over its life. Engineered hardwood depends on the thickness of its wear layer — some can take one or two sandings, some none at all. We check this before recommending anything.
Do you offer dustless refinishing?: Yes. Our sanders run on a containment system that captures the vast majority of the dust at the source, so it doesn't settle across the rest of your home. It is not literally zero dust, but it is a completely different experience from traditional sanding.
How do I know if my floors can be refinished or need replacing?: If the boards are structurally sound and there's enough wood above the tongue, refinishing is almost always the better value. Deep water damage, buckling, or boards already sanded to the nails are the usual signs it's time to replace. We tell you which one you're looking at during the estimate.

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Where we do this work

Based in Shelton, CT and working across Fairfield and New Haven County. Free in-home estimates, no pressure.

Hardwood flooring experts

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Built by craftsmen.

Installation, refinishing, and repair across Connecticut. Get a free in-home estimate today.

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Shelton, CT

Full refinish or screen-and-recoat — whichever your floor actually needs

How long it takes

Pick the woodbefore you pick the stain.

Red Oak

White Oak

Maple

Walnut

Pick your color.Pick your wood.