Dustless Floor Refinishing
Define dust extraction with protection and equipment access. Agree where furniture will move and which rooms stay occupied during sanding.
Define dust extraction with protection and equipment access. Agree where furniture will move and which rooms stay occupied during sanding.
A refinishing schedule needs the selected coating system and repairs. Review separate dates for foot traffic, furniture and coverings.
Repairs precede final sanding. Name damaged strips and inspect replacement stock against existing wood before tone testing.
North Salem refinishing includes one-year labor coverage. File your signed scope, finish data and care directions together.

Natural wood needs testing with its protective finish. Test the final tone and sheen on the prepared floor.

Special Walnut samples need the species and retained trimwork evaluated. View the tone under room lamps.

Provincial can vary across old and new boards. Include repaired areas in the sample at color approval.

Early American can be compared with retained cabinets and doors. Assess the coated sample before room approval.

Dark Walnut may emphasize differences between repair stock and old grain. Inspect those boards in the test area.

Jacobean calls for a care discussion. Check the deep shade within the room and consider visible light dust.



Inspect a board edge at a vent or threshold where possible. Prior sanding, fasteners and repairs can reduce the wood available for another pass. At the visit, show us an old floor exposed to different light on each side of a room and the floor beside it.
The depth and cause of a mark determine what sanding can remove. A trial and inspection help identify where a board repair might still be necessary.
Choose a shortlist first, then sample on the prepared floor. The existing wood, sanding sequence and finish can all shift the color. For an old floor exposed to different light on each side of a room, point out the exact spot during the estimate.
Agree on a route and the rooms in each phase before work starts. Use the chosen finish’s instructions for traffic, furniture and rugs.
Examine whether each patch is stable and whether it differs from the surrounding wood. Compare a sample before deciding to retain or replace it. Bring a photo of an old floor exposed to different light on each side of a room if it is part of the plan.
Choose a deliberate stopping point at a threshold or change in direction. Existing color and sheen can still differ across that boundary.
Identify movement before the sanding phase. Fixing the underlying issue early helps the crew plan the repair and the finish together. For an old floor exposed to different light on each side of a room, point out the exact spot during the estimate.
Measured area, sanding condition, repairs and the chosen finish set the scope. Ask the estimate to identify separately any stair or furniture work.