Hardwood Floor Recoating
Restore your hardwood floors without the mess or cost of full refinishing.
What Is a Hardwood Recoat?
A hardwood floor recoat is a maintenance service designed to refresh your floors and restore their protective layer without sanding them down to bare wood. We lightly buff the surface to smooth it out, hand sand edges with a screen, vacuum thoroughly, and then apply a fresh coat of polyurethane in the sheen of your choice—satin, semi-gloss, or gloss.
When to Consider a Recoat
Recoating is ideal for floors that are showing signs of wear but still have their existing finish intact. It’s a great way to extend the life of your floors and maintain their beautiful look. Here are a few signs it might be time for a recoat:
- Visible dullness or loss of shine in high-traffic areas
- Minor surface scratches or scuffing from pets and furniture
- Uneven sheen across the floor
- Finish beginning to wear thin in entryways, kitchens, or hallways
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
We typically recommend recoating every 3–5 years, depending on foot traffic, pets, and household activity. Over time, the polyurethane finish naturally wears down. Recoating before the finish completely wears off helps you avoid a full refinishing, which involves sanding the wood and restaining the floor—a much more time-consuming and costly process.
Our Recoat Process
At Eddie’s Hardwood Floors, we take pride in our detailed process to ensure your floors look their best:
- 1. Surface Preparation: We inspect and clean your floors, ensuring they’re ready for buffing.
- 2. Buffing: We use a specialized buffer to smooth the surface and create the perfect bonding layer for new polyurethane.
- 3. Hand Sanding Edges: We screen and smooth all corners and edges for an even finish.
- 4. Cleaning: The entire area is vacuumed and wiped clean to remove every bit of dust.
- 5. Polyurethane Coating: A new coat of high-quality polyurethane is applied, available in your choice of sheen—satin, semi-gloss, or gloss.
Why Choose a Recoat?
- More affordable than a complete refinishing
- Less downtime—most projects completed in one day
- No change in color or stain—just a refreshed finish
- Extends the life of your floors by protecting the wood
Recoating is one of the most cost-effective ways to maintain the beauty and protection of your hardwood floors. With over 40 years of experience, our team knows how to bring your floors back to life with professional care and precision.
Our Hardwood Floor Recoating Process
Inspection & Preparation
We begin by inspecting your hardwood floors to ensure they’re good candidates for recoating. Then we carefully clean and prepare the surface, removing any dirt, oils, or residue to ensure proper adhesion.
Buffing & Screening
Using a professional buffer, we lightly abrade the existing finish to smooth out minor imperfections and create a perfect bonding surface for the new polyurethane coating.
Edge Sanding by Hand
Our team carefully hand-sands the edges, corners, and hard-to-reach areas to ensure an even, consistent texture across the entire floor surface.
Vacuum & Clean
After buffing and sanding, we vacuum and wipe down the floors to remove all dust and debris, leaving a spotless surface ready for the new finish.
Apply Polyurethane Finish
We apply a fresh coat of high-quality polyurethane in your choice of finish — satin, semi-gloss, or gloss — to protect and rejuvenate your hardwood floors for years to come.