 What is the procedure for refinishing floors?
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Floors are sanded with course-medium and fine grit sand paper and finished with a sealer coat + 2 coats of polyurethane (either oil based polyurethane or water based polyurethane).
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What is the difference between oil based and water based finish?
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Oil based finsh has a proven track record. However, the finish ambers with time and requires a lot more drying time and emits a strong vapor that is not only unhealthy but contributes to the depletion of the earth’s ozone.
Water based or commonly called latex has evolved into an excellent alternative. They are non-yellowing, non-toxic, environmentally safe and almosts cuts the drying time in half.
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How many days will it take to sand and refinish my floors?
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It really depends on the size of the job.
For example:
From start to finish, a 1,000 sq.ft.job can be done in 2 – 3 days.
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How long does it take for the finish to dry so that I may walk on the floor?
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Water-based polyurethane finishes take about 4 hours.
Oil based polyurethane finishes can take up to 10 – 14 hours.
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Do dustless sanding machines really exist?
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No, even the best quality machines can’t collect all of the dust. In order to be dustless, you must utilize a dust containment system.
We use a combination of Bona and Oneida Dust Containment System, which is the most advanced and powerful dust containment technology on the market (99% effective).
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Should I stain my floor or finish it natural?
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It depends on the wood species you have on the floor. Some wood looks great natural while others need to be stained to bring out there beauty.
Ultimately the decision is yours. Stain is an upgrade and does cost a little more.
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Will Flanders Wood Floors show me stain color samples?
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We can make up to 3 samples without additional charge. Please, pick 3 colors from your stain chart.
You can also go to National Wood Floors to help you design a room. Click on (
Launch Design a Room )
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I ripped up my carpet and found black spots – what are they and can they be removed?
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They are probably pet or water stains. The fact is that nobody can tell you if sanding will remove them until you physically try with a professional machine.
If stains cannot be sanded out – the affected boards must be replaced.
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Will bleach remove pet stains from my floor?
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Absolutely not! If stains cannot be sanded out – the affected boards must be replaced.
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Do you remove carpet?
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Yes, There is a charge on a room by room basis. All extra will be itemized on your free quote.
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Do you move furniture?
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No, we are insured as wood floor contractors only, but we will gladly assist you with moving heavy items.
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Will my floor age or change in color and what causes this?
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Yes. You can expect to see differences in your floor over the years.
The cause is usually from exposure to ultra-violet light from the rays of the sun, whether direct or indirect.
This color change will be more noticeable in lighter colors, which will become darker over time.
In addition, certain species like brazilian cherry, will naturally darken over the years.
These changes are due to the natural characteristics of wood.
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My floor has cracks in it, is this normal?
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Yes, because wood is a natural product it will react to changes in its environment.
The most common causes of separations are Mother Nature and dryness.
The loss of moisture results in the most frequent reason for shrinkage of individual pieces and cracks.
Most cracks are seasonal - they appear in dry months, or the cold season when heating is required and close during humid periods.
This type of behavior is considered normal.
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