Why fall is a good time to refinish hardwood in Evans
As the weather cools across Evans, Greeley and the rest of Northern Colorado, families move back indoors. Doors close, the heat comes on, and the floors in the main rooms take more daily traffic. Fall is also the stretch right before the holidays, when many homes plan to have family and friends over. A floor that looks tired, scratched or dull is much easier to deal with now than in the middle of a busy December.
Scheduling in the fall also means you are not trying to fit a floor project around a packed holiday calendar. You can pick the room, plan the work and enjoy the finished floor when guests arrive.
Signs your hardwood is ready for refinishing
Not every worn floor needs the same fix, but a few signs tell you refinishing is worth a call:
- Scratches and scuffs that have gone through the surface finish
- Dull patches where the finish has worn away, often along hallways and in front of doors
- A floor that looks flat and lifeless even after a good cleaning
- Color that has faded or become uneven over the years
If your floor shows any of these, the boards underneath may be in good shape and simply need the old finish taken off and a fresh one applied. If a floor is beyond refinishing, or you are adding a room, we also handle new hardwood flooring installation.
What refinishing involves
Our hardwood refinishing work takes a floor back to bare wood and finishes it again, so the grain shows and the surface protects the boards for everyday use. The steps are straightforward:
Tell us about the floor
Call or send a message about the room and how worn the floor is. Tell us what you have now and roughly when you would like the work done, and we will get back to you about a quote.
Sanding the floor back
We sand away scratches, wear and the old finish, leaving clean wood. We use vacuums on every tool, which helps keep dust down in your home while the work is going on.
Cut-in work and finish
We do careful cut-in work along walls and edges, then apply stain or a clear finish, depending on the look you want. Stain and sealer go on evenly, including the edges, so the whole room matches.
Final walkthrough
Before we call the job done, we go over the finished floor with you.
Choosing the look: natural, stained or high sheen
Refinishing is also a chance to change how the room feels. Oak floors can be finished in a clear coat that lets the natural grain and knots show, or with stain for a deeper, richer color. The finish can range from a natural look to a high sheen. If you are not sure which suits your home, describe the room and the style you like when you call, and we will talk it through with you.
Planning ahead before the holidays
If you want the floors done before guests arrive, the best step is to reach out early. A short call about the room, the floor you have now and your timing is all we need to get started. We are owner operated and have been in business for 32 years, so you will talk with the same team that does the work.
We serve Evans, Greeley, Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor. Call (970) 324-5108 or use the form below to ask about your floor. We accept cash or check, and we are open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
