Hardwood Refinishing and Restoration
Hardwood refinishing and restoration is the process of sanding down and refinishing existing wood floors to repair damage and restore their original look, often for a fraction of full replacement cost. For homeowners in Coeur d’Alene/Spokane with worn, scratched, or outdated floors, it's usually the smarter first question before assuming replacement is necessary.
Replacement Isn’t Always the Answer
Most homeowners assume tired old floors mean it's time to replace them. In a lot of cases, that's not true, and replacement often costs three to four times what a proper refinish does. The real question isn't "replace or refinish," it's whether the wood underneath the damage is actually worth saving.
Who This Is For
Homeowners with scratched, dull, or water-stained hardwood
Owners of older or historic homes with original flooring worth preserving
Anyone weighing refinishing against the cost of full replacement
Why Floors By Shawn
Honest Assessment
I'll tell you plainly if refinishing is or isn't the right call, before you spend a dollar.
Cupped, stained, or damaged boards get fixed before refinishing begins.
Damage Repaired First
A Fraction of Replacement Cost
Most refinishing jobs cost far less than full replacement, without compromising the result.
Installation Process
Assessment of whether refinishing is the right call for your floors
Repair of damaged, cupped, or water-stained boards
Full sanding down to bare wood
Custom stain and finish, matched or refreshed
Your Questions, Answered
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Most solid hardwood can be refinished multiple times. Some engineered or heavily damaged floors can't, I'll tell you which category yours falls into.
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Solid hardwood can typically handle several refinishes over its lifetime, depending on the thickness of the wood above the tongue and groove.
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In most cases, yes, often significantly. I'll give you real numbers for your specific floors during the quote.
Let’s Build a Floor You Can Stand On
