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Hardwood Refinishing in Detroit: what to expect
Hardwood refinishing in Detroit brings back original oak, maple and pine floors, many of which sit under old carpet in bungalows, colonials and flats across Detroit, Ferndale, Grosse Pointe and Dearborn. A full refinish sands to bare wood, fixes damage, and applies stain and new finish.
Not every floor needs a full sand. A screen and recoat lightly abrades the existing finish and adds a new coat, which suits floors with worn but intact finish. Deep scratches, gray water stains and pet damage need sanding or board replacement. Floors that have been sanded many times may be too thin. For new floors, see hardwood flooring installation, or compare Detroit flooring installers.
What a proper job includes
- Inspection of board thickness, damage and existing finish
- Replacement of damaged boards with matched wood
- Sanding with a drum or belt sander, edger and buffer
- Dust containment with vacuum systems
- Stain samples on your floor before staining
- Two or more coats of finish with the chosen sheen
- Dry and cure times explained before furniture goes back
What drives the price
- Square footage and number of rooms
- Screen and recoat vs full sand and refinish
- Board repairs, pet stains and filling gaps
- Stain color and extra coats
- Finish type: water based, oil based or hardwax oil
- Stairs, borders and furniture moving
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Licensing and safe removal in Michigan
Refinishing does not need a building permit. In homes built before 1978, pulling painted baseboards, shoe molding or thresholds can disturb lead paint; paid work that disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint per room must be done by an EPA lead-safe certified firm. Old finishes are not the same as paint, but ask how painted edges and trim are protected. Oil based finishes give off strong fumes, so plan ventilation and time away.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license. Ask which license covers the job (Carpentry is one of the listed M&A trades) and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask whether your floor needs a full sand or a recoat, and why.
- Ask for stain samples on your actual floor.
- Compare finish products and number of coats.
- Check the license or business registration and ask for proof of insurance.
- Confirm dust containment and when you can walk on the floor.
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