All finishes applied to the floor are “wear-dated” products. As its finish wears down, hardwood is exposed to the elements. Having hardwood floors refinished restores the protection needed to prolong the life of the floor.
Many factors must be considered when determining how long the refinishing will take:
- The total square footage of the area.
- The layout of the hardwood. Direction the floor was installed.
- Pre-existing conditions of the floor. Level, repairs, etc.
- On average, a 500 square foot area will take 1-1/2–2 days.
If the floor has had proper care and maintenance, maybe never!
A clean and refinish refers to a deep cleaning and light buffing of the original top layer of finish. Once the floor has been buffed, vacuumed, and tacked properly, we apply a new layer of polyurethane. This is more of a preventative maintenance service and should really be done on floors that are aesthetically in good shape.
The general time frame for clean and refinish frequency:
- Street location, every 8–18 months.
- Inside location, every 1–3 years.
This can vary depending on your particular business and the type of traffic it gets—floors should be refinished before their finish wears through to bare wood.