Refinishing
Sanding Hardwood
Sanding a hardwood floor is the proper first step in the refinishing process. There are a few different type of sanders we use during this process. Drum, Orbital, Vibrating, and Edge sanders with multiple different grit paper. All of these have sawdust collectors to limit dust during the work.
Flooring Buffing
This term is used interchangeably with floor polishing, buffing, and waxing. Those are different ways of restoring shine & renewing dull and scratched floors.
Types of Finishes
Water-Based Polyurethane- Goes on clear, allows your wood's natural burls and coloring to shine through. comes in various sheens, offering matte and glossy final looks.
Oil-Based Polyurethane- Oil-based finishes consist of mineral solvents or petroleum as a base to hold the polyurethane solids. This base creates a thicker mixture with denser properties and a more pigmented stain.
