Oak Floor Refinishing
Serving Maryland, Washington, DC, & Northern Virginia
Hardwood is an excellent choice for flooring. Besides being extremely durable and boasting a timeless visual appeal, there are all kinds of hardwood options to choose from. One of the most popular is oak.
Oak hardwood floors tend to wear well over time as long as they are properly finished. If your oak floors experience a lot of foot traffic or if you have pets, then they may begin to exhibit a bit of wear and tear over time, from scuff marks to scratches. Fortunately, you can refinish your hardwood floors so that they look as good as new.
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Sanding Your Oak Floors
The first thing you have to do before you can begin refinishing your oak flooring is to sand the wood down. This has to be done to remove the old finish as well as to buff out any surface scratches and marks.
Attempting to sand the floor yourself isn’t the best idea. You’ll have to rent a floor-buffing machine, which can do a decent job although it’s not very efficient. And not only will you have to learn how to handle it properly (something that’s not the easiest thing to do), but you’ll have to be very careful in actually sanding the floor in order to sand the oak evenly.
A professional will use a drum sander, which will quickly remove the old finish along with a thin layer of the wood. Only professionals can use drum sanders as someone who has not been trained to use one could easily damage the floor.
The floor will need to be sanded several times using varying types of sandpaper. Between each sanding, the floor will need to be cleaned using a utility vacuum.
Refinishing Your Oak Floors
You’ll need to wipe the floor down carefully to make sure there’s no sawdust left before you begin refinishing your floor. Because oak is a lighter shade of wood, a stain is a good way to go. The stain should be tested in a place that isn’t visible (such as inside a closet) to make sure it will appear as you want it to.
Most stains need to applied manually with the use of a paintbrush. It’s an extremely painstaking process that can take quite a while to do if you want to do it right. Because of this, you’re probably better off having a professional do the job.
Once the stain is applied, you’ll want to add a layer of polyurethane to give your oak flooring a deep shine and luster. Depending on the type of polyurethane you’re using, you’ll either need one coat or two. If it requires two coats, you’ll need to leave the floor to dry for 24 hours before applying a second layer.
Oak floors can be made to look brand new when refinished, but sanding the floor down and applying stain and polyurethane are challenging tasks that you may want to leave to a professional to ensure the job is done right.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Maryland, Washington, DC & Northern Virginia
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We offer free hardwood floor refinishing estimates to homeowners in Anne Arundel, Carroll, Frederick, Howard, and Montgomery Counties in Maryland and the surrounding DC Metro Area. For a free estimate on hardwood floor refinishing in Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, contact us online or give us a call, 240-246-4561.
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Locally Owned and Operated
Fair and Affordable Pricing
Skilled Professionals
Free Estimates
Prompt and reliable scheduling
Custom Installation and Wood Finishing Specialists
What Our Customers Are Saying
Aaron and his crew did an amazing job on our floors! I honestly wasn’t sure that the floors were going to be able to be refinished in the condition that they were in but these guys worked miracles! Aaron answered all our questions, responded quickly to calls or texts and made sure that we got what we wanted out of the project. I would highly…
Aaron and his crew exceeded all expectations. I had to reschedule twice, to which Aaron was very accommodating. The team showed up on time, did a phenomenal job with the floors, and thoroughly cleaned the area before leaving. I look forward to working with AG construction again!
AG Construction did a great job repairing and refinishing my hardwood floors. Aaron is professional and responsive and was helpful in guiding me to the right stain choice based on the existing condition of my floors. I never felt pressure and he was flexible with his schedule to accommodate mine. His crew worked hard and kept the mess to a minimum. I highly recommend them.
Original parquet flooring from 1962. AG was on time, got done early, did a fantastic job with some rough spots, and was very reasonable price. Aaron was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what should be done.
AG Construction provided an awesome experience refinishing our floors. They were professional, arrived on time and they were very helpful. I love the finished product. It’s like we have new floors and they matched the stain perfectly! Great job!