Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Restore your worn floors to like-new condition
Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing in PA & NJ
Most floors people think are ruined can actually be brought back to life. Deep scratches, water stains, worn finishes, dull surfaces—we've refinished thousands of floors over 20+ years, and we know what can be saved.
Whether your hardwood has decades of wear or just needs a refresh to sell your home, refinishing costs a fraction of replacement and can make your floors look better than new.
We use dust-controlled sanding equipment, professional-grade finishes, and proven techniques that ensure your refinished floors will last for years.
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Your Floors Need Refinishing If:
✓ Finish is worn through to bare wood in high-traffic areas
✓ Deep scratches or gouges that won't buff out
✓ Water stains or discoloration
✓ Floors look dull or cloudy even after cleaning
✓ Previous finish is peeling or flaking
✓ You want to change the stain color
Floors That Can Be Refinished:
✓ Solid hardwood (3/4" thick)
✓ Red oak, white oak, maple, hickory
✓ Most exotic species (teak, Brazilian cherry)
✓ Engineered hardwood (depends on top layer thickness)
✓ Floors that have been refinished before
✓ Face-nailed 5/16 slats
*We'll assess your floors and tell you honestly if refinishing is worth it.*
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Our Hardwood Floor Refinishing Process
1. Assessment & Preparation - We inspect your floors to make sure they can be refinished. Then we remove furniture, protect walls and doorways, and seal off work areas with plastic barriers.
2. Sanding - We use dust-controlled drum and edge sanders to remove the old finish and surface damage. Multiple passes with progressively finer grits (36, 60, 80, 100) create a smooth surface ready for stain. Our dust-containment system captures 95%+ of airborne particles—you won't be cleaning sawdust for weeks.
3. Staining (Optional)- If you want to change the color, we apply custom stain. Different wood species take stain differently—we know how to handle each one to avoid blotchiness and achieve even color. Want to see options? We'll do test patches in your closet so you can choose the perfect shade.
4. Finishing - We apply 2-3 coats of durable polyurethane (oil or water-based, your choice). Each coat is applied thin and even, sanded lightly between coats for maximum adhesion. We use professional-grade finishes like Bona Traffic HD—designed for durability and long-term wear.
5. Curing & Final Inspection - Floors need 24-48 hours to cure before walking on them. We walk through with you, make sure you're happy, and give you care instructions.
Timeline: Most refinishing projects take 3-7 days depending on job size and scope of work.
Natural
Walnut
Gunstock
Gray
Espresso
Ebony
Custom Staining to Match Your Style
Want to change your floor color? We can do that. From natural light tones to rich dark browns to modern grays, we'll help you choose a stain that matches your vision.
Different wood species take stain differently. Red oak absorbs quickly, maple can be tricky, white oak takes gray tones beautifully. We know how to work with each species to get the color you want without surprises.
Not sure what you want? We'll do test patches in an inconspicuous area so you can see exactly how it'll look before we commit.
Dust-Controlled Refinishing
Traditional floor sanding creates a dust disaster that takes weeks to fully clean up. Dust settles in every room, on every surface, inside cabinets, everywhere.
We use HEPA-filtered dust-containment systems attached to our sanders. This captures 95%+ of dust at the source. We also seal off work areas with plastic barriers and use air scrubbers. You'll still find some dust (it's impossible to eliminate 100%), but it's nothing like the horror stories you've heard.
Most customers are shocked at how clean their home stays during refinishing.
Espresso Stain on Red Oak - Wayne, PA
Why Homeowners Choose Cyclone for Refinishing
✓ 20+ years refinishing hardwood floors
✓ Dust-controlled sanding equipment
✓ Professional-grade finishes (Bona, Minwax, Duraseal)
✓ Custom staining expertise
✓ Work with all wood species
✓ Licensed & insured in PA and NJ
✓ Honest assessment—we'll tell you if your floors can't be saved
✓ Clean work sites with daily cleanup
✓ Guaranteed results
Hardwood Floor Refinishing is all about technique!
Watch the video and open the door to exceptional results!
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Most projects take 4-6 days from start to finish. You can walk on floors 24-48 hours after final coat, but wait 3 days - 1 week before moving furniture back.
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Solid 3/4" hardwood can be refinished 4-6 times. Engineered hardwood depends on the thickness of the top layer—we'll assess and let you know.
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You can stay, but sanding is loud and finishing has fumes. Can’t walk on the floors during the process. Most homeowners stay elsewhere for 2-3 days during sanding/finishing phases.
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Yes. We can stain lighter or darker. Note: you can't go lighter than the natural wood color without bleaching (which we don't recommend).
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Oil-based is more durable, amber tone, strong smell, longer cure time. Water-based is low-odor, clear finish, dries faster. We'll recommend based on your situation.
Ready For an estimate?
Reach out now and find out why we are New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s go-to hardwood flooring contractors. Whether it’s installing new or refinishing hardwood floors, we will get it done right the 1st time! Don’t miss out on our discount pricing and exceptional quality. Get in touch today!
