Revitalize Your Existing Hardwood Floors
Is your once-beautiful hardwood floor showing signs of wear? Are there scratches that catch your eye every time you walk across the room? Has your floor lost its luster over the years? Dean's Floor Service specializes in breathing new life into tired, worn hardwood floors through our professional refinishing services.
With over 35 years of experience, Dean Kuiper and his team have refined the art of hardwood floor refinishing. We transform dull, scratched, and aging floors into stunning surfaces that enhance your home's beauty and value.
Our Professional Refinishing Process
At Dean's Floor Service, we take pride in our meticulous refinishing process. Unlike companies that rush through jobs, we dedicate time and attention to each step.
1. Initial Assessment and Preparation
We start by evaluating your floor's condition and discussing your vision. Our team will move furniture as needed and prepare the space to protect your home from dust and disruption.
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2. Comprehensive Sanding
Using professional-grade equipment with dust collection systems, we remove the old finish, stains, and surface damage. Our refinishing process typically involves:
- Multiple sanding passes with progressively finer grits
- Specialized edge sanders to reach areas against walls
- Hand-scraping in corners and hard-to-reach areas
- Fine sanding to ensure a perfectly smooth surface
3. Stain Application (Optional)
If you desire a color change, we'll apply high-quality stains after the sanding process. Our experience with stain application ensures consistent, beautiful results:
- Professional-grade stains with quick dry formulations
- Sample areas to confirm your color choice
- Even application for consistent coloration
4. Premium Finish Application
We apply multiple coats of premium finish for lasting protection:
- Multiple coat application (typically three coats)
- Proper dry time between coats
- Choice between water-based and oil-based finishes
5. Final Inspection and Cleanup
Once complete, we conduct a thorough inspection and clean the area before returning your furniture to its place.
Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Finishes: Making the Right Choice
Dean's Floor Service offers both water-based and oil-based finish options, each with distinct advantages
- Faster Dry Time: Typically 4 hours or less between coats
- Less Odor: Minimal smell compared to oil-based alternatives
- Shorter Cure Time: Approximately 7 days for complete curing
- Clear Appearance: Provides a clean, non-yellowing finish
- Latest Technology: Benefits from ongoing research and development
Types of Refinishing Services
Complete Sand and Refinish
This is our most comprehensive service, taking your floor down to bare wood and building it back up with fresh stain (if desired) and finish. Ideal for floors with
- Deep scratches or gouges
- Significant wear in high-traffic areas
- Water damage or staining
- Desire for color change
Screen and Recoat
For floors with surface wear but good overall condition, we offer a less intensive option:
- Light abrasion of the current finish
- Chemical cleaning for proper adhesion
- Application of fresh topcoat
- Completed in as little as one day
- More economical than a full refinishing
Common Questions About Hardwood Floor Refinishing
A typical refinishing project takes 3-5 days, depending on the size of the area and specific requirements. Screen and recoat projects can often be completed in a single day.
Whether you are looking to restore an existing floor or install a new hardwood floor, we'll give you an honest, straight forward estimate.
Caring for Your Newly Refinished Floors
To maximize the life of your refinished hardwood floor:
- Use felt pads under furniture legs
- Clean spills promptly, especially pet accidents
- Vacuum or sweep regularly
- Avoid wet mopping
- Place protective mats under rolling furniture like refrigerators
- Keep pet nails trimmed
- Wait the full cure time (7 days for water-based, 30 days for oil-based) before returning to full use
Ready to Revitalize Your Hardwood Floors?
Serving Chicago's southwest suburbs for over 35 years, Dean's Floor Service brings expertise, quality, and care to every refinishing project.
Request Your Free Estimate or call us at 708-424-3011 to get started. Quality you can stand on since 1988