FAQs

What is Hardwood Floor
Refinishing?

The Hardwood Floor Refinishing process is very important to assist in revitalizing the look and face of your wooden floors. Our refinishing process includes sanding, buffing & applying a polyurethane coat of protection to give your floors that band new shine.

How do I know if my floors need to be refinished?

Let’s start with a test. Place a few drops of water on your hardwood floor. If it absorbs in slowly over a few minutes, we suggest a cleaning and buff service. If water absorbs in immediately, you most likely need to refinish your floor.

When do I need to sand down to bare wood?

You’ll need to sand your floors if the floor is damaged, previously stained and worn out, or waxed.

What is polyurethane?

This is the professional name for the finish coat. The two most popular types of polyurethane are oil-base and water-base. Today, most of the finish applications are water based. Some buildings do not permit the use of oil base.

What is the difference between oil-based and water-based finishes?

The advantages of a water-based finish are: It dries fast and enables the Hardwood Floor Refinishing process to be completed faster by applying several coats per day. It is environmentally friendly and there are no toxic fumes (This is especially important if you have children or pets). The finish is clear, so most people prefer it rather than the yellowish orange tone of oil-based polyurethane.

Oil based is considered more durable, but it is possible to apply several coats of water-based polyurethane in order to make it more durable. There are some very durable water finishes available. The main reason one should opt to use oil-based polyurethane is if you prefer the darker tone (sometimes preferred in traditional or country style designs). You should also select how shiny you would like your floor.

How does New Generation Flooring prepare for sanding?

This is a very important portion of our process because of the amount of dust sanding and buffing generates. We make sure that your furniture is properly covered, and all areas are sealed before having your hardwood flooring refinished.

Why do I need to sand my floor?

This is a very important portion of our process because of the amount of dust sanding and buffing generates. We make sure that your furniture is properly covered, and all areas are sealed before having your hardwood flooring refinished.

What is the importance of buffing?

Buffing is essential between coats. Between every application of the finish coats, the wood floor must be buffed in order to smooth the small pieces (“the crumbs”) and achieve maximum results.

How shiny can you make my floors?

You can base this decision based on your own preference. The options range from extremely high gloss, gloss, semi-gloss, and satin.

FAQs

What is
Hardwood Floor Refinishing?

The Hardwood Floor Refinishing process is very important to assist in revitalizing the look and face of your wooden floors. Our refinishing process includes sanding, buffing & applying a polyurethane coat of protection to give your floors that band new shine.

How do I know if
my floors need to
be refinished?

Let’s start with a test. Place a few drops of water on your hardwood floor. If it absorbs in slowly over a few minutes, we suggest a cleaning and buff service. If water absorbs in immediately, you most likely need to refinish your floor.

When do I need to sand down to
bare wood?

You’ll need to sand your floors if the floor is damaged, previously stained and worn out, or waxed.

What is polyurethane?

This is the professional name for the finish coat. The two most popular types of polyurethane are oil-base and water-base. Today, most of the finish applications are water based. Some buildings do not permit the use of oil base.

What is the difference between oil-based and water-based finishes?

The advantages of a water-based finish are: It dries fast and enables the Hardwood Floor Refinishing process to be completed faster by applying several coats per day. It is environmentally friendly and there are no toxic fumes (This is especially important if you have children or pets). The finish is clear, so most people prefer it rather than the yellowish orange tone of oil-based polyurethane.

Oil based is considered more durable, but it is possible to apply several coats of water-based polyurethane in order to make it more durable. There are some very durable water finishes available. The main reason one should opt to use oil-based polyurethane is if you prefer the darker tone (sometimes preferred in traditional or country style designs). You should also select how shiny you would like your floor.

How does New Generation Flooring prepare for sanding?

This is a very important portion of our process because of the amount of dust sanding and buffing generates. We make sure that your furniture is properly covered, and all areas are sealed before having your hardwood flooring refinished.

Why do I need to sand my floor?

This is a very important portion of our process because of the amount of dust sanding and buffing generates. We make sure that your furniture is properly covered, and all areas are sealed before having your hardwood flooring refinished.

What is the importance of buffing?

Buffing is essential between coats. Between every application of the finish coats, the wood floor must be buffed in order to smooth the small pieces (“the crumbs”) and achieve maximum results.

How shiny can you make my floors?

You can base this decision based on your own preference. The options range from extremely high gloss, gloss, semi-gloss, and satin.