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Your floors take a beating every single day. Foot traffic, furniture moves, pet claws, and time itself all leave their mark. But here’s what most people don’t realize: underneath all that wear and damage is beautiful wood waiting to shine again.
Professional floor sanding in Riverside, NY removes years of accumulated scratches, stains, and finish buildup. The result isn’t just cosmetic. You get floors that feel solid underfoot again, with a smooth surface that’s actually easier to clean and maintain.
When we’re done, you’ll have hardwood floors that look like they were just installed. No more avoiding certain areas or strategically placing rugs to hide problem spots.
We’ve been serving Riverside homeowners for over 20 years. We understand how seasonal changes affect hardwood floors in our area, and we know the specific challenges that Long Island homes face.
Our family-owned business combines local knowledge with professional-grade equipment. We’re part of a cooperative with 1,000 stores nationwide, which means we have access to the best tools and techniques in the industry while maintaining that personal, neighborhood service you expect.
Every floor sanding project in Riverside gets our Beautiful Guarantee®. If you’re not completely satisfied with your refinished floors, we’ll replace them for free. That’s how confident we are in our work.
We start with a thorough assessment of your Riverside home’s floors. This tells us the right grit sequence and approach for your specific wood type and condition. No guesswork, no shortcuts.
Our dustless sanding system captures particles at the source, so you won’t find dust settling on your furniture weeks later. We use professional-grade drum sanders and edgers that most homeowners never see, along with the proper technique to avoid gouges and uneven surfaces.
The process moves through precise grit progressions – typically 24, 36, 60, and 80 grit for most hardwood. Each pass removes the scratches from the previous grit until we reach a perfectly smooth surface. Then we apply your choice of stain and finish, with commercial-grade polyurethane that protects your investment for years to come.
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Our floor sanding service in Riverside, NY includes everything needed to transform your hardwood. We handle the prep work that most people underestimate – moving furniture, protecting your home’s air system, and sealing off work areas properly.
The sanding itself uses industrial equipment that removes old finishes completely while leveling uneven boards. We repair minor damage like small gaps and scratches as we go. For Riverside homes with older floors, we often encounter shellac finishes or multiple layers of old wax that require specialized removal techniques.
After sanding, we can apply custom stain colors or leave your floors natural. The final protective finish comes in different sheen levels, from matte to high gloss, depending on your preference. Most Riverside homeowners choose a satin finish that hides minor wear while still showing the wood’s natural beauty.
Most floor sanding projects in Riverside take 3-5 days, depending on the size of your home and the condition of your floors. Day one involves prep work and the initial coarse sanding passes. Days two and three focus on the finer grits and any necessary repairs.
Staining happens on day three or four, followed by the first coat of finish. The final protective coats go on over the next day or two. We schedule everything so you’re not displaced from your home any longer than necessary, and we work efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
While no sanding process is 100% dust-free, our dustless system captures over 95% of particles at the source. This is especially important in Riverside homes where neighbors are close and indoor air quality matters.
Our equipment uses powerful vacuums attached directly to the sanders, pulling dust into sealed containers outside your home. You’ll still want to remove valuables and cover remaining furniture, but you won’t be finding fine dust in your kitchen cabinets months later like you would with traditional sanding methods.
The difference is dramatic compared to conventional floor sanding. Most of our Riverside customers are amazed at how clean their homes stay during the process.
Pet damage and water stains are common issues we handle in Riverside homes. Surface scratches from pet claws sand out easily during the refinishing process. Deeper gouges might need wood filler before sanding.
Water stains usually disappear after a couple of sanding passes. However, pet urine stains that have penetrated deep into the wood are more challenging. In severe cases, we might need to replace individual boards or use specialized wood bleaching treatments.
We’ll assess the damage during our initial consultation and give you honest advice about what’s possible. Sometimes a dark stain can hide remaining discoloration that won’t sand out completely.
Screening (also called buffing) is a lighter process that scuffs up the existing finish so new polyurethane can adhere properly. It’s less expensive and faster than full sanding, but only works if your floors are in relatively good condition with minimal wear.
Full floor sanding removes all the old finish and actually takes off a thin layer of wood. This eliminates deep scratches, stains, and damage while creating a completely fresh surface. Most Riverside homes with floors that haven’t been refinished in 10+ years need full sanding.
We’ll examine your floors and recommend the right approach. If screening won’t give you the results you want, we’ll explain why full sanding is worth the extra investment.
We handle most of the preparation, but there are a few things that help the process go smoothly. Remove all furniture from the rooms being sanded, or we can move it for an additional fee. Take down wall hangings and window treatments since even dustless sanding creates some airborne particles.
Clear out closets in the work areas and remove any items from built-in cabinets. We’ll seal off doorways with plastic sheeting and turn off your HVAC system during sanding to prevent dust circulation.
If you have quarter-round molding around your baseboards, we’ll remove and reinstall it to ensure clean edges. For homes with pets, arrange alternative accommodations during the process since the noise and activity can be stressful for animals.
Floor sanding costs in Riverside typically range from $3-8 per square foot, depending on your floors’ condition, the type of wood, and the finish you choose. Factors that affect pricing include the number of coats needed, custom stain colors, and any necessary repairs.
Homes with multiple rooms often get better per-square-foot pricing than single-room projects. Extremely damaged floors or exotic wood species may cost more due to specialized techniques required.
We provide detailed written estimates that break down all costs upfront. There are no surprises or hidden fees. The investment pays off through increased home value and floors that last for decades with proper care.
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