Hardwood floor refinishing for Greater Victoria character homes

Yes. We are a hardwood floor refinishing business serving Greater Victoria. We do the sanding, staining, and finishing ourselves, from a light recoat to a full sand-back, plus board repair and water-damage work.

No. The in-home quote is free and there is no cost for the visit. We look at your floors, tell you what they actually need, and give you an honest number, with no pressure to book.

It depends on the room size, the wood, and whether you need a light recoat or a full sand-back. A recoat is the cheapest option; a full refinish costs more. We price your floors in person, so the number you get is the number for your house, not a range.

If the finish looks dull or lightly scratched but the wood underneath is sound, a recoat (a light scuff plus one or two fresh coats) is usually enough. If the wood itself is worn through, stained, or deeply scratched, you need a full sand-back. We can tell in a few minutes in person, and a drop of water on a bare spot is a quick home test.

A recoat is often a single day. A full refinish is usually a few days including dry time. Many homeowners stay, but the finished rooms are off-limits while the finish cures. We will walk you through our dust setup and cure times before you book.

Carefully, because fir is softer and thinner than modern oak and you cannot get the wood back once it is sanded away. We check the board thickness and how many times the floor has already been sanded, and we recommend a recoat over a full sand-back whenever the finish is the only thing that has failed. Our written quote lists the number of coats, the finish product, and exactly what is and is not included.

Often, yes, if you catch it early. Boards that are lifting or cupping at the edges can sometimes be dried, sanded flat, and refinished. Badly rotted or blackened boards get replaced instead. Get it assessed before the damage spreads to neighbouring boards.

Any season works, but the coastal damp matters here. We manage humidity and dry times year-round. Spring and fall are popular because the house is easier to ventilate while the finish cures.

A solid hardwood floor can usually be fully sanded a handful of times over its life before the wear layer gets too thin. Old-growth Douglas fir is often thinner than modern oak, which is one reason a recoat is preferred whenever it will do the job.

It means the sander is connected to a strong vacuum that captures most of the dust at the source. It is not literally zero dust, but it is far cleaner than open sanding. Ask us at the quote and we will walk you through the setup we use in your rooms.