Re-coat every 2–4 years — before damage reaches the wood
Recoating
Keep Your Finish From Getting Too Thin
Your floor can look beautiful and stay beautiful for a very long time — but don’t let it get too thin. Every environment is different, from dogs to kids to kitchens. All the daily walking, dust, scratches, sunlight, and normal wear and tear constantly make your floor finish thinner.
Re-coating before damage gets to the wood level is highly important to protecting your investment & time. Once you start seeing noticeable scratching, dullness, and imperfections, schedule a check-up and we’ll stop out and let you know if it’s ready for a re-coat.
After a re-coat, use your floors in stages. Time frames vary by finish.
Water-Based Finish
Furniture: 24 hours Area rugs: 7 days Dries quickly with a light tone.
Oil-Based Finish
Walkable: 12–24 hours Furniture: 48 hours Area rugs: 14 days
Buff & Recoat
Walkable in just 3 hours 100% dustless refresh Costs far less than a full refinish.
Floor Care Tips
How to Keep Floors Long-Lasting
Simple habits that protect your floor every single day.
1
Felt Pads Under Everything
Don't let furniture and chairs scratch & gouge your floor. Put felt pads under everything.
2
No Dust Build-Up
Settled and built-up dust causes scratches when walked on. Dry dust your floor with a hardwood floor mop frequently.
3
No Water
Don't let water sit on your floor as it will eat away at your finish. Use a microfiber wood floor mop head, rinse in water and ring out well for a light damp mop.
4
Clean With the Right Products
Apply a Bona hardwood floor cleaner a few times a month to keep your finish looking its best.
5
Consider a Protection Plan
Ask us about the Floor Doctor protection plan to stay ahead of wear and tear.
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