Floor Care

Hardwood & Wood
Floor Recoating

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.

What to Expect

Re-Coat Drying Times

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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