Your Gloucester Home Probably Has Original Hardwood. Let's Find It.
Gloucester was built in waves—1960s bungalows, 1970s split-levels, 1980s and 90s family homes. And most of them have solid hardwood hiding under carpet, vinyl, or just really tired finish. We connect you with refinishers who know east Ottawa's established neighborhoods. They'll assess your floors, tell you what's possible, and bring back what's been hiding for decades. Dustless. Fast. Free quotes.
The Gloucester Floor Mystery
You've lived with carpet for years. What's underneath? The answer is usually 'good news.'
Thirty-Year-Old Carpet
It was beige in 1995. Now it's... not beige. Stains. Worn paths. That smell. You know it needs to go. But what's underneath? You're scared it's particle board or damaged hardwood. Most of the time? It's perfectly good oak waiting for its moment.The Dated Stain Trap
Maybe your hardwood is already exposed. But it's that 1970s dark brown. Or 1980s golden oak. Or 1990s honey. It's not you. It's not your furniture. It's just old. You want something fresh.Split-Level Transition Headaches
Gloucester has thousands of split-level homes. Half steps. Short landings. Open railings. Making floors flow through these transitions is an art. Not every refinisher has it.Decades of Family Traffic
Your floors have held birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and countless Sunday dinners. The finish is worn. The shine is gone. But the wood? Still thick. Still solid. Still worth saving.Why Gloucester Floors Are Sleeping Beauties
Here's what most Gloucester homeowners don't realize: your neighborhood was built when builders still used real hardwood as standard.
1960s bungalow? Solid oak. 1970s split-level? Maple. 1980s family home? Almost certainly 3/4 inch hardwood under that beige carpet.
Developers didn't do it out of generosity. It was just what you did. Hardwood was the standard. Carpet was optional.
Now, 30-60 years later, that hardwood is still there. It might be covered in carpet glue. It might have tack strip marks around the edges. It might have a stain you hate. But the wood itself? It has 5, 6, even 7 refinishings left in its future.
Our refinishers have done 200+ Gloucester homes. They know Beacon Hill, Cyrville, the neighborhoods around the mall. They know which developments have red oak versus white oak. They know how much glue residue they can safely remove. They know which stains look best in Gloucester's afternoon light.
And they know that in this community, word travels fast. Do a good job on Ogilvie Road and you'll get three calls from Walkley. Do a bad job and you're done.
**Your floors aren't gone. They're just waiting.**
We Know Every Era Of Gloucester
1960s bungalows. 1970s splits. 1980s two-stories. 1990s family homes. We've done them all.
Why Gloucester Knowledge Matters
Gloucester's diverse housing stock—spanning four decades of construction—requires refinishers who understand the specific floor systems, wood species, and common issues of each era.
1960s Bungalow Specialists
Post-war construction, original oak, often covered by carpet in the 80s. Our refinishers know how much sanding these floors can handle and how to reveal their best side.
1970s Split-Level Experts
Those half-level transitions are tricky. Our refinishers have done hundreds of Gloucester splits and know how to make sight lines flow from level to level.
Carpet Removal & Glue Abatement
Decades of carpet glue, tack strips, and padding residue. Our refinishers have safe, effective methods that don't damage the hardwood underneath.
1970s-90s Stain Transformation
Dark brown. Golden oak. Honey maple. Our refinishers have transformed thousands of feet of dated stain into modern naturals, greiges, and white oak effects.
Previous DIY Repair Fixers
Someone tried to patch a spot with the wrong wood. Or there's a poorly repaired water stain. Our refinishers make previous-owner mistakes disappear.
Gloucester Neighborhood Knowledge
Beacon Hill, Cyrville, Sheffield Glen, Carson Grove. Our refinishers know the specific developments, their common floor issues, and how to address them.
Gloucester Neighbors Who Found Their Floors
"We bought our 1968 bungalow in 2019. The carpet was original. I was convinced the hardwood underneath would be ruined. The refinisher pulled back a corner, looked at me, and said 'these are in beautiful shape. You're going to love them.' He was right. Three days later, our 56-year-old oak floors looked brand new. I cried. My husband cried. Our dog was confused."
"My split-level had that 1970s dark brown stain. So dark it made the whole house feel small and cave-like. I wanted light, bright, modern. The refinisher suggested a white oak effect with matte finish. The transformation is insane. My house feels twice as big. I should have done this 20 years ago."
"We had a patch of water damage near the patio door. I assumed we'd need to replace the whole section and it would never match. The refinisher said 'I can blend this.' He sanded, stained, and finished the whole floor. You literally cannot find the repair. Magic."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Across East Ottawa
Serving Gloucester and surrounding eastern communities
Your Gloucester Floors Are Ready To Be Seen.
Stop living with tired carpet and dated stain. Get matched with 3 refinishers who specialize in Gloucester's established neighborhoods. Bungalows. Split-levels. Family homes. They've done hundreds. Free quotes.
Free Gloucester Floor Refinishing Quote
Tell us about your Gloucester home: approximate age, current floor coverings, and your biggest floor concerns. We'll connect you with 3 refinishers who've restored hundreds of original hardwood floors in Beacon Hill, Cyrville, Sheffield Glen, and throughout Gloucester.