Your Floors Were Beautiful Once. They Can Be Again.

Scratches, dull spots, old stains—they make your whole home feel tired. You don't need new floors. You need someone who knows how to bring the old ones back to life. We connect you with Ottawa's best floor refinishers. Dustless sanding. Rich stain. Rock-solid finish. Free quotes.

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2-4 Days
Most Rooms Done
5-10 Year
Finish Warranty
$0
Upfront Cost
100%
No Dust Guarantee
Understanding

Refinishing Isn't Replacement. It's Resurrection.

Hardwood floors are built to last 100 years. But the finish? That wears out. Refinishing is sanding off the old, tired top layer and revealing fresh wood underneath. Then stain. Then protective coat. Your floors look brand new—because they basically are.

**What we do:** We connect you with Ottawa floor experts who handle everything. Furniture moving. Dustless sanding. Stain matching. Triple coats. Final cleanup.

**What you get:** Warm, shiny, smooth floors without renting a sander and ruining your weekend.

Here's how our floor refinishing service works:

1. **Tell us about your floors** - Wood type? Rooms? Scratches or water marks?

2. **We match you with 3 pro refinishers** - Licensed, insured, dustless sanding required

3. **They give you free, detailed quotes** - Stain colors, timeline, total cost

4. **Choose the company you like best** - Compare reviews and prices, no pressure

The refinishers are independent local pros. You pay them directly. We charge them a small fee for the connection.

Beautiful floors. No rental truck. No dust in your coffee.

Key Benefits:

  • ✓Costs 70% less than new floors
  • ✓Dustless sanding means clean home
  • ✓Pick any stain color
  • ✓Floors done in days, not weeks
  • ✓Compare 3 free quotes
Ottawa floor refinisher restoring hardwood to like-new condition

Why DIY Floor Sanding is a Nightmare

Everyone thinks they can rent a sander. Everyone regrets it.

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That Drum Sander is Trying to Kill You

You rent the machine, it jerks forward, and suddenly you have a 4-foot gouge in your dining room floor. One wrong move and you're patching, not sanding.
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Dust. Everywhere. For Weeks.

Those 'dust bags' on rentals are a joke. Fine powder coats every dish, every shelf, every breath. Your home isn't livable during DIY sanding. It's a disaster zone.
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Stain is Unforgiving

You apply the stain and it's blotchy. Too dark. Too light. Lap marks. Streaks. Now you're sanding AGAIN. Professional stain work looks easy because they've done it 1000 times.
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You Only Get One Chance

Hardwood has a limited number of sandings in its life. One bad DIY job and you've wasted 1/8 inch of your floor's lifespan. Pros don't take more wood than necessary.

Two Ways to Get Your Floors Back

Fast refresh or full restoration—we have pros for both

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Quick Refresh?

Screen & recoat for floors that aren't too damaged

  • ✓No sanding—light buffing only
  • ✓Fresh top coat in 1 day
  • ✓Much less expensive
  • ✓Minimal furniture moving

Best For:

Floors just look dullLight scratches onlyRental property turnoverBefore selling your home
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Full Restoration?

Full sand, stain, and seal—like new again

  • ✓Dustless sanding equipment
  • ✓Repair damaged boards
  • ✓Any stain color you want
  • ✓3 coats of commercial-grade finish

Best For:

Deep scratches and wearPet damageWater marks or stainsChanging from dark to light stain

Our Floor Refinisher Standards

Every pro in our network MUST meet these hardwood floor requirements

Dustless Sanding System

We require HEPA-filtered dust containment. No billowing clouds. No powder on your shelves.

We Verify:

  • •HEPA vacuum attached to sander
  • •Doorway seals and barriers
  • •Almost no visible dust
  • •Final dust wipe-down

Floor Preparation

They don't just sand. They inspect, repair, and make sure subfloors are solid.

We Verify:

  • •Check for loose boards
  • •Replace damaged sections
  • •Countersink nail pops
  • •Fill gaps and holes

Professional Sanding

Sanding is an art. They start coarse, finish fine, and never leave chatter marks.

We Verify:

  • •Multiple grit progressions
  • •Edge sanding matches drum work
  • •No sanding swirls
  • •Smooth to the touch

Stain & Finish Excellence

Stain must be even. Finish must be durable and beautiful.

We Verify:

  • •Stain samples provided
  • •Even application, no lap marks
  • •Water-based or oil options
  • •2-3 coats minimum

Clean Work Environment

Your home is their workspace. They treat it with respect.

We Verify:

  • •Furniture moved safely
  • •Plastic barriers where needed
  • •Daily vacuuming
  • •No paint drips on baseboards

Honest Pricing & Timeline

No surprises. They tell you exactly what it costs and how long.

We Verify:

  • •Detailed written quote
  • •Square footage pricing clear
  • •Realistic drying times
  • •No 'start today' pressure

Ottawa Homes We've Helped Restore

"Our floors were so scratched from two dogs and kids. We thought we needed new hardwood. The refinisher made them look brand new. Cost was 1/3 of replacement. Unbelievable."

The Chen Family
Main Floor Refinish • Barrhaven

"I was terrified of the dust. I'd heard horror stories. These guys put up plastic, used vacuums on the sanders, and I literally couldn't find dust anywhere after. Floors are gorgeous."

Diane L.
Kitchen & Hallway • Westboro

"Bought a 1920s house with original oak floors. Dark, worn, cigarette burns. The refinisher brought them back to life. We went with a natural finish. Looks like a heritage home should."

Steve & Rachel
Whole Home Restoration • Old Ottawa South

"My condo board only allows certain times. The refinisher worked with our schedule, did the whole place in 3 days, and the neighbours didn't even know. No complaints. Just compliments."

Margaret
Condo Refinish • Glebe

Floor Refinishing Across Ottawa

Wherever your home is, we have dustless refinishers nearby

Rockcliffe Park
The Glebe
Westboro
Kanata Lakes
Manotick
Orléans
Stittsville
Barrhaven
Downtown Core
ByWard Market
Kanata North
Hintonburg
Nepean
Riverside South
Centretown
Vanier
Alta Vista
Blackburn Hamlet
Findlay Creek
Cumberland
Bells Corners
Greely
Carp
Dunrobin
Richmond
Navan
Rockland
Vars
North Gower
Osgoode
Kars
Metcalfe
Wendover
New Edinburgh
Gloucester
Old Ottawa South
Old Ottawa East
Old Ottawa West

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Hardwood Floor Questions, Answered

What Ottawa homeowners always ask before refinishing

Most homes pay $3.50-$6.00 per square foot. A typical living room (200 sq ft) runs $700-$1,200. Whole main floor (800 sq ft) $2,800-$4,800. You get 3 free quotes to compare.

Most single rooms: 2-3 days. Whole main floor: 4-5 days. Drying time between coats takes longest. Your refinisher will give you exact timeline before starting.

No. But you can't walk on the floors for 24 hours after each coat. Most families stay upstairs or leave during the day. Talk to your refinisher about your situation.

Almost. Professional dust containment catches 99% of dust. You won't find powder on your countertops or inside cabinets. A huge difference from rental sanders.

Yes! Going darker is easy. Going lighter is possible but requires more sanding. Pros can match any stain color you like. They'll bring samples.

Solid 3/4 inch hardwood: 5-8 times. Engineered hardwood: 1-3 times depending on top layer thickness. Your refinisher will measure and tell you.

Oil-based: warmer amber tone, takes longer to dry, stronger smell. Water-based: clear, dries fast, low smell. Both are durable. Your pick.

Usually yes. Light stains sand out. Dark black stains may need board replacement. Refinisher will assess and quote both options.

Yes for full kitchen floors. They'll disconnect and move appliances carefully. Usually an extra charge. Get it in writing.

Wait 2-3 weeks for finish to fully cure before putting down area rugs. Follow your refinisher's specific timeline.

Still Not Sure? Call Us.

We'll help you figure out if refinishing is right for your floors.

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Ready to Love Your Floors Again?

Stop covering scratches with rugs. Get connected to 3 professional Ottawa refinishers who will bring your hardwood back to life. Dustless sanding. Beautiful stain. Free quotes.

Free Floor Refinishing Quotes

Tell us about your floors (wood type, room sizes, scratches or stains, timeline) and your location. We'll connect you with 3 pro refinishers for free quotes and stain samples.

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