Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Edmonton, AB

The cost to refinish hardwood floors in Edmonton depends mostly on square footage, floor condition, stain change, repairs, stairs, and the finish system you choose. A screen and recoat costs less than a full sand and refinish, while board replacement or pet-stain repair can increase the scope. As a guide, buff and coat starts at about $2.50 per sq.ft. and a full sand and refinish at about $6.75 per sq.ft. (CAD). Stairs start at $80 per tread. The most accurate number comes from an in-home estimate, not a flat online guess.

Full hardwood floor refinishing removes the old finish and corrects the surface through sanding before new stain and finish are applied. A screen and recoat, also called buff and coat, lightly abrades the existing finish and adds new coats without sanding to bare wood. If you have grey wear, deeper scratches, uneven colour, or want a stain change, full refinishing is usually the better fit.

Not completely. In Edmonton homes, good dustless hardwood floor refinishing means dust-controlled sanding, containment, and HEPA vacuum support that keep dust much lower than older open-sanding methods. You should still expect some fine dust, but it should not spread through the house the way people often fear.

Sometimes, yes. It depends on the wear layer thickness, the floor’s condition, and whether it has been sanded before. We confirm that during the estimate before recommending engineered hardwood refinishing.

Sometimes, but only in the right situation. If the wood is still in good shape and the issue is mostly dull finish or light surface scratching, a screen and recoat may work without sanding to bare wood. If the damage goes through the finish, or you want to change colour, full sanding is usually required.

Yes. A full sand and refinish gives you the option to go lighter, darker, warmer, or more neutral, depending on the wood species and the floor’s condition. We recommend in-home stain sampling first so you can see how the colour reads in your actual lighting.

Most surface scratches improve very well with proper sanding. Pet stains and black spots can often be reduced, but deep urine damage sometimes goes beyond the surface and may need board replacement or local repair work. The goal is a floor that looks clean and consistent in real room lighting, not just up close.

A buff and coat of up to about 2,000 sq.ft. can usually be finished in one day. A full sand and refinish takes longer, especially with stairs, repairs or a stain change. Jacob confirms the schedule at your estimate. Edmonton’s dry winter air and indoor humidity can also affect cure time.

In most Edmonton jobs you can walk on the floor after about 24 hours. The exact time depends on the finish system, indoor temperature, and humidity levels in the home. We will tell you when light foot traffic is safe, when furniture can go back, and when rugs should stay off longer. Dry to the touch is not the same as fully cured, and that is the timeline that matters for real durability.

Yes, you can usually stay home during the work. Jacob will tell you which areas to keep clear, and for how long, before the job starts.

Usually, no. In many Edmonton refinishing projects, baseboards can stay in place while we protect edges and work carefully around them. If there is a specific detail, gap issue, or finish transition that would benefit from removal, we will point that out before the job starts.