Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Augusta, GA
Scratched, gray or pet-worn hardwood can almost always be saved. A full sand and refinish takes your floor down to clean wood. Then we build it back up with fresh stain. For most Augusta homes, it costs a fraction of new flooring. And it takes just a few days.
We refinish floors all over Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown and North Augusta. Some are 1970s ranch homes with oak under the carpet. Others are historic houses on The Hill with original heart pine. Plenty are rentals that need to look sharp before the next tenant.
We've refinished floors in about 200 Augusta-area homes. Our team brings more than 20 years of flooring experience to every job.
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Recent Hardwood Floor Refinishing Projects
This open living and dining area had solid oak floors with years of everyday wear. The finish had gone dull. You could see scuffs and faded spots where people walked most. Even with the lights on, the color looked flat and a little dark. But the wood underneath was still in great shape. It just needed a fresh start.
We sanded the floors down to clean wood. That took off the old finish, the scuffs and the worn spots. Then we sealed it with fresh coats in a warm, natural tone. Now the room feels lighter and brighter, and the oak grain shows again. The project cost about $1,200. That's a fraction of what new flooring would cost.
The hardwood in this bedroom was still solid, but it had lost its shine. Years of foot traffic left the finish cloudy and faded. A few marks were scattered across the floor. Even in good daylight, the room felt flat.
We took off the worn top layer and sealed the floor with fresh coats. The warm color came right back. Now the floor has a clean, even shine that brightens the room. It took just one day and cost about $900.
Signs Your Hardwood Floors Are Ready for Refinishing
✓ Gray or dark spots where the finish has worn through
✓ Scratches from pets, chairs or moving day
✓ Boards that look dull even right after cleaning
✓ A stain color that feels dated, like that orange 1990s oak
✓ Small gaps or nail holes you want filled
✓ You just pulled up carpet and found hardwood underneath
If water has turned boards black or made them cup, the floor may need repairs first. We'll check at your estimate and tell you straight.
Our Hardwood Floor Refinishing Process
Five steps from worn wood to a fresh, protected finish. Most jobs take about 3 to 5 days.
STEP 1
Prep and Protect
We move your furniture out and cover vents and outlets. Then we seal doorways with plastic to protect the rest of your home. Our sanders hook into a large vacuum, so most dust never leaves the room. We've used this setup in about 200 Augusta-area homes. It keeps cleanup simple and your house livable.
STEP 2
Sand to Bare Wood
We sand in three passes, from coarse to fine. The first pass takes off the old finish and most scratches. The next passes smooth the wood so it takes stain evenly. We sand edges and corners by hand where big machines can't reach. When we're done, you'll see clean, fresh wood again.
STEP 3
Fill and Repair
Now we fill gaps, nail holes and small chips. Loose boards get fastened down tight. Badly damaged boards get replaced with matching wood. We finish every repair before any stain goes on. That way, the fixes blend in with the rest of the floor.
STEP 4
Stain
You pick your color from test patches on your own floor. Stain looks different in every room's light, so this step matters. We'll help you choose a color that fits your home. Love the natural look of the wood? Then we skip the stain and go straight to finish. Either way, you see the color before we commit.
STEP 5
Finish Coats
We apply three coats of polyurethane and buff lightly between each one. This builds a tough layer that protects your floor for years. Oil-based finish glows a warm amber. Water-based finish stays clear and dries faster. You can walk on it in socks after about 24 hours.
Choosing a Hardwood Floor Stain and Finish
Stain looks different on every wood and in every room's light. Red oak leans warm. White oak takes grays and natural tones well. Maple can turn blotchy with dark stains, so we usually keep it light.
Matte and Satin Sheens
They hide scratches and dust better than gloss. That's why most families pick them.
Oil-Based Polyurethane
A rich amber tone. It takes longer to dry and has a stronger smell.
Water-Based Finish
Stays clear and has a low odor. You can walk on it sooner.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost in Augusta
Most refinishing jobs in Augusta cost $3 to $8 per square foot. A living room or a couple of bedrooms usually runs $1,000 to $2,500.
Service
Typical cost
Typical time
Screen & recoat (no sanding)
Quoted on site
About 1–2 days
Sand & refinish
$3 to $8 per sq ft
About 3–5 days
Stain color change
Adds $1 to $3 per sq ft
Part of the refinish
Board repairs
Quoted on site
Often about 1 day
What Changes the Price
- How many square feet you're refinishing
- The condition of the wood and how deep the scratches go
- Whether you're changing the stain color
- Boards that need replacing first
- Stairs, landings and closets
Your written price
These ranges help you plan. They're not quotes. After a quick visit, you'll get a written price with every cost listed.
How Long Does Hardwood Floor Refinishing Take?
Most refinishing jobs take about 3 to 5 days. It depends on the size of the space, any repairs and the finish you pick. Day one is prep and sanding. Next comes the stain and first coat. Then the final coats.
24 hours
Walk on it in socks after about 24 hours
2–4 days
Move furniture back after 2 to 4 days
About 2 weeks
Put rugs down after about two weeks, once the finish fully cures
Hardwood Floor Refinishing for Augusta Homes
About one in five Augusta homes was built before 1960. Many more went up in the 1970s and 80s. A lot of them still have solid oak hiding under old carpet. Bringing it back is one of the best-value upgrades for an older house.
Planning a Masters Week rental? Winter is our busy season. Lots of homeowners get ready to rent their homes for Masters Week in April. If that's your plan, book in January or February. By March, our schedule fills up fast.
What to Expect During Your Refinishing Job
Our own team does the work in your home. We never hand your job to subcontractors. Before we start, you get our work hours and an emergency contact. Every job comes with a full cleanup. We control the dust, protect your walkways and haul away the old materials.
How Our Quotes Work
Estimates are free. We come to you anywhere in our service area, and we try to reply the same business day. Most jobs are priced by the square foot. You get the full price in writing before we start. Prices rarely change. If we find a surprise under the floor, we show you first and get your OK.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing FAQs
Can every hardwood floor be refinished?
Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished many times. Engineered hardwood can be refinished too if its top layer is thick enough. That's usually 2 mm or more. We check the thickness at your estimate.
Do I need to leave the house?
Not for most jobs. You just need to stay out of the rooms we're working on. Some people leave while oil-based finish dries because of the smell.
What's the difference between refinishing and a screen and recoat?
Refinishing sands the floor down to bare wood. A screen and recoat only buffs the top layer and adds a fresh coat. It works well for dull floors without deep scratches. We've done about 200 of them. Most take about 1 to 2 days.
How often should hardwood floors be refinished?
Most floors need a full refinish every 7 to 10 years. It depends on foot traffic and pets. A recoat every few years can stretch that out.
Can you match the stain to floors in my other rooms?
Yes. We test patches until the color is a close match. Then we show you before we stain the whole room.
Related Hardwood Floor Services
Water-Damaged Floor Repair
We replace damaged boards and blend them right in.
Heart Pine Floor Restoration
Gentle care for original floors in older Augusta homes.
Hardwood Stairs
New treads or a fresh finish, matched to your floors.
Recent Projects
See before and after photos from jobs around Augusta.
Get a Free Hardwood Refinishing Estimate in Augusta
Tell us about your floors, and we'll come take a look for free. We'll get back to you the same business day with a written quote. Every cost will be spelled out.