Hardwood Refinishing
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Loveland & Fort Collins
Sand, stain, and refinish your existing wood floors - dust-contained, low-VOC, and ready to walk on the same week, anywhere in Northern Colorado.
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Can you refinish hardwood floors without the dust and mess?
Yes. Schmidt Custom Floors uses a 99% dust-contained sanding system that vacuums debris directly at the sander, so your Loveland or Fort Collins home stays livable during the project. We handle screen-and-coat, full sand-and-refinish, and custom color changes with water- or oil-based polyurethane.
Bring your hardwood floors back to life
Most worn hardwood doesn't need to be replaced - it needs to be refinished. Schmidt Custom Floors brings tired floors back to brand-new condition with 99% dustless sanding, custom staining, and modern water-based polyurethane finishes that cure in days instead of weeks.
We refinish solid hardwood, engineered hardwood (with at least a 3mm wear layer), and parquet across Northern Colorado. Refinishing typically costs 30-50% of a full replacement and keeps the patina, grain, and character of the wood you already own.
Three levels of refinishing
Not every floor needs a full sand-down. We'll assess yours and recommend the lightest, fastest, lowest-cost method that will actually solve the problem.
- Recoat / screen-and-coat - light surface refresh. Best for floors in good shape with minor scuffs. 1-2 days, no stain change.
- Buff-and-coat (sandless) - removes light scratches and surface wear. 2-3 days, no stain change, minimal dust.
- Full sanding and refinish - removes deep scratches, gouges, water marks, and old finishes. Allows full stain color change. 3-5 days.
Special Financing Available*
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See design consultant for details.
Learn moreCustom staining and finish choices
Once your floor is sanded raw, the stain world opens up - whitewashed, natural, grey, fumed, classic mid-tone oak, rich espresso. We bring sample boards stained in your wood species so you can choose under your home's lighting. Top coats range from matte to satin to semi-gloss in water-based (low odor, fast cure) or oil-based polyurethane.
99% dustless process
Our sanders are connected to commercial HEPA vacuums that capture nearly all the dust at the source. Combined with plastic containment between rooms, the dust you'd expect from a refinish job basically doesn't happen. You can live in the house through the project - we just block off the rooms being worked on.
Hardwood refinishing pricing in Northern Colorado
Pricing is per square foot of floor space being refinished. Whole-house jobs receive volume discounts.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recoat / screen-and-coat | $1.99 - $2.99 / sq ft | Light refresh, no stain change |
| Buff-and-coat (sandless) | $2.99 - $4.49 / sq ft | Removes light wear |
| Full sanding + clear finish | $3.49 - $4.99 / sq ft | Most popular option |
| Full sanding + custom stain | $4.49 - $6.49 / sq ft | Change color completely |
| Stairs refinishing (per stair) | $45 - $75 each | Add to whole-floor jobs |
Free in-home assessment - we'll tell you the lightest method that will actually solve the problem.
Hardwood Refinishing - frequently asked questions
- Most whole-house refinishing jobs in Loveland and Fort Collins land between $3.49 and $6.49 per sq ft depending on scope. A typical 1,000 sq ft main floor is $4,000-$6,000 for a full sand-and-refinish, or $2,000-$3,000 for a screen-and-coat if the finish is still intact.
- If the boards are structurally sound and have at least 1/8" of wood above the tongue, refinishing wins on price (30-50% of replacement), keeps the patina, and preserves resale value. We can tell you within 5 minutes of walking the floor whether refinishing makes sense.
- Solid hardwood can be refinished 5-7 times over its lifetime. Engineered hardwood with a 3mm+ wear layer can be refinished 1-2 times. We confirm wear-layer thickness during the in-home assessment.
- Water-based polyurethane is walkable in 4-6 hours and fully cured in 7 days. Oil-based takes 24 hours before light foot traffic and 14-30 days for full cure. We schedule around your life.
- Surface water marks usually sand out completely. Deep black stains where water sat for weeks may need board replacement before refinishing. We assess on-site.
- Yes - full sanding takes the floor back to raw wood, and we can stain it any modern color including grey, whitewash, espresso, or fumed European looks. We'll sample stains on your actual floor before committing.
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We support our beloved Loveland & Fort Collins area friends and neighbors by installing and repairing long-lasting floors. Our goal is to develop a true partnership with you, which means we're happy to help you with any job – no matter how big or small.
View our full service areaAt Schmidt Custom Floors, we're known for having the best installation services alongside reliable customer service, that leaves you supported and cared for. People are what matter the most to us – both our employees and customers. We're looking to build life-long partnerships with you.
We are obsessed with customer service – because we know it's our number one differentiator from other flooring installers. We serve this area with complete focus on making it as easy as possible for you and keeping you posted on every element of your project throughout the process.
We love helping homeowners with flooring, furniture moving, and other home interior work. This specialization ensures the strongest level of expertise for any work we do – and helps you get the best deal for the price possible.
We do offer financing solutions and can work with you on different options. With financing, we offer a relatively straightforward process which allows homeowners support to complete a needed project even when you may not have cash on hand.
If you notice any damage to your flooring, promptly document the issue and contact us right away. Our team will assess the situation and ensure your floor is restored to its original, flawless condition!
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