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Hardwood Refinishing
New Floor Installation
Floor Staining
Floor Repair
Baseshoe Installation |
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Hardwood Refinishing |
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An average refinish job (3 rooms or approximately 400 to 500 square feet) usually takes 4 to 5 days to complete.
The basics involved in a refinishing job are as follows: the floor is rough-sanded to remove the old finish, and filler, which approximates the general color of the wood, is toweled over the entire surface of the floor. In the case of top nailed or surface-nailed floors, each nail is set by hand prior to the application of filler, in order to ensure that each nail hole will accept filler. Once the filler is dry, the floor is sanded again with a finer sand paper to remove any excess filler and smooth out rough sanding marks. Next, a very fine sand paper is used for the final sanding pass, to remove any sanding marks left by previous passes. The floor is then screened, a process similar to sanding, but using a milder abrasive screen instead of sand paper. At this stage, the floor is vacuumed, and the first coat of finish is applied. The successive coats of finish are then applied, often with an additional screening between coats. |
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New Floor Installation |
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A new installation can take from 1 to 5 days (about 1 day for 200 square feet, an average-sized room)
There are many product choices available for new floor installations, from traditional wood types and board dimensions to numerous prefinished and "engineered" flooring products. While there are products available in a wide price range, budget may be just one determinant in choosing a flooring material. Relative durability, design considerations, and sub floor type may also be important factors. If you are considering installing a new floor, we encourage you to make an appointment to speak with an estimator about the specifics of your new floor installation. |
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Floor Staining |
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For customers who have a specific color scheme in mind, ROYAL CITY Hardwood Floors can stain oak floors to almost any color. (Staining fir or maple floors is not recommended -- ask one of our estimators for more information.) Brown-tone stains are most common, add cost and require three days of dry time. Pastel, white or "designer" stains also require three days of dry time and are more expensive than brown tone stains.
For customers that do not have a specific color in mind, it is recommended to forego the added time and cost of staining. Please speak with an estimator if you have any other questions regarding staining. |
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Floor Repair |
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ROYAL CITY Hardwoor Floors can repair
voids or replace damaged boards in your floor.
We will provide the same species and grade of
wood as your existing flooring, but it is important
to note will not always produce an exact match
when replacing boards. Our Floor Service disclaims
liability for any such discrepancies to the existing
wood. Smaller imperfections, such as holes and
gaps between boards, can be filled. Floors with
wide gaps do not hold filler well over time, and
customers should expect to do some remedial puttying,
especially in high-traffic areas; SFS does not
unconditionally guarantee that filler will hold
in your floor. |
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Baseshoe Installation |
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It is not mandatory that the customer
remove the existing baseshoe (the 'quarter round'),
however, our Hardwood Floor Service does not guarantee
that existing baseshoe will not be scuffed or
damaged during the sanding process. Vancouver
Floor Service will install new baseshoe for an
additional charge, but does not remove existing
baseshoe with the intention of re-installing it. |
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