Hardwood refinishing in Dallas-Fort Worth
Sand, stain, and refinish your existing hardwood — like new again, at a fraction of replacement cost.
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What hardwood refinishing involves
If your hardwood is dull, scratched, or stuck in a 1990s honey-oak color you've outgrown, refinishing is the answer. You sand off the old finish (and a tiny layer of wood), apply a new stain in whatever color you want, then seal it with two or three coats of polyurethane.
The result is a floor that looks brand new, in any color from natural to nearly black, for roughly 60–80% less than replacement. And modern dust-containment equipment means the job is dramatically cleaner than it used to be.
Why this matters
60–80% less than replacement
Refinishing typically runs $3–$8/sqft. New hardwood install runs $10–$15+. The math is obvious.
Custom stain colors
Go darker, lighter, gray, espresso, or natural. Your pro will sample 3–4 colors on your actual floor before committing.
Cleaner than you'd think
Modern sanders with dust containment capture 95%+ of the dust. No more refinishing-day nightmare of dust on every surface.
How hardwood refinishing works
- 01
Furniture removal
Empty the room — your pro can help or you can DIY.
- 02
Sanding (3 passes)
Coarse to fine grit, removing old finish and a thin wood layer.
- 03
Stain application
Color applied uniformly and wiped to your chosen depth.
- 04
Sealer coat
First clear coat locks the stain.
- 05
2–3 polyurethane top coats
Light buffing between coats for adhesion.
- 06
Cure time (3–7 days)
Walk in socks after 24 hours; furniture back after a week.
Stain & finish options
Natural / no stain
Clean, raw-wood look — lets the grain speak.
Medium / classic
Traditional warm browns.
Dark espresso
Modern, dramatic, rich.
Gray / weathered
Trendy and contemporary.
Matte / satin finish
Modern low-sheen — hides dust better.
Semi-gloss
Traditional shine, more reflective.
What it costs in DFW
Typical range
$3 – $8 / sqft
Your matched pro gives you an exact quote after seeing the project — these are starting points.
What drives the price
- Floor condition (deep gouges add prep work)
- Stain color change vs same-color refresh
- Sheen choice and number of poly coats
- Square footage (per-foot drops on larger jobs)
Common questions
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