Hardwood floor and stair refinishing — sanding, staining, and sealing.
Your hardwood floors have decades of life left in them. Scratches, dull spots, and worn finish don't mean you need new floors — they mean you need refinishing. We sand down to bare wood, apply your choice of stain, and seal with commercial-grade polyurethane for a finish that lasts 10+ years.
Oakland-area homes are full of hidden hardwood. We regularly uncover gorgeous old-growth oak and fir under layers of carpet in Craftsman bungalows, Victorians, and mid-century ranches. Even with carpet tack strip holes and surface damage, refinishing brings these floors back beautifully.
We also refinish stairs — treads, risers, and railings. Stair refinishing takes extra precision because of the angles, edges, and high-traffic wear patterns. We sand, stain, and seal to match your floors for a seamless look from room to staircase.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Floor refinishing (sand, stain, seal) | $3 – $5/sq ft |
| Stair refinishing (per step) | $25 – $45/step |
| Board repair & patching | $5 – $10/sq ft |
| Custom stain matching | Included |
Not sure if your floors need refinishing or replacement?
Take our free Floor Assessment to find out, or read our guide: When to Refinish vs Replace.
Refinishing FAQ
A single room takes 2-3 days — one day for sanding, one for staining, and one for the final coat to cure. A full home takes 4-7 days. We'll give you a specific timeline with your quote.
Every 7-10 years for high-traffic areas, 10-15 years for bedrooms. Signs it's time: visible scratches through the finish, dull spots that don't respond to cleaning, or gray/discolored areas. We can assess your floors for free.
Absolutely. Once we sand to bare wood, you can choose any stain color — from natural to dark walnut to whitewashed gray. We apply test patches so you can see the exact color on your wood before we commit.
Yes. Stair refinishing is one of our specialties. We sand treads, risers, and railings, then stain and seal to match your floors. Stairs take extra precision because of the angles and edges.
Almost always. We see this constantly in Oakland-area homes — original hardwood under layers of carpet. Even with nail holes and surface damage from carpet tack strips, refinishing brings these floors back beautifully.
Refinishing runs $3-$5 per sq ft — about half the cost of new hardwood installation. If your existing floors are structurally sound, refinishing is almost always the better value.
Whether it's hardwood installation, refinishing, or luxury vinyl — give us a call or text. We'll get back to you the same day.
Call (510) 408-6305