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Avatar for FISHER HARDWOOD FLOORING
FISHER HARDWOOD FLOORING
4.8(
104
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt Fisher gave us a quote and a timeframe for the job within half an hour of a no-nonsense home visit. He explained the process, what his company's responsibilities are and what we would need to do. The wood was delivered and it was beautiful, and also sustainably harvested, which we appreciated. His crew was efficient, polite, meticulous, and very knowledgeable. We got stain samples displayed on our newly installed floors, which helped us to determine what we liked. They made the new floors mesh with the refinished, 40-year-old floors, perfectly. We are very pleased."
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+5

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wood Life Hardwood Floors, LLC
4.7(
90
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis and his crew did a great job refinishing our pine floors. After some initial issues with the pine flooring, Luis resolved the problem and the floor finish is now outstanding. Luis is responsive, professional and his pricing is fair. I'd highly recommend his company."
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+7

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ron Ward Contractor
4.5(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Ron because we were trying to replace our carpet in order to sell our house, and for the same price that Home Depot/Lowes and Empire Today were charging for replacing the carpet, Ron was able to replace the carpet and refinish our hardwood floors. Awesome price, but even better is that, for once, it wasn't a situation of "you get what you pay for". We had two crews do the separate jobs, and they were able to do 3000 sq ft of flooring in 5 days. Both crews were very professional and very helpful. Ron is extremely knowledgeable, and his expertise in the industry helped us to make good decisions in buying the colors/quality that would best sell our house without breaking our budget, and he nailed it. Even our realtor was amazed how good it looked. The only reason I took off a 1/2 star was that the wood refinishing crew replaced the molding on the baseboards, but didn't caulk the nail holes or the join between the molding and baseboards. Ron, however, came out himself to caulk the join, but he advised that they normally do not caulk and paint the molding. I do feel that should be part of it the entire service because if you take it apart, it should be put back the same way. Other than that, I'm very impressed with the service and quality of work and would recommend them to anyone."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Fresh Hardwood Flooring, LLC
Fresh Hardwood Flooring, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After several estimates from other businesses in the RTP area, Fresh Hardwood Flooring took the time to discuss my options for refinishing vs replacing my floors, all at a fair market price and outstanding workmenship. The whole team is detail oriented and hardworking. I would strongly recommend Fresh Hardwood Flooring."
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+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ricky Brooks Floors LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Ricky put down hardwood flooring in our ENTIRE home back in August and we are still enjoying our new floors. The floors look amazing!! He was a great help when choosing the grade of flooring we needed. He is a joy to talk to, trust worthy and professional. We would hire Mr. Ricky again!"
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+27

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Ramirez Hardwood Flooring
5.0(
7
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Luis and his team did an amazing job refinishing all of my hardwoods and installing new hardwood in one room. He discovered that I had carpet covering up hardwoods in a couple areas and converted those areas back to hardwoods too. He is an excellent communicator and dedicated to his craft, I am beyond pleased with how great everything looks!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate87%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Floor Coverings International Chapel Hill
4.9(
17
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I give this company the highest recommendation possible. They have excellent customer service- the owner, Jason, came to my house several times to go over options and estimates. He and his staff were always kind and took time to answer all my questions. The installation was well coordinated and the floors look great! They did such a great job and I trust them so much that I just hired them to replace the carpets in my home. I highly recommend them."
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Old runner

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RT Flooring and Stairs, LLC
RT Flooring and Stairs, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"RT Flooring did an excellent job on replacing some cracked LVP flooring in my home. Raul was able to match the pieces exactly. Exhibited. Great craftsmanship and professionalism. I would recommend this pro and I would definitely use them again."
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+12

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Durham, NC

The hardest wood floor finish is aluminum oxide, but it only comes on prefinished boards. If you want something durable you can add after installation, acid-cured is your best bet. The key to the longevity of any type of wood floor is a maintenance coat when a traffic pattern begins to show in high traffic areas.

Moisture-cured urethane is the most durable finish for homes with pets. However, It contains a lot of (VOCs) that can aggravate pets and people, especially at first. If you’re looking for a low-VOC alternative, water-based polyurethane is your best bet.

Bona sells several highly-rated polyurethane hardwood floor finish products, typically through small, local distributors. Brands like DuraSeal or Minwax also rank well for durability and ease of application. They are available at businesses such as Walmart and Amazon.

You have to seal unfinished hardwood floors to protect them from scratches and stains. The frequency depends on the type, but in general it’s ideal to refinish them between four and six times in their lifetime. This comes out to about every seven to 10 years.

Refinishing hardwood floors costs $1,100 to $2,400.

Wood stain adds a color to the surface. A finish adds a level of shine (e.g. matte, low-gloss, high-gloss) and seals the grain to protect against damage. Some companies, such as Minwax, offer products that do both at once.

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