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Greg's Floors and More
5.0(
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We called Greg when our 50 year old wood floors needed refinishing. He quickly provided a quote and went over the process step by step. He was able to fit us into his schedule when it was convenient for us, and got the job completed sooner than what we expected. He was professional and reliable, and did amazing work. Our floors look like they are brand new! I would highly recommend Greg’s floors and more!"
Laundry room
Laundry room
Laundry room
Laundry room
Refinished floors

+24

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Design Wood Floors
4.7(
35
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had our hardwood floors in our home restored by Design Wood Floors this month. Our home is a 1910 Craftsman with a mix of original southern pine floors and relatively newer (20 year old) oak hardwood planking. All of the flooring was in dire need of refinishing. John and his crew did an amazing job restoring and refinishing our flooring. The attention to detail was impressive, and they even tackled things we didn't expect, like attaching some of our molding that had come unglued (in the past) back to our walls. We felt completely comfortable entrusting all of the details to Design Wood Floors and simply went on vacation, returning a week later to the hardwood floors of our dreams. We highly recommend Design Wood Floors!"
 Purple Heart Oak Custom
Compass Design Oak Purple Heart
Nice Border Detail/HBone
Hand Cut Jatoba Herringbone
Custom Bordered Parquet

+12

Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Oliveira Hardwood Flooring
5.0(
7
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Fantastic service! The team came in right on schedule to refinish flooring in my new home. Communicated the project timeline and kept me up to date on the work done each day! Highly recommend!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+21

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&E Home Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and vos crew, were really helpful with choosing color and types of tile. He was really knowledgeable about materials and waterproofing systems. That made me feel so reassure about the quality of the work."
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walk in shower no curb

+47

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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P&T Flooring
4.2(
5
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! The team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. Our wood floors look absolutely stunning, fast installation and attention to detail. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality and reliability."
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+11

Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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W R Collins Hardwood Flooring
4.8(
30
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Emergency services offered

"We just bought a new house and ripped up all the carpet in the downstairs.  We found that under some of the carpet there was already hardwood flooring, but it was not in good condition.  We wanted to compare prices for putting all new hardwood vs just sanding and refinishing what was there, and only installing new wood where it was absolutely necessary.  Bill told us that the wood in part of the house was a good quality wood, and he said he had a few pieces of it that he could use to patch the unrepairable areas, and then he could sand and refinish it all.  We also had him install new hardwood in two of the rooms.  We had been a little nervous about the patching, as we got a few estimates, and everyone who came in told us that a different type of wood was needed.  We are VERY pleased with the way the floors look.  The areas that were patched look perfect, and the wood that we thought was "not in good condition" looks as good as new.  The new hardwood that they installed is absolutely beautiful."
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Essex, MA

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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