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Avatar for Floor Install Systems, Inc.
Floor Install Systems, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"excellent job, in and out in four days, clean, professional, responsible, polite, and always on time, would definitely recommend, without hesitation, the job was done right, knowledgeable, and efficient, excellent job, we're sooooo happy with our new floors, only positive things to say, would definitely would hire them again, great guys, no issues to speak of,"
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+23

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Floor Guy, LLC
4.4(
222
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chet did an excellent job repairing my wood floor. Very professional and easy to work with . I would definitely recommend him."
Anderson Family Room
Anderson
Salas Stairs
Salas
Salas

+29

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Best Choice Flooring, LLC
3.5(
87
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our last coat (3rd) of polyurethane went on today and we literally just spent 15 minutes walking around our house and admiring the absolute beautiful job that Best Choice did with our floors. Easily the best upgrade to our home we could have done. Other companies that quoted us said that they would not be able to get the bevels out of the pre treated boards installed in our house or get the color we wanted because of that. Best Choice Flooring not only was able to achieve that beautifully but at also a competitive price. Already recommending them to family and friends."
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+27

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
74
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FLOOR CONCEPTS INC
5.0(
5
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They have been my flooring for over 20 years and 3 houses. Very prompt, professional, and skilled installers. Their prices are always very competitive. Cannot say enough about them. Chuck Sauder"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Longest Yard, Inc.
3.8(
148
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom Long is the small business owner who cares very much about the quality of service he provides. He grew up in the business, his father teaching him, and he now works with his son as well. Tom not only came in with a competitive price, but he solved several challenges along the way, unbeknownst until the refinishing install began. He saw some subflooring existed underneath the wood to be refinished, so he bought and installed the same under a new area of wood to be installed, finishing it flawlessly to match the older wood he was re-finishing. He also took it upon himself to shave off the bottom of existing doors to clear the new elevation. Gratis. And had his electrician repair a cracked floor outlet we had. He took care of EVERYTHING!! And had wonderful communication all along the way. I don't think you can have him because WE are keeping him!! But if you DO, you will thrilled with old-fashioned conscientious service!!!"
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Wine Cellar
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Response time10 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Donald G. Varnes & Sons Hardwood Floors
Donald G. Varnes & Sons Hardwood Floors
5.0(
2
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1958

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is a great company to do business with. I hired a company to refinish my hardwood and they totally ruined my floor. I thought I might have to replace it but Varnes was able to redo the work and save the floors. Everyone was great to work with. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a quality job done right the first time."
Old Farm House
Old Farm House
Old Farm House
Old Farm House
Old Farm House

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fine Finishes By Faunce
5.0(
2
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi my name is Jonathan I have been Painting and doing finish carpentry for 14 years now. It’s a passion of mine I love bringing new life to homes and businesses. Restoring and Rejuvenating properties is a speciality im proud of. We offer services all throughout Delaware. I will always set the bar high for myself and my team. And seek to obtain perfection and quality craftsmanship with everything we do.

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Sam's Hardwood Floors
4.9(
97
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam was very responsive and able to schedule, then re-schedule, us with rather short notice. As stated by many others, his customer communications are outstanding. His price for the job was surprisingly lower than many of the other flooring companies. Our job was small (1st floor and 1 set of stairs in a rowhouse) so I think some of the bigger flooring guys didn't want to invest their time unless it was financially worth it. Nothing wrong with that; we met some great flooring experts along the way. But in the end, we couldn't afford to spend $3500 for this size of job. I'll be honest, I was a little nervous about hiring the more affordable contractor, but Sam and his workers came so highly recommended, we took the risk. We're so glad we did! They showed up right on time, with all kinds of modern sanding and dust removal / air cleaning equipment. They spent the first 30-60 minutes taping up plastic sheets for dust control throughout the house. The first day consisted of sanding the floor and stairs to remove old finish and uneven spots, and filling gaps or holes (some we pointed out, some Sam found on his own and took care of). Next was lots of air cleaning and vacuuming before putting down the wood sealer. When that was dry, it was buffed out, vacuumed again, and then coated with the first of two layers of top coat. On the second day, they returned in the morning and buffed/vacuumed again in preparation for applying the final finish coat. By lunch time, everything was done and we could (but didn't) walk on it. The job site was all cleaned up and they were gone. That's it! The floor looks beautiful with an even, soft glow, but with the grain and feel of the real wood still intact. We spec'd a satin-finish water-based polyurethane for our top coats. I've seen a number of friends' poorly refinished wood floors and many have missed corners or that thing where so much wood is removed, there a slope down from the baseboards to the center of the room. Not so with Sam and his workers; you can tell they know how to do this right and are real experienced professionals. We'll be hiring them back to do the other two floors in our house soon! Highly recommended."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luxury Home Improvements
4.9(
263
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did wonders to my condo, they made it look so neat and modern. It is always a joy to come to such a beautiful place after a long day at work. First I had smoke damage in 90% of the living room area and the skilled workers they are took care of it and it is no longer there. They recommended the best paint for me and helped me with the colors. They refinished my cabinets in the kitchen and master bedroom and it looks AMAZING. It is so shiny with a luxury look to it. I am really thankful to these guys for making my place look so beautiful, I love it."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Newark, DE

Rental sanders can address moderate surface damage, but their effectiveness depends on scratch depth and overall floor condition. Drum sanders offer the most aggressive removal capability for deeper imperfections. However, if the damage extends into the wood structure or affects large portions of the floor, board replacement by an expert might be necessary before sanding. Consult a flooring professional for help.

Always thoroughly review the manufacturer's operating instructions before starting. Wear appropriate safety gear, including goggles to protect your eyes and a respirator to prevent inhalation of dust. Inspect electrical components before each use to prevent shock hazards. Keep children and pets away from the work area, and maintain a clean space by frequently vacuuming dust accumulation to prevent slipping and to ensure you can see well.

Sandpaper requirements depend on floor size, condition, and the sanding approach. Plan to use multiple grit levels (coarse, medium, and fine) with at least one to two sheets per 100 square feet for each grit. Floors with significant damage or multiple finish layers will require more coarse-grit sheets. Purchase extra supplies before beginning because running out mid-project can cause visible inconsistencies in the final result.

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