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Clark's Hardwood Floors
4.9(
272
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We suffered water damage to the hickory floor in our home after the storms of January & February 2023. We contacted Clark’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. for help. We were very happy with Clark’s through all phases of refinishing, from the initial estimate through job completion. Their estimate was significantly lower than a competitor’s bid, their office staff was delightful to deal with, and their refinishing crew was superb. Our refinishing crew was Jorge (lead) and Nidiro. Jorge let us know exactly what to expect and when, which helped us plan our own activities around the job. They used the “atomic dust-free system” to sand off the old finish. It really was dust free! They were thorough and meticulous in everything they did. And, although the old finish was removed completely along baseboards and in every nook and cranny, our baseboards were not even nicked! Every flaw in the floor was meticulously addressed. These guys were excellent craftsmen! Because we had had issues in front of the kitchen sink, at Larry Moreno’s suggestion the new finish was completed with Traffic Commercial Grade polyurethane. The result was stunning! Our hickory floor looks better than ever before! We are thrilled with the results! All our interactions with Clark’s have been excellent! We recommend them highly!"
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+13

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HGO hardwood floors counters and paint
5.0(
28
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David is a master craftsman. He repaired and refinished our 100+ years old hardwood floors and made them look like new again. He had to patch and install new flooring in some areas, and was able to make a perfect match. We are thrilled with the results; the floors are absolutely gorgeous. We only wish we had worked with him sooner! David is wonderful to work with; he is friendly and professional, an incredibly hard worker and was quick to answer any communications. We can't recommend him highly enough!"
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+25

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alameda Hardwood Floors
5.0(
15
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesus is a very experienced floor refinisher - licensed and insured! He communicates well when encountering an unforseen problem and repaired a few boards not originally noted! Jesus and Juan kept a clean workplace and masked off areas not being sanded as well as built-in cabinets! I would and will heartily refer Alameda Floor Refinishing to anyone who needs their floors done!!! Thanks, Jesus and Juan!!"
Hillsborough project
San Mateo project.
San Mateo project.
San Mateo project.
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barakatt Floor Covering
4.9(
109
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Richard is a wood floor craftsman. He replaced the oak floor in our entryway, including a 17’ thick bullnose, repair to the raised subfloor, and fabrication of a custom oak step. He also refinished over 350 sq ft of original oak flooring in our living room and replaced some damaged oak flooring in the hallway. Everything turned out great with the refinished flooring blending in perfectly with existing floors. "
livingroom
livingroom and breakfast nook
diningroom
diningroom
kitchen

+21

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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J. Prescott Hardwood Floors
5.0(
7
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J. Prescott Flooring did an excellent and timely stall on my living room. I have also personally seen other examples of his more customized hardwood installations that are very beautiful. I highly recommend his services!"
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Brazilian Cherry
Brazilian Cherry
Brazilian Cherry
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
J. Brent Baker Flooring
5.0(
21
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have only good things to say about working with J. Brent Baker Flooring. My floors look wonderful and everything stayed on schedule and on budget. The owner went out his way to make sure my family understood the scope of the job and was happy with the work. He has a wealth of knowledge about how to care for the refinished floors and helped us secure materials to move our piano back in place without damaging the newly refinished floors. I have already recommended him to friends and family who are refinishing their floors. His company does quality work and Brent proved to be someone we could trust to take good care of our home."
Boarder in Entryway
Custom Dolphin Inlay
Hallway Border
Red Birch Install
Oak Installation

+1

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Barakatt Floor Covering
5.0(
16
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did fabulous work. very knowledgeable about dealing old woods. Excellent craftsmanship and the ability to repair and replace woods. When I was getting different quotes, they were not the most expensive and not the cheapest but the quality was there. They respond right away. I would highly recommend them to anybody who have valuable flooring."
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+64

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Five Star Floors Inc.
5.0(
14
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and staff did a great job installing flooring and carpet. The crew was professional and neat. I would not hesitate to recommend Five Star Floors to family or friends."
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+4

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Diaz Hardwood Floors
4.8(
15
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I am very happy with my floor! I had old, pet stained and scratched hardwood in the living room, one bedroom and particialy down the hallway. There was a very bad spot in the hallway that my cat had soiled which need to be replaced and the rest of the hall needed new wood. It all matches and looks amazing. The refinishing of the two rooms looks amazing. I also got pre-finished hardwood in the kitchen and the other two bedroom. As I write this I am looking at it and am just so happy. Another thing the crew was extremely nice and easy to work with. Alex was very helpful and worked with me as I had to play musical rooms while they worked. I would definitely recommend Diaz floors to others."
Kitchen 1
Bedroom 1
Living room 2
Living room 3
Living room 4

+56

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Palo Alto, CA

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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