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Clark's Hardwood Floors
4.9(
272
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Serving San Carlos, 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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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 San Carlos, 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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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 San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesus did an outstanding job to a floor that had many deep set stains to the wood. He was able to sand it thoroughly before applying a darker stain in order to hide any of the existing previous damage. He made many other repairs to areas that needed attention. He has fair pricing and works well with the property owners who are out of state and a local realtor during every stage of the work. Here are some photos showing the finished product. I highly recommend his company."
Hillsborough project
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mongalo Designs Flooring
4.5(
84
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a wood floor repaired looks amazing! Also had two laminate stairs repaired/replaced. This IS the company to hire. Clear and honest scope of work, excellent craftsmanship and left the work areas clean!"
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Oak Wood Floor
4.7(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Phil and his team are fantastic! He got right to work and is completing the job in a timely, efficient manner. He has explained all the steps along the way of replacing some of our old wood flooring that was squeaking very loudly. Now, the floor is more solid than ever, and it looks great!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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Floor Pros
4.8(
41
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job the floors look fabulous. The kitchen floor,a 90 year old oak floor with years of water staining looks new. Very responsive on the phone. Pleasure to work with."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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DG Flooring Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly Recommend Dom who has done an excellent Job . Very Knowledgeable on the installation of our floor and very consciences,with his work ."
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Remodeling - General Project
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Floor Pros
4.3(
18
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The two Vietnamese workers who did the job were terrific: courteous, fast, clean, and so hard working. They left me with a beautiful floor! Thank you Henry & Andy!"
Walnut Treads
Walnut stair treads
4" walnut treads
Walnut stair treads
4" stair treads

+7

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Native wood flooring
5.0(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chet Clark is reliable, dependable, professional, knowledgeable, creative and easy to work with and offers great prices too. I ve used Chet to install and repair hardwood floors for my clientele base in prepping homes for sale. I ve also recommended Chet to family, friends and clients for about 30 years. He is the best!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in San Carlos, 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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