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

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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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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HGO hardwood floors counters and paint
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"David and his crew did an excellent job of refinishing my existing red oak floors including a new section in a foyer added to the home. The did the sanding, staining including providing 6 samples on the floor and the final finishing. I'm very happy with the results and the price was reasonable for the quality of the work delivered"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alameda Hardwood Floors
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Barakatt Floor Covering
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Floor Pros
4.8(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Warranties offered

"Floor Pros did impressive work on a very challenging job for us. The job entailed refinishing our 100-year old living room, dining room and entry floors, replacing our upstairs hall floor which had been badly damaged during a remodel and refinishing our mahogany stairs and adding new risers to cover the gaps between the old risers and the treds. Mark Velez of Floor Pros really stood out from the other floor companies by being responsive to the unique issues of our floors and willing to problem-solve to find the best solution. The results exceeded our hopes, thanks to his skilled crew. The new hall floor was beautifully laid, with a border to match the existing floor. With Mark’s input, we decided to use a clear finish on the steps to help the mahogany (which tends to stain red) blend better with the lightly stained (pecan color) oak floors. Mark recommended heartwood white oak for the new risers, also with a clear finish, and the result was a perfect blend of the different woods. The new treds were installed with such precision that they virtually eliminated the chorus of squeaks we had been living with. We opted to have 2 coats of the Bona Commercial High Traffic finish and have been very pleased with it. Mark and his crew get top marks for customer communication, problem-solving and performance. We would certainly use Floor Pros again and would recommend them."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Native wood flooring
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in San Mateo, 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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