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Clark's Hardwood Floors
4.9(
272
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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
5.0(
28
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My kitchen floor was in deplorable condition; David and his team turned it into a floor that looks brand new. He did an amazing job! Not only that, they set up so that not a single speck of wood dust escaped the work area - amazing. Their clean-up, too, was great with nothing for me to do, but return the things removed from the area refinished. This was one of the rare instances of a perfect job."
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+25

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

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alameda Hardwood Floors were prompt and thorough.They did a lot of moving furniture beforehand and after, and managed a schedule that took into consideration our needs for usage of the various rooms. The floors are beautiful. We are very happy with the results."
Hillsborough project
San Mateo project.
San Mateo project.
San Mateo project.
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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H2 Hardwood Floors INC
5.0(
10
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired H2 hardwood floors to come out and refinish my hardwood floors. There had been an indoor outdoor carpet on the floors. They did an amazing job.They came out the same day to look at the floors and removed the carpet the next day and started sanding my floors I couldnâ t believe the difference from before and after, they were very polite and very thorough! They completed the job in approximately four days! The price was more than reasonable, and I would hire them again in a second. I highly recommend them.!"
New Hardwood Floors
Hardwood Refinish
New Stairway
New Stairway
New Hardwood

+11

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Barakatt Floor Covering
5.0(
15
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Floor Pros
4.8(
41
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were punctual, and the floor refinishing went without a hitch. The floor now looks better than it did when it was first put in. The results were more than satisfactory. We were very happy about the whole experience. We are going to begin the floor replacement job soon. Will be glad to recommend them anytime."
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6 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 Mateo, 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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+68

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Floor Pros
4.3(
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Serving San Mateo, 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 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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