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Clark's Hardwood Floors
4.9(
280
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Serving Stanford, 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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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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HGO hardwood floors counters and paint
5.0(
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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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(
15
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Serving Stanford, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barakatt Floor Covering
4.9(
109
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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Barakatt to refinish about 1800 sq ft of wood floor (some maple and some southern yellow pine). I chose him out of 4 bids because he was clearly more knowledgeable than the other contractors. He understands wood and how it responds to temperature and humidity. He replaced some maple boards in the kitchen which had been subject to water damage - the area now looks perfect. Rich and his crew did an excellent job of sanding and cleaning with great attention to detail. Rich is a perfectionist and made sure that the minimum amount of wood was removed to return the floors to the best possible condition. He applied 4 coats of high quality polyurethane varnish for a beautiful finish. He also uses a sophisticated dust collection system, so no dust needs to be removed following the work. I would recommend him without hesitation. My floors will now last a long time."
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livingroom and breakfast nook
diningroom
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+21

Response time2 days
9 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 Stanford, 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
Barakatt Floor Covering
5.0(
15
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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had Rich and team refinish 3 bedrooms including carpet removal. Overall they did a great job and the floors look amazing. We also had Rich fix up a poor job done by a previous contractor by laying down some additional flooring. He procured the wood and installed the wood and made sure the design and finish blended in with the original hardwood floor."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Five Star Floors Inc.
5.0(
14
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Serving Stanford, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. Joe was very knowledgeable when first contacted. His surveyor did a very good job on the first visit laying out options. They provided me a quote a day later and were out the next week to tear out the old floor and install the new one. The workers were hard working, courteous, professional and thorough. The final floor looks great. Will hire and recommend highly."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Floor Pros
4.8(
41
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Serving Stanford, 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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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Stanford, 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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