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Phil's Floor Services
4.8(
221
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We needed an old oak hardwood floor repaired and refinished in a room and hallway. Phil's team came on time and finished on time. The results are incredible. The floors look brand new. Also, I wanted to note they took the time to clean up the work space after each phase. Phil's quote was one of 3 and was competitive."
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Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TAOZEN FLOORING - Taozen Services
4.7(
356
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tao and his team did a beautiful job refinishing the floors in two rooms in my older home. He made sure the colors matched adjacent flooring, and was able to refinish a slightly damaged part without replacing the old wood, saving me money. He was efficient and very responsive, and his team was very professional and respectful of the space. I would definitely hire them again!"
Prefinished Brazilian Cherry Plank
Prefinished Brazilian Cherry Plank
Prefinished Brazilian Cherry Plank
White Oak Plank w/ Oil-Based Finish
White Oak Plank w/ Oil-Based Finish

+55

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Weles, Inc.
4.9(
127
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sasha and Vlad did an incredible job in refinishing our floors. They are extremely professional and very prompt in answering all our questions. They did a fantastic job in unifying stain on different species of wood in our house.Would totally recommend them for any kind of floor work."
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Natural Refinishing. 2017
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Stain Refinishing. 2017

+80

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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The Floor Sanders Co.
4.2(
214
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Varouj and his team did a wonderful job refinishing my hardwood floors. They were professional, flexible with my schedule. I highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Luxe Flooring, LLC
5.0(
102
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Luxe to refinish and install new hardwood flooring in our Back Bay brownstone, and the results were amazing. Max, is a pleasure to work with and was prompt and knowledgeable along every step of the way. The work Luxe does is superb, and I absolutely reccomend them for anyone looking to do work on their floors."
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+119

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
SUPERIOR HARDWOOD FLOORS
4.8(
103
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We are so glad we used Cliff and Superior Hardwood and couldn't recommend him enough. He refinished all the floors in our bedrooms and great room as well as the stairs in our home and everything looks amazing. These floors had carpet and he took the extra time to get every single staple and nail up and clearly takes pride in his work. We also had hardwood installed in our kitchen and breezeway and he matched everything perfectly and blended in the wood with our older floor. Again, top notch old school work and dedication to a craft at very reasonable prices. I wish our other contractors were as meticulous and detailed as Cliff. Highly recommended."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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KC Professional Flooring
4.8(
45
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Customers say: True professional

"These guys did a great job. It was fast, they provided solutions on how to remove the old floor and did all the leg work to help me choose the new floor, pickup the new floor and install the new floor. I was dreading having this work done. They made it painless, fast and cost effective. I can’t thank them enough."
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
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Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
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Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project

+20

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Design Wood Floors
4.7(
35
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had our hardwood floors in our home restored by Design Wood Floors this month. Our home is a 1910 Craftsman with a mix of original southern pine floors and relatively newer (20 year old) oak hardwood planking. All of the flooring was in dire need of refinishing. John and his crew did an amazing job restoring and refinishing our flooring. The attention to detail was impressive, and they even tackled things we didn't expect, like attaching some of our molding that had come unglued (in the past) back to our walls. We felt completely comfortable entrusting all of the details to Design Wood Floors and simply went on vacation, returning a week later to the hardwood floors of our dreams. We highly recommend Design Wood Floors!"
 Purple Heart Oak Custom
Compass Design Oak Purple Heart
Nice Border Detail/HBone
Hand Cut Jatoba Herringbone
Custom Bordered Parquet

+12

Recommended by55%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Waltham, MA

Rental sanders can address moderate surface damage, but their effectiveness depends on scratch depth and overall floor condition. Drum sanders offer the most aggressive removal capability for deeper imperfections. However, if the damage extends into the wood structure or affects large portions of the floor, board replacement by an expert might be necessary before sanding. Consult a flooring professional for help.

Always thoroughly review the manufacturer's operating instructions before starting. Wear appropriate safety gear, including goggles to protect your eyes and a respirator to prevent inhalation of dust. Inspect electrical components before each use to prevent shock hazards. Keep children and pets away from the work area, and maintain a clean space by frequently vacuuming dust accumulation to prevent slipping and to ensure you can see well.

Sandpaper requirements depend on floor size, condition, and the sanding approach. Plan to use multiple grit levels (coarse, medium, and fine) with at least one to two sheets per 100 square feet for each grit. Floors with significant damage or multiple finish layers will require more coarse-grit sheets. Purchase extra supplies before beginning because running out mid-project can cause visible inconsistencies in the final result.

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