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Avatar for Mike's Hardwood Flooring Inc
Mike's Hardwood Flooring Inc
4.8(
418
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It could not have gone better. We recently bought a new place that had very old carpeting covering half the house. Although it is very hard to provide an estimate of refinishing floors when you don't know what is under the carpet, Mike was true to his estimate and his crew completed the job right on time. As with any job, there were some unexpected issues that needed to be addressed. Mike's team, and George in particular, were able to fix the problems (namely, wood HVAC vents and floor molding) at a very reasonable price. The best part of the job was that the master staircase was previously carpeted and was in pretty bad shape. After pulling up the carpet, Mike gave us some options on how to refinish and/or paint the stairs and risers. We had them refinish the stairs and risers (which cost a little extra), but now the stairs are a showpiece in the house. We couldn't be happier with the work that Mike did for us. We have now used him twice and would use him again in a heartbeat."
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project
New Gym Floor and Striping
Winnetka IL 
White Oak 3 1/4 floor And Custom stairs color
Wide plank floor
New Gym Floor and Strips

+115

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rustic Flooring Inc
5.0(
45
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a small repair job on wood laminate. Most companies I talked to didn’t want to bother unless I was replacing the entire floor. Rustic Flooring ( Marcel ) came out , sent his craftsmen out and did the job beautifully!!! They are skillful, courteous and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Marcel and his team."
Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing Project
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project
Remodeling - General Project
Flooring Sales and Installation Project

+99

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Step Ahead Flooring
5.0(
78
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris and his team did an excellent job in refinishing/repairing the hardwood floors! They take pride in their work, and it shows! The cost of the job was very reasonable. I highly recommend."
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+22

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
SUPERIOR HARDWOOD FLOORS INC
4.9(
108
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have been preparing my house for sale, so I decided to get an estimate on having 1800 square feet of hardwood floors buffed and coated with urethane. I discussed the price over that phone. The estimated cost was 40 cents per square foot, totaling $800, contingent on inspection by the owner of Superior Hardwood Flooring, George. He arrived at my house and carefully looked at the condition of the floors throughout. He noted that much of my wood flooring is in very good condition. Some areas have minor dark spots that are the result of washing with water, over the years. George explained that the dark spots would not be improved by buffing and coating and that spending $800 would really not yield a great difference. He advised that the only way to get back to a new finish look would be to refinish everything. He further advised that by going down the path of refinishing, I could update with the darker more trendy colors, but that the cost of doing so would be significantly higher, $2.50 per square foot, and would not likely be a good return on my investment. I decided not to do anything to my wood floors and I really appreciate the professionalism and candid advise that George provided, for my particular situation."
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+13

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wizard Of Wood Floors Ltd
4.8(
222
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Called for an estimate to refinish wood floors of a 3 story home. Mike was out in a day, fair estimate and job was completed in less time than quoted. Beautiful beyond what I expected!! "
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ALEX HARDWOOD FLOORING LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Alex Hardwood Flooring three times with fantastic results! We appreciated the professionalism, work ethic and quality work they provided for us. Alex Hardwood Flooring is our go-to company for hardwood flooring. We refer them to our friends and we will hire them again."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exposition Carpet
4.9(
35
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DBA: Exposition Carpet Co & rugstoyou.com.\nTogether our sales professionals and office staff have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience. Because of their thorough knowledge of materials and applications they can assist you with selecting the best products or creating unique solutions. And most important, they have the level of professional commitment to apply their best effort to each client's needs.

Urban Exotics Cherry-Russet
Light and Medium Traditional
Ceylon
Shaw Laminate - Natural Splendor
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Waukegan, IL

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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