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Avatar for KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS
KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS
4.4(
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"KL Nelson ans Son arrived on time to install the hardwood floors that we purchased from LL Flooring. He did a perfect job and was polite and explained the detail."
Repairing floorboards and recarpeting stairs
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project
Bathroom subfloor
Backsplash
Doors Project

+27

Response time5 days
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hardwood Design, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyler did a fantastic job sanding and refinishing our old, painted, wide plank pine floors. They had several coats of paint on them and had several cobbled repairs in them, we were unsure how they would turn out. Tyler was slightly hesitant to take on painted floors, but we assured him we did not have very high expectations, and would be very happy just having the ugly paint GONE. Long story short, the floors look awesome! They are southern yellow pine, (we think) and Tyler used a clear water based finish. We couldn't be happier! Tyler is great to work with. He is hard working, polite, professional, knowledgeable and has incredible attention to detail. He completed the job on time and on budget. I would recommend Tyler without reservation. Our crummy looking painted pine floors are now beautiful. Thank you Tyler!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD FLOOR
TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD FLOOR
4.6(
14
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris did an awesome job replacing damaged floor boards and refinishing to match. Highly recommended. We hope to hire him to refinish additional rooms in the near future!"
Refinish
Refinish
Refinish
Refinish
Refinish

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Precision Paintworks LLC
Precision Paintworks LLC
4.6(
7
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacci at last min notice took on the job last min for us. Talk about perfect lines and left the living room spotless when she left. Can't thank her enough! I highly recommend hiring her as I will again in the future! Thanks a ton Jacci!!"
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Before
Painting - Interior Project
After

+5

Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood flooring refinish projects in Iowa City, IA

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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