Screen and Coat vs. Full Refinish: A Plain Explanation
A screen and coat renews a finish that is worn but still sound. A full refinish rebuilds the floor from bare wood with three coats. Here is how to tell which one your floor needs.
A screen and coat renews a finish that is worn but still sound. A full refinish rebuilds the floor from bare wood with three coats. Here is how to tell which one your floor needs.
Scratches and gray patches are the cheapest thing to fix. What decides whether your floor can be refinished is how much wood is left above the tongue — here is how to tell before anyone quotes you.
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Hardwood floors are one of the best features a home can have. But even the
We do not provide or install carpet, but we would be happy to recommend a trusted company that does!
Yes! We specialize in hardwood flooring and would love to set you up with a free in-home estimate. Give us a call or send us a message and we will happily schedule a time that works for you.
If you are planning to paint before your floors are refinished or installed, please save the final coat of paint until after our team has completed the project. Our goal is to get as close to the walls as possible, so for this reason, some touch-ups may be required around the bottom of the wall or baseboard area, especially when selecting darker stain colors.
If we are removing and reinstalling (R&R) your existing shoe molding, please keep in mind that although we are very careful to avoid breaking it, sometimes it is unavoidable. We can install replacements for $2 per foot.
Stains and polyurethane have a very strong odor. We recommend that Functional Floors customers plan other accommodations during this process. This odor will dissipate as the finish cures. After the floor is dry, fans blowing the air outside through a window can help speed up this process. If this is a concern of yours, we do have other lower VOC options available. Please contact us ahead of time for pricing and to make these arrangements prior to the start of your project.
If you have chosen to upgrade your floor finishing with a stain (rather than a natural finish), the Functional Floors crew can show you color options on day one. After they have sanded your floors, our team can apply stain color swatches on your actual floor for you to choose from. Keep in mind, darker colors can be harder to maintain as dust, dirt, and pet hair tend to show more. If you have ever had a dark colored vehicle, you may have experienced this.
Yes! We have many Vinyl options available and would love to set you up with a free in-home estimate. Give us a call or send us a message and we will happily schedule a time that works for you.
We do not move furniture, but we would be happy to recommend a trusted company that does!
The cost varies per job but we offer free estimates! Our knowledgeable estimators are quick and will never pressure you to make a decision.
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Yes. We give a free, firm in-home estimate with no pressure. Call (313) 937-6009 or request one at functionalfloors.com.
We are based in Livonia and serve Southeast Michigan, including Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield and Ann Arbor.
Yes, hardwood floor refinishing is our main service, along with hardwood repair and installation. Request an estimate and we will look at your floors in person.
Yes. Every refinish comes with a 5-year written guarantee against cracking, peeling or yellowing under normal conditions, and installation labor is guaranteed for 2 years.
It depends on the size of the job and the finish. Floors are walkable in about 24 hours, and we recommend keeping furniture off for two to three days; we confirm the schedule at your estimate.
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; closed weekends. You can also request an estimate any time at functionalfloors.com.
Yes, we repair and replace damaged boards and match them to the existing floor where possible. We review the damage at an in-home estimate.
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