Ready to give your floors a fresh, new look?
Contact us today for a free quote on our hardwood floor refinishing service. Whether it’s a downtown Rochester bungalow or an entire home along Paint Creek, we’ve got you covered.
Call Us at (313) 937-6009 to schedule a FREE In-Home Estimate.
Rochester, Michigan's older neighborhoods — the bungalows near downtown and the homes along Paint Creek Trail — sit on solid oak worth saving. Our Oakland County crews have refinished Rochester, MI floors since 2010.
Every refinish is protected by our written 5-year finish guarantee — and installation labor by a 2-year guarantee. Most refinishers won’t put a number in writing. We do, because we’re there until you’re happy.
Our clients rave about the transformation we bring to their homes. From start to finish, we prioritize your satisfaction, ensuring you love the final result.
Say goodbye to scratches, dullness, and worn-out wood floors. Our professional hardwood floor refinishing service brings back the natural beauty of your floors, making them look brand new. The photos on this page are from a real Rochester job — the same floor, before and after our crew refinished it. From downtown Rochester, MI to Rochester Hills, original hardwood refinished well outlasts anything installed over it. Fast, affordable, and tailored to your Rochester property’s unique needs
Rochester covers two quite different housing stocks. The older homes near downtown carry narrow strip oak with the wear and the previous repairs you would expect of their age, and they reward careful work. The newer subdivisions further out bring wider boards, engineered product and factory finishes.
The practical difference is how much wood is in hand. An older Rochester floor may have been sanded twice already; a newer one has probably never been touched. We measure at a vent or a threshold before quoting, because those two floors need different plans and there is no way to tell by looking at the surface.
Seasonal movement is worth mentioning here too. Solid oak shrinks through the heating season and closes back up in summer — gaps that come and go should be left alone rather than filled. See hardwood floor repair for what is worth fixing and what is just the wood breathing.
It all starts with a free in-home estimate. We walk the floors with you, talk through options and timing, and answer every question — no pressure, no surprises. When the project begins, we seal off the areas we’re not working in and remove any carpet, revealing what will soon be beautifully finished hardwood.
Next, we help you choose your color. You’ll see real samples — and once the old finish has been sanded away, we apply your top choices directly on your own floor, so you can see exactly how each color looks with your cabinets and walls before we commit to anything.
Then the transformation begins. Using an array of professional sanding equipment and progressively finer grits, our crew removes the old finish and prepares the wood for its new one. Our machines and vacuum systems capture the great majority of the dust as we work.
Finally, your chosen stain is applied carefully and evenly, then sealed under durable coats of polyurethane — classic gloss or a more contemporary satin, with low-to-no-VOC options available. Floors are typically walkable in about 24 hours; give it two to three days before moving furniture back.
Why go through the hassle and expense of ripping out your existing hardwood floors when you can simply refinish and restore them?
The truth is, beneath the years of wear, scratches, and dirt, your floors still have life in them. Refinishing and restoring your hardwood floors can save you thousands of dollars compared to installing new flooring.
Think about it: replacing hardwood floors costs far more than refinishing them — often several times the price. That’s a huge difference, especially when you consider that refinishing can extend the life of your wood floors by 10 to 15 years.
Plus, there’s the environmental factor. Refinishing is a much greener option, as it reduces waste and conserves the natural resources needed to produce new flooring. The refinishing process is quicker and less disruptive than a full replacement, meaning less downtime and a quicker return to enjoying your beautifully restored home.
Our expert team is here to bring out the hidden beauty of your hardwood floors with our professional refinishing services. You’ll be amazed at how a little TLC can make your floors look brand new again—without the hefty price tag of replacement.
So, why replace when you can refinish? It’s more cost-effective, eco-friendly, and keeps the character of your home intact. Let us help you fall back in love with your floors—at a fraction of the cost and effort.
We know that home improvement projects can come with its own set of challenges and surprises. These costs can add up, so we offer financing options for our customers to allow for purchasing flexibility. We offer financing through GreenSky.
Have a property in Rochester, MI that needs a little TLC for its hardwood floors?
Call Us at (313) 937-6009 to schedule a FREE In-Home Estimate.
Call Us at (313) 937-6009 or Schedule a FREE In-Home Estimate.
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Every Rochester project is priced on square footage, floor condition, and finish choices, so instead of a guess we give a free, firm in-home estimate — no pressure, no surprises. What we can say up front: refinishing consistently costs far less than replacing hardwood, often several times less.
Real hardwood sanding always creates some dust — any company promising otherwise is overselling. Our machines capture roughly 90–95% of it, and we seal off the rooms we’re not working in. We work hard to leave your home as clean as we found it.
Most Rochester homes are finished in a few days, depending on square footage and stain choices. Floors are walkable in about 24 hours; we recommend keeping furniture off for two to three days. You’ll get an exact timeline with your estimate.
Yes — downtown Rochester, the Paint Creek neighborhoods, and neighboring Rochester Hills — all in Oakland County, Michigan. We’ve served Rochester from our Livonia shop since 2010.
No — we’re Functional Floors of Livonia, Michigan, and we serve Rochester and Rochester Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. If you’re searching from Michigan, you’re in the right place.
Some families stay, and some choose to leave for a night or two — it mostly depends on your home’s layout. If you can reach bedrooms and a bathroom without crossing the new floor, staying in another part of the house works fine. The finish odors can be strong for a day or two, so we recommend opening windows when possible — and we offer lower-odor, low- and no-VOC finish options if that’s a concern. We’ll walk through what fits your home at your free estimate — honestly, so there are no surprises.
