Refinishing Hardwood Floors (Recommendations)

Shreddy · 04-03-2019, 09:21 AM

Looking to get recommendations on refinishing hardwood floors in an older chalet in Moultonborough. Only one floor with a small to moderate size open living room/kitchen and then two bedrooms done as well (my guess is 5-600 sq ft total).

Cost and efficiency will likely be the key considerations here so I'm wondering if others have had work done in the past that they can recommend. TIA

Stilljester · 04-09-2019, 08:37 AM

http://www.hardwoodunlimitedfloorsinc.com/gallery

I had my pine floors refinished by Pete and I couldn't be happier. Out of the 3 contractors I reached out to they were one of two to actually respond and the best bid for the job. Took the time to explain the job, answer questions and explain how the process would work. Additionally, Barb who runs the office is easy to work with. Scheduling was straightforward and call / emails are returned. I would recommend to anyone.

bigdog · 09-27-2020, 04:50 PM

I have a very small area of HW floor, that has finish worn away and needs to be lightly sanded and recoated with urethane. I talking a space of only 2'x6'.

I had called 'Pete' as recommended in previous Post but he's so busy and honestly, probably not worth his time ?

Can someone recommend a floor company or a handyman familiar with this type of repair. I thinking this should only be a 2 hr job, max ! Sand & coat !

Thanks !

Shreddy · 10-02-2020, 08:21 AM

Wish I could help, but I had guys travel up from Quincy, MA and bang out my floors in a day. They did a phenomenal job and a even better price. Sounds like your job might be a little small though.

XCR-700 · 10-02-2020, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

I have a very small area of HW floor, that has finish worn away and needs to be lightly sanded and recoated with urethane. I talking a space of only 2'x6'.

I had called 'Pete' as recommended in previous Post but he's so busy and honestly, probably not worth his time ?

Can someone recommend a floor company or a handyman familiar with this type of repair. I thinking this should only be a 2 hr job, max ! Sand & coat !

Thanks !

Something that small and if its truly "light sanding" you can probably do your self with an inexpensive small sander, but carefully pick your area, too little and it will stand out as a repair and not blend well. Too much and, well you will know when its a pro-job for the big equipment.

ATB

Biggd · 10-02-2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Shreddy

Wish I could help, but I had guys travel up from Quincy, MA and bang out my floors in a day. They did a phenomenal job and a even better price. Sounds like your job might be a little small though.

They are extremely expensive up here. Back home in the Boston area you can get floors refinished for $2.50 to $3.00 a sq ft. Up here guys want double, $5.50 to $6.00 a sq ft.

ApS · 10-05-2020, 06:34 AM

I told my carpenter I didn’t want carpeted steps.

He gave me a blank stair.

Shreddy · 10-06-2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

They are extremely expensive up here. Back home in the Boston area you can get floors refinished for $2.50 to $3.00 a sq ft. Up here guys want double, $5.50 to $6.00 a sq ft.

They did about 700 sq ft for me and it ran me $1,000

Biggd · 10-06-2020, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shreddy

They did about 700 sq ft for me and it ran me $1,000

Would you care to share their identity? I have about 900 sq ft and Pete's gave me a price of $2600, no thanks!

TheProfessor · 10-06-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

I have a very small area of HW floor, that has finish worn away and needs to be lightly sanded and recoated with urethane. I talking a space of only 2'x6'.

I had called 'Pete' as recommended in previous Post but he's so busy and honestly, probably not worth his time ?

Can someone recommend a floor company or a handyman familiar with this type of repair. I thinking this should only be a 2 hr job, max ! Sand & coat !

Thanks !

I have done just this. Rented the sanders and paper. It truly is an art. Easy to make mistakes if not familiar with the process.

TheTimeTraveler · 10-06-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheProfessor

I have done just this. Rented the sanders and paper. It truly is an art. Easy to make mistakes if not familiar with the process.

I agree it is easy to make mistakes! The largest mistake with sanding floors may be leaving the sanding machine on in a particular area for too long which can create dips or uneven surfaces.

Shreddy · 10-07-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

Would you care to share their identity? I have about 900 sq ft and Pete's gave me a price of $2600, no thanks!

Norfolk Floor Service out of quincy MA. Guys name was Wu and he was awesome. He brought one guy up with him and they sanded and refinished with two coats in a day (June 2019). Did they come out A+? To me, they absolutely did for the price I paid. These floors are in a pre-1950 chalet and had some staining due to furniture over time. Most of it he got to near perfect, others they worked hard at but there was only so much they could do. If you get ahold of him and a good price I'm happy to share pictures as an example.

JEEPONLY · 10-07-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ApS

I told my carpenter I didn’t want carpeted steps.

He gave me a blank stair.

Take my wife...
Please!

Biggd · 11-10-2020, 08:37 AM

Emptying out my first floor today as a I have former customer of mine that lives in Nashua coming up to refinish my wide pine floors.
He's charging me $2.50 sq ft for 3 coats of oil base finish.
I got quotes as low as $2.00 a sq ft but I'm skeptical of their work after reading their reviews.
I know I can trust this guy as I have know him for many years'
He also gave me a lot of money over the years so I feel good about giving him some of it back.

Woody38 · 11-10-2020, 12:38 PM

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Biggd · 12-23-2020, 08:55 AM

Floors are finished, look great. They were done by Lou Topia out of Nashua.

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bigdog · 12-24-2020, 12:20 PM

Could you please share 'Lou Topia's' tel#

Thanks !

Biggd · 12-24-2020, 12:45 PM

603 881 5052 That's his cell. Merry Christmas.

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Could you please share 'Lou Topia's' tel#

Thanks !

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04-03-2019, 09:21 AM	#1
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 509 Thanks: 178 Thanked 212 Times in 114 Posts	Refinishing Hardwood Floors (Recommendations) Looking to get recommendations on refinishing hardwood floors in an older chalet in Moultonborough. Only one floor with a small to moderate size open living room/kitchen and then two bedrooms done as well (my guess is 5-600 sq ft total). Cost and efficiency will likely be the key considerations here so I'm wondering if others have had work done in the past that they can recommend. TIA __________________

09-27-2020, 04:50 PM	#3
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,443 Thanks: 338 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Hardwood floor repair I have a very small area of HW floor, that has finish worn away and needs to be lightly sanded and recoated with urethane. I talking a space of only 2'x6'. I had called 'Pete' as recommended in previous Post but he's so busy and honestly, probably not worth his time ? Can someone recommend a floor company or a handyman familiar with this type of repair. I thinking this should only be a 2 hr job, max ! Sand & coat ! Thanks !

10-02-2020, 08:21 AM	#4
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 509 Thanks: 178 Thanked 212 Times in 114 Posts	Wish I could help, but I had guys travel up from Quincy, MA and bang out my floors in a day. They did a phenomenal job and a even better price. Sounds like your job might be a little small though. __________________

12-23-2020, 08:55 AM	#16
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,057 Thanks: 2,184 Thanked 1,180 Times in 749 Posts	Floors are finished, look great. They were done by Lou Topia out of Nashua. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

04-09-2019, 08:37 AM	#2
Stilljester Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 60 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	http://www.hardwoodunlimitedfloorsinc.com/gallery I had my pine floors refinished by Pete and I couldn't be happier. Out of the 3 contractors I reached out to they were one of two to actually respond and the best bid for the job. Took the time to explain the job, answer questions and explain how the process would work. Additionally, Barb who runs the office is easy to work with. Scheduling was straightforward and call / emails are returned. I would recommend to anyone.

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11-10-2020, 08:37 AM	#14
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,057 Thanks: 2,184 Thanked 1,180 Times in 749 Posts	Emptying out my first floor today as a I have former customer of mine that lives in Nashua coming up to refinish my wide pine floors. He's charging me $2.50 sq ft for 3 coats of oil base finish. I got quotes as low as $2.00 a sq ft but I'm skeptical of their work after reading their reviews. I know I can trust this guy as I have know him for many years' He also gave me a lot of money over the years so I feel good about giving him some of it back.

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bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,443 Thanks: 338 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Could you please share 'Lou Topia's' tel# Thanks !

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