Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Brooklyn
Scratched, faded or worn out? Most Brooklyn floors don’t need to be replaced. We sand, repair, stain and refinish them so they look close to brand new, usually in 2 to 5 days.
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Restore Your Floors Instead of Replacing Them
Old hardwood floors don’t always need to be ripped out. In a lot of Brooklyn apartments, brownstones and homes, the original wood can be sanded and refinished to look almost new again.
If your floors are scratched, faded, yellowing, uneven or just worn from years of use, refinishing is usually the most cost-effective way to bring the wood back without a full replacement.
We refinish white oak, red oak, hickory, maple, walnut, herringbone, parquet, engineered hardwood (depending on the wear layer and the floor’s condition), and more.
See What a Refinish Can Do
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What to Expect From a Brooklyn Refinish
Usually 2 to 5 days
Depends on the size of the space, the finish you pick and drying conditions.
Free written estimate
We look at your floors in person, then send a written proposal before any work starts.
Natural or stained
Water-based or oil-based polyurethane. Keep the natural tone or go a new color.
Co-ops, condos, brownstones
We know Brooklyn building rules and work to keep dust and disruption low.
How We Refinish Hardwood Floors
Refinishing is more than sanding. Here is the full picture, start to finish.
1. Sanding
We sand the wood down to remove the old finish, scratches, stains and surface damage, back to raw wood.
2. Repairs
Cracked, cupped or damaged boards get fixed before any finishing starts.
3. Staining (optional)
Want a new color or a darker tone? We stain now. Love the natural wood? We skip it.
4. Finishing
We apply your chosen finish in multiple coats to seal and protect the wood.
5. Curing
The finish cures before furniture goes back and normal foot traffic returns. We give you a care checklist.
Floor Refinishing Across Brooklyn
From Park Slope brownstones to Bay Ridge homes and Williamsburg condos, we refinish floors all over the borough, including Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Bushwick, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, Dyker Heights, Flatbush, Fort Greene, Greenpoint, Kensington, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Sheepshead Bay, Sunset Park, Williamsburg and Windsor Terrace.
Sunset Park Brownstone
Refinishing floors that were hiding under stick-down linoleum and a ton of tar glue.
Park Slope Herringbone
Herringbone hardwood sanded and refinished in a Park Slope home.
What affects the cost?
We give every customer a free written estimate after seeing the floor in person. These are the things that move the price up or down:
- Size of the space: square footage and number of rooms
- Condition: deep scratches, pet stains, water damage, or boards that need replacing
- Color: natural finish vs. stain, and how many coats
- Finish type: water-based or oil-based polyurethane
- Detail work: different patterns, stairs, borders, inlays, and parquet all require special attention.
- Type of Wood: White Oak is easier to refinish vs. Maple or Brazilian Cherry
- Your building: COIs, elevator reservations and limited work hours
- Furniture: moving and covering furniture
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Brooklyn Floor Refinishing FAQ
How long does hardwood floor refinishing take?
Most jobs take 2 to 5 days. It depends on the size of the space, the finish you choose and drying conditions.
Do I need new floors, or can mine be refinished?
In many Brooklyn apartments and homes, the existing wood can be sanded and refinished to look almost new. If your floors are scratched, faded, yellowing or worn, refinishing is often the most cost-effective option. We check the wear layer and condition during your estimate.
What types of floors do you refinish?
All types! Oak, maple, walnut, hickory, parquet, Brazilian cherry, and more. Engineered hardwood, depending on the wear layer and the floor’s condition.
Can you change the color of my floors?
Yes. Staining is an optional step after sanding. You can keep the natural wood tone or go lighter or darker. Visit our showroom to compare stains in real lighting.
Do you work in co-ops and condos?
Yes. We work in co-ops, condos and brownstones across Brooklyn and plan around building rules, noise limits and access.
How much does floor refinishing cost?
Every floor is different, so we come out, look at the space, and send you a written proposal. Estimates are free.
Where is your showroom?
7502 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Stop by to see large samples and compare finishes, or we can mail samples to you.
What's the difference between refinishing and a screen and recoat?
Refinishing sands the floor to bare wood and removes scratches, stains and the old finish. A screen and recoat buffs the existing finish and adds a fresh topcoat. It’s faster and cheaper, but it only works when the damage hasn’t reached the wood.
Can you remove pet stains from hardwood floors?
Light surface stains often sand out. Gray usually goes away. Dark black stains are coming back. Pet urine stains usually go deep into the wood, and those boards likely need to be replaced. We’ll tell you which is which during the estimate.
Can you refinish floors that were under carpet or linoleum?
Often, yes. Many Brooklyn homes have good hardwood hiding under carpet, tile, or linoleum. We remove the covering, the glue and the staples, then sand and refinish. See our Sunset Park project, where we pulled up linoleum and tar glue.
How many times can a hardwood floor be refinished?
A solid hardwood floor can usually be sanded 5-7 times over its lifetime (depending on the aggressiveness of each sanding). Older brownstone floors that have been sanded many times may be getting thin, so we check before we start.
Can engineered hardwood be refinished?
Sometimes. It depends on how thick the top wood layer is. Thicker layers can be sanded once or twice. Site visit to confirm.
Can you fix loose boards and squeaky floors?
We can fix loose boards. If it squeaks, we recommend replacing the floor because the problem lies beneath the top flooring layer.
Should I choose water-based or oil-based polyurethane?
All NYC buildings require water-based finishes. Private homes can choose oil-based finishes. Water-based finishes dry/cure faster, have less odor, and keep more of the wood’s natural color. Oil-based finishes add a warm amber tone that deepens over time, but they take longer to dry and have a stronger smell.
What stain colors are popular in Brooklyn right now?
Bona sealers. Light colors. Provincial and Special Walnut are popular right now. Check out our staining page or visit the showroom on 15th Ave to see large samples in real light.
How do I take care of my floors after refinishing?
Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills fast. Don’t use chemicals when cleaning.
Brooklyn Floors We Know
Four generations in Brooklyn, we’ve seen every type of floor in the borough.
Brownstones and row houses. Many Brooklyn brownstones, from Park Slope to Fort Greene to Bed-Stuy, still have their original floors: oak parquet or herringbone on the parlor level and wide-plank pine on the upper floors. Some of that pine was once the subfloor, hidden for decades, and we can often refinish it. Many of these floors have been sanded before, so we check how much wood is left before we start, and we hand-detail borders and inlays instead of running a big sander over them.
Pre-war co-ops. Pre-war co-op buildings across Brooklyn, from Park Slope and Prospect Lefferts Gardens to Flatbush, Kensington and Ocean Parkway, often still have their original parquet and herringbone floors. Many apartments had rugs and carpet over time, so some of these floors haven’t been seen in years. We handle the certificate of insurance, the alteration agreement, and the building’s work-hour rules so you don’t have to worry.
New-construction condos. Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Downtown Brooklyn condos are built on concrete slabs, which makes engineered hardwood the most common practical choice. How many times an engineered floor can be sanded depends on the thickness of its top wood layer: some can be sanded once or twice, and some can only be recoated. We check before we promise anything.
We also work in Bensonhurst, Boerum Hill, Bushwick, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, Dyker Heights, Gravesend, Prospect Heights, Sheepshead Bay, Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace.
Living in Your Home During a Refinish
- Walking on the floors: in socks after about 8-12 hours with water-based finish, and 12-24 hours with oil-based
- Dry Time: 3 days to cure, 7 days to fully harden.
- Furniture: Lift and place back in after about 1-3 days; rugs after about 7 days.
- Smell: water-based finish has much less odor and dries faster. Oil-based gives a warmer amber tone but needs more ventilation and drying time.
- Dust: we have dustless sanding machines, or we put up plastic sheeting containment.
- Moving furniture: available upon request. Subject to additional cost.
Lead-Safe Refinishing in Older Brooklyn Buildings
Most Brooklyn brownstones and pre-war buildings were built before 1978, so the paint on baseboards, trim and radiators may contain lead. Spagnoli Flooring is EPA Lead-Safe certified, and we follow lead-safe work practices whenever we sand near painted surfaces. That protects your family, your neighbors and our crew.
Ready to Bring Your Floors Back?
Get a free estimate from a 4th generation Brooklyn flooring family. Or stop by the showroom on 15th Ave.
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