Choose your gloss Level/sheen!
Matte - Little to No Shine, When sunlight or direct light hits the floor it will look like a "light" spot versus having reflect
Satin - Low Shine, When sunlight hits the floor there will be reflect, but still matte in areas without direct light
Semi-Gloss - Medium all-over Shine, Great option for those who light a little bit of gloss without the "wet" look
Full Gloss - Highest Shine, Think Basket Basket Ball Court or Bowling Lane - Very beautiful, but can make scratches more noticeable due to the high reflect
about the owner & our company
Daniel Caruso
"After spending years in the industry, working long hours, and gaining extensive 16+ years hands-on experience, I set out to create something of my own. With hard work, determination, and a leap of faith—Hardwood Floor Restore LLC was born.
This company was founded on a commitment to honesty, trust, and exceptional craftsmanship. I witnessed too many people being told their only option was to replace their floors, often unaware that refinishing or restoring them was possible. That frustration inspired me to create a business where clients could transform their floors at a fraction of the cost—and still achieve stunning results.
At Hardwood Floor Restore, we’re dedicated to delivering a seamless, stress-free experience for every client. Your satisfaction and trust mean everything to us. Let us bring your floors back to life!"
Hardwood Floor Restore has been providing Hardwood Floor Restoration Services to Charlotte, NC, area for over 10 years!
About Our Full Refinishing Service
Pricing Starting at $3.50 per Square Foot!
Do your Hardwoods need Refinishing?
Our Hardwood Floor Refinishing process is for flooring that has damage that cannot be cleaned or covered up. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:
- Excessive Color loss or oxidation on the wood's surface.
- Fading over time due to high traffic
- Yellowing of the finish from UV ray exposure
- Pet stains that have seeped past the finish, into the wood and discolored the area.
- Numerous deep scratches down to bare wood.
- Planks that have been warped or damaged from high humidity in the home which cause cupping or crowning.
- Water stains from large spills or leaks.
In most all cases, your floors can still be salvaged by our Dustless Full Refinishing process. This process is also for clients who simply want to change the stain color because it doesn't match their style or theme in the home.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing means to have the old polyurethane and stain removed exposing bare wood. The top layer of wood is sanded several times using different grits to make sure it has a smooth, even texture. At this point in the process, you can choose which stain color best suits your needs or to leave it natural. Your wood specialist will advise you on all stain options. Timing of completion will depend on the size and scope of the job. Most projects are completed in 3-4 days! All furniture will need to be removed from the floors to ensure all areas of the floor get properly stained and coated. Many of our clients elect to have a POD delivered to temporarily store their furniture while the floors are being refinished.
Our process!
1. The first step is to inspect and prep the floor removing any obstructions like protruding nails or staples that could get in the way of our process.
2. We vacuum to remove all loose debris
3. Next we will tarp-up all cabinets, counter tops, curtains, wall-hangings etc. with plastic sheeting to protect your home.
4. We will then remove all shoe moulding/quarter round to ensure we are able to sand right up to the baseboard. If we do not remove the shoe moulding it could cause a gap to form between the existing shoe moulding and the newly sanded floor.
5. We will utilize our Dustless refinishing system to sand the floors using 3 to 4 different grits (depending on species) down to bare wood. Thoroughly vacuum/tack the floor.
6. We use a process called water popping which opens up the grain to prepare for conditioner & stain.
7. Depending on certain species we sometimes use a wood conditioner to prevent blotching and streaking ensuring uniform stain color.
8. Apply the stain color of your choice and let dry.
9. Apply our sealer to bond with and close the grains. The sealer provides for a smooth and even application of polyurethane. We then lightly Sand & Vacuum/Tack the floor
10. Then we inspect the floor to make sure there are no streaks or blemishes left behind from the stain or sealer.
11. We then will apply 2 coats of our Premium Polyurethane (Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin, Matte) - abrading, vacuuming/tacking in between coats to ensure adhesion and smooth texture.
(You will receive 3 Coats of Premium Polyurethane Total)
12. Next we install new shoe moulding/quarter round of your choice (white or wood). The wood shoe moulding or quarter round can be stained to match the floor or trim!
13. Lastly, we apply the last coat of our Premium Polyurethane! All of these steps create a durable, long lasting and beautiful floor!
Note: The gloss level will affect the appearance of your floor, but not its durability