The Process
How Professional Hardwood Floor Sanding Actually Works
Every stage of a proper refinish — the belt sander rough cut, the edger, the grit ladder, the planetary sander and the final coats.
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Hardwood floor advice for Ottawa homeowners
Straight answers to the questions we get asked on quotes — no sales pitch, just what we've learned sanding floors across this city.
Quotes & Cost
What Actually Determines the Cost of Refinishing Your Floors
Square footage is only the start. Stairs, species, condition, colour and how many times a floor has been sanded all move the number.
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Assessing a Floor
Refinish or Replace? How to Tell What Your Floor Actually Needs
Most floors people write off can be saved. Here are the ones that genuinely can't, and how we tell the difference.
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Ottawa Climate
Why Gaps Open Up in Your Floor Every Ottawa Winter
Thin gaps every January are usually seasonal, not damage. What's normal, what isn't, and why filling them can make things worse.
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Finishes
Water-Based vs Oil-Based Floor Finish: What's Actually Different
Colour, odour, dry time and durability compared honestly — including where oil-based still wins.
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Practical Guide
How to Get Your Home Ready for a Floor Refinishing Job
A practical checklist for the week before we arrive, what happens during, and how to treat the floor once the finish is down.
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