Scratched, gray or dull hardwood rarely needs replacing. We sand it back to bare wood, match or change the color, and seal it with the finish that fits how you live, for 50 to 75% less than new floors. Real prices from $2.69 per square foot, written estimate, the owner on every job.
Hardwood floor refinishing means sanding the floor down to fresh, bare wood, repairing what needs repair, optionally staining it a new color, and sealing it with new coats of polyurethane. It removes scratches, gray traffic paths, sun fading and most stains, and it works on the solid oak, maple and exotic floors found in homes all over Maryland, from 1950s Cape Cods in Severna Park to new construction in Columbia.
Not every tired floor needs a full sand. If the wood itself is fine and only the top finish is dull and scratched, a buff and coat restores the shine in a day for much less. We look at the floor in person and tell you honestly which one it needs. USA Pro Floors has refinished Maryland floors since 2010.
Sanded to bare wood in three grits, edged by hand, then sealed with 2 to 3 coats of oil or water-based polyurethane.
Stain samples tested on your own floor, then stain, sealer and finish: natural, grays, warm browns or espresso.
When only the top finish is worn: abrade the old finish, lay fresh polyurethane on top, done in a day.
Sanders connected to dust extraction, so most of the dust is caught at the drum, not on your furniture.
Engineered floors, maple, hickory, walnut and bamboo, each sanded the way that species needs.
Water-damaged, cracked or pet-stained boards replaced before sanding; stair treads refinished to match.
*a typical home takes 3 to 5 days including cure time
These are the same rates we quote everywhere in Maryland, per square foot, labor and materials included. Your written estimate lists every line, so you see exactly what you pay for.
| Finish | Rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Natural, 2 coats oil polyurethane | $2.69/sq ft | Rentals, flips, budget whole-home refreshes |
| Natural, 3 coats oil polyurethane | $2.99/sq ft | Our most-requested finish |
| Natural, 3 coats water-based low-VOC | $3.50/sq ft | Occupied homes, kids and pets, low odor |
| Stain + sealer + 2 coats oil | $3.50/sq ft | Changing the color of the floor |
| Stain + sealer + 2 coats water-based | $3.99/sq ft | Color change with low odor, fast dry |
| Exotic species, natural | $3.99/sq ft | Hickory, walnut, bamboo |
| Exotic species, stained | $4.74/sq ft | Staining an exotic species |
Maple adds $0.50 per square foot natural or $0.75 stained. Optional dust containment adds $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot. Board repairs are $20 per board for the first 25 and $10 after that; stair treads are $60 per step natural and $80 stained. The full list is on our Maryland refinishing cost page, or price your own rooms in 60 seconds.
We measure, check the wood and its wear layer, look at damage and moisture, and give you a written, itemized price. Estimates are usually scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.
Furniture moved, the work area protected, damaged boards replaced and loose boards secured before any sanding starts.
A drum sander takes the floor to bare wood, an edger reaches the walls, and each pass uses a finer grit so the surface is smooth enough to take stain evenly.
For a color change, we put samples on your actual floor so you choose in your own light, not from a brochure.
Sealer, then 2 to 3 coats of oil-based or water-based polyurethane. Oil vs water-based: which is right for you.
Light walking soon after the last coat; furniture back once the finish has cured. The owner walks the floor with you before we finish. How long refinishing takes.
We are based in Severn and refinish floors all over Maryland. Most of our work is in Anne Arundel, Howard and Montgomery counties; each town below has its own page with local details.
Annapolis hardwood floor refinishing · Severna Park hardwood floor refinishing · Crofton hardwood floor refinishing · Odenton hardwood floor refinishing · Gambrills hardwood floor refinishing · Hanover hardwood floor refinishing
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