Floor sanding and refinishing in Bloomington, MN, is the fastest way to make a tired hardwood floor look new without tearing it out. Anton's Floorcovering sands off the old finish and surface scratches, then lays down fresh coats so the grain and color come back, and we read the board thickness and grade first so you only refinish when refinishing is actually the right call. We serve Bloomington and the south metro, and you get a written quote after we see the floor, not a phone guess.
Most Bloomington homes we walk into still have plenty of wood left to save. A solid 3/4-inch floor can usually take four to six full sandings over its life, so unless yours has already been refinished several times or worn through to the tongue, sanding and refinishing beats replacement on both cost and mess. On a typical single room the sanding itself runs part of a day, and the whole job, sand plus finish coats, usually lands between three and five days once you count drying time between coats.
Floor sanding in Bloomington, MN
A full-room floor sanding in Bloomington runs a coarse-to-fine grit sequence, commonly 36 or 40 grit to knock down the old finish and level the boards, then 60 or 80, then a fine 100 or 120 pass before finishing. Skipping grits is what leaves the swirl marks and pig-tails that show up under low winter light. We use an edger along walls and a buffer for the final blend so the middle of the room and the edges read the same when the sun hits them.
The single biggest reason we push proper sanding here is Minnesota's swing from bone-dry heated winters to humid summers. A lot of Bloomington's housing is post-war ramblers and split-levels from the 1950s and 60s, and the older oak floors in those homes have moved through decades of that seasonal cycle, so an even, fully-leveled sand matters more than in a stable climate. Cut corners and gaps or ridges telegraph through the new finish within a season. If your floor is dull or lightly scratched but not worn to bare wood, ask us about a screen and recoat instead. It is faster and cheaper than a full sand. Call us at (952) 270-5197 and we will tell you which one your floor actually needs.
Floor refinishing in Bloomington, MN
Refinishing is the coat-and-cure half of the job. Once the floor is sanded to bare wood, we apply stain if you want a color change, then two to three coats of finish, sanding lightly between coats. Water-based finishes dry fast and stay clear, which suits lighter and gray-toned floors and holds up well in busy Bloomington households with kids and pets. Oil-based ambers over time and lays down a warmer, traditional look. We walk you through which fits your room and your traffic before we open a can.
When refinishing is the wrong call
If your floor has already been sanded down near the tongue-and-groove, has deep water damage through the subfloor, or is a thin engineered wear layer under 2mm, refinishing can do more harm than good. We will say so on the walk-through instead of selling you a job that shortens your floor's life. Sometimes a board weave-in or a plank replacement is the honest answer, and we would rather tell you that than take the work.
Anton's Floorcovering also handles new hardwood installation, LVP, LVT, tile, and carpet across Bloomington when a refinish is not the right fit. Below is how we approach a fresh hardwood install for the floors that are past saving.
Why Hardwood Flooring?
There are numerous reasons to love hardwood floors. Beautiful grains. Perfectly imperfect marks.Natural colors. Hardwood flooring is simplistic in character, regal and unique in every way.
Our highly trained team have a mastery in Wood Floor Installation to provide you with a floor that is:
1. Timeless, Natural and Beautiful
Anton's Floor Covering will create an inviting and elegant environment into your space – home, restaurant, office, or vintage cellar. Our highly-selected Hardwood floors bring a lasting appeal to any room that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. We all want that, don’t we?
By walking with you through your style selection process, we can guarantee an incredibly beautiful and natural design for your room or space. A perfectly blended hardwood floor is rich, naturally strong and provides a beauty to last for generations.
Hardwood’s naturally occurring patina
There is something SUPER unique with hardwood’s naturally occurring patina. It adds history and character. Combine it with your interior décor and you get a rustic yet chic character to your living space.
At Anton's Floor Covering, we offer a variety of options to our Bloomington’ clients. We want to make it super-easy to choose the right floor for your home. Prized for their astounding beauty, our hardwood floors come in countless styles, colors to help transform your contemporary space. And the renovation experience is just breeze.
Primary Hardwood Floor Installation Procedures
Usually, we offer our clients with a free site visit within Bloomington to advise them on the varieties of our hardwood floor options as well as the various installation procedure available. Here are a few sneak-peeks to some of our floor installation procedures:
- Nail down procedure: In this procedure, we use nails to secure your Hardwood flooring to a subfloor.
- Staple Down method: In this method, we use a pneumatic gun and staples to secure the wood flooring to the subfloor.
- Glue Down Procedure: This method uses select adhesives to secure the hardwood flooring to the subfloor.
- Floating Flooring: When a subfloor installation is not ideal, we can decide to use the floating flooring method. Here, the word flooring boards are glued together to allow them to warp in harmony.
After installation, you will want to take care and protect your investment. While hardwood flooring is easy and to clean and maintain, there are a few things that will keep your floor shimmering for long. These include:
- Keep the floor dry. Any spills should be wiped off as soon as possible.
- Regular sweeping or vacuuming will keep dust marks on your floor at bay.
- Use hardwood floor cleaner to remove any markings, scuffs or stains that you might notice on the floor.
- Consider using ventilated rugs or floor protectors in high-traffic areas, near wet areas, and under furniture to slacken wear and tear.
When given the appropriate amount of consideration and care, your hardwood flooring should last you a lifetime.
If you are looking for a gorgeous looking LVP/LVT, Hardwood flooring and carpeting services in Bloomington, Minnesota, we are your best bet. Our craftsmanship is unrivaled and our installation process a breeze. We work with you to meet your deadlines and budget for either soft surface flooring or hard surface flooring.
Our services are uniquely tailored to offer something for everyone – residential or commercial. Call Anton's Floorcovering today for flooring advice or book one of our experts to take you through our range of custom services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost per square foot in Bloomington?
Refinishing cost per square foot in Bloomington depends on a few things we can only see in person: the total square footage, how many rooms and closets and stairs, the number of coats you want, whether you are adding a stain color, and how much prep the old finish and any damage need. A large open room costs less per square foot than a maze of small rooms with lots of edging, and stairs cost more per step than open floor. Because of that, we do not quote a flat per-foot number over the phone. We come out, measure, read the board thickness, and hand you a written quote. Call us at (952) 270-5197 to book that walk-through.
Screen and recoat vs full sand and refinish, which do I need?
A screen and recoat lightly abrades the existing finish with a buffer and lays one fresh coat on top. It is faster, cheaper, and less messy, but it only works if the finish is worn and not the wood itself. A full sand and refinish takes the floor down to bare wood and rebuilds the finish, which is what you need once there are scratches into the wood, gray or black water spots, or a color change. Our field test: drop a few beads of water on a worn spot. If it beads, a screen and recoat may be all you need. If it soaks in and darkens the wood, the finish is gone and it is time for a full sand.
Is dustless floor sanding available in Bloomington?
Yes. We run dust-containment sanding on Bloomington jobs, with the sander connected to a vacuum system that captures the vast majority of the dust at the source instead of letting it settle across your whole house. No sanding is truly 100 percent dust-free, but containment sanding keeps the mess and cleanup dramatically lower than the old open-bag method, which matters a lot when you are living in the home while we work.
How long does hardwood refinishing take?
For a typical room or two, plan on three to five days start to finish. The sanding is usually one day. Then each finish coat needs drying time before the next, and water-based finishes cure faster than oil-based. You can often walk on the floor in socks within about a day of the final coat, but hold off on rugs and heavy furniture for a week or two so the finish fully hardens. We give you the exact timeline for your floor and finish choice at the quote.
Do you serve areas around Bloomington too?
Yes. We are based in the south metro and cover Bloomington and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs. Bloomington neighbors like Edina, Richfield, Eden Prairie, and Burnsville are all within our regular service area for hardwood floor sanding and refinishing across the Twin Cities. If you want a sense of a nearby job, here is floor refinishing in neighboring Edina. To reach us, call (952) 270-5197 or request a written quote and we will scope the floor before we give you a number.
