Floor sanding and refinishing in Edina, 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 Edina and the south metro, and you get a written quote after we see the floor, not a phone guess.
Edina has some of the best original hardwood in the south metro, and that changes how we approach a job here. A lot of the housing near the Country Club district and the older streets off France and 50th was built before 1960, and plenty of those homes still have their original quartersawn and plainsawn oak under decades of finish. That old-growth oak is denser and more figured than most of what gets milled today, so restoring it almost always beats replacing it. On a solid 3/4-inch floor you usually have four to six full sandings to work with over its life, so unless yours has already been refinished several times or worn through to the tongue, sanding and refinishing wins on both cost and character.
Floor sanding in Edina, MN
A full-room floor sanding in Edina 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. On older Edina floors we go slower with the first pass, because that original oak can hide old cut nails, filled gaps, and shellac or wax under later coats, and a rushed coarse pass tears figured grain you cannot put back.
The single biggest reason we push proper sanding here is Minnesota's swing from bone-dry heated winters to humid summers. Much of Edina's older housing stock has moved through decades of that seasonal cycle, so an even, fully-leveled sand matters more than in a stable climate, otherwise gaps and ridges telegraph through the new finish within a season. 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. 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 Edina, 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. On original oak in an older Edina home, a lot of owners want to keep the natural tone and let the patina show rather than stain it dark, and we will show you a test patch before committing the whole floor. Water-based finishes dry fast and stay clear, which suits lighter and gray-toned looks and holds up in busy households with kids and pets. Oil-based ambers over time and lays down the warmer, traditional look that flatters old-growth oak. 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 Edina 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 Edina’ 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 Edina 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 Edina, 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
Can you refinish my floor instead of replacing it?
Usually, yes, and in an older Edina home it is almost always the better call. A solid 3/4-inch hardwood floor can typically be sanded and refinished several times over its life, and the original old-growth oak in many pre-1960 Edina houses is worth restoring rather than tearing out. On the walk-through we drop a few beads of water on a worn spot: if it beads, the finish is still doing its job and a screen and recoat may be all you need. If it soaks in and darkens the wood, the finish is gone and a full sand-and-refinish is the move. Replacement only wins when the wood is worn too thin to sand or the subfloor is compromised.
How much dust does floor sanding create?
Less than most people expect. We run dust-containment sanding on Edina 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, and you will still want to wipe down flat surfaces afterward, 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 much does floor sanding and refinishing cost in Edina?
Cost 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 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.
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 Edina too?
Yes. We are based in the south metro and cover Edina and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs. Edina neighbors like Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis 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 sanding in nearby Eagan. To reach us, call (952) 270-5197 or request a written quote and we will scope the floor before we give you a number.
