Refinishing
Extend the Beauty of Your Wood Floor With a Buff & Coat
Aug
THE MR. FLOOR WOOD FLOOR BUFF AND COAT SERVICE
Do you remember the first time you walked on your brand new, or newly refinished floor? The luxurious wood had the most beautiful, even luster from edge to edge. You couldn’t imagine the floor looking more perfect than on that day!
Sadly, you were probably right.
Whether its sand and dirt brought in from the out-of-doors, scratches from a dog’s paws, or an Amazon box slid across the floor, the polyurethane finish of wood flooring will gather scratches over time. These mostly minor scratches might be all but invisible to the eye until the angled morning sun or the light from a lamp across the room reveal the blemishes in a way that can be disheartening.
At Mr. Floor we’re often asked what can be done to rejuvenate a wood floor’s luster. The answer, of course, will depend on the condition of the floor. If the polyurethane finish is intact and you’re unhappy because the floor is hazy, then a deep cleaning of the floor will often make the floor look almost new.
On the other hand, if the wood floor finish has been worn through and/or the wood itself has been exposed to dirt and water, then sanding away the old finish and putting down several coats of new polyurethane is the only way to bring back the shine.
Sandwiched in between a deep cleaning and a full-on refinishing of a floor is a service we call the Mr. Floor Wood Floor Buff and Coat. This service can transform a dull, lightly scratched finish into a floor that looks as beautiful as the day it was new!
HOW CAN I TELL IF MY WOOD FLOOR IS A GOOD BUFF AND COAT CANDIDATE?
First, if you’ve got water damage, cupping boards or obvious spots where the finish has worn away, your floor needs to be refinished, as a buff and coat can’t remove staining.
If there’s no obvious damage to the wood floor coating, look at the high traffic areas of your floor by the doorways, in front of the sink, or underneath your every-day seating areas. If the floor looks a little dull in these areas, but the color is the same as the rest of the floor, it’s worth having us come in and take a closer look. Mr. Floor Wood Floor Buff and Coat might be exactly what you need!
However, if the heavily trafficked areas look gray, or you can clearly see the foot traffic patterns, it’s likely that the finish has worn through to the wood and a full sanding and refinishing is the only way to rejuvenate the floor.
If after an initial examination of your floor you think it might be a candidate for a buff and coat service, here’s what you can expect.
WHAT IS THE WOOD FLOOR BUFF AND COAT PROCESS?
We’ve refined and perfected the Mr. Floor Wood Floor Buff and Coat process into a four step process.
Buffing: Our team comes in with a commercial buffing machine and a lightly abrasive pad that we run across the floor to scuff the surface of your existing finish just enough to provide bite for the new coat of polyurethane. We’re essentially adding a unform layer of scratches to the intact finish so that the new polyurethane can adhere.
Cleaning: After lightly scuffing the floor by machine and then by hand along the trim and corners, we thoroughly remove all dust and debris so that no particles are caught in the new finish and the application is as smooth as silk!
Coating: Once the floor is free of dust and debris, we’ll carefully apply a uniform coat of polyurethane that will add that new floor luster and several years of life to the finish of your floor.
Drying and Curing: We’ll time the work so that the entire process takes one business day, minimizing the disturbance to you and your loved ones while also giving the new coat of polyurethane time to fully cure.
PREVENT THE NEED FOR SANDING WITH REGULAR BUFF AND COAT MAINTENANCE
One of the most significant benefits of the Mr. Floor Buff and Coat service is that, if performed regularly, it can eliminate the need for your wood floors to ever be sanded again. Sanding is a more costly and invasive process that removes a layer of wood to address deep scratches, dents, and other major imperfections. However, when you maintain your floors with regular buffing and coating, the protective polyurethane layer is continuously refreshed before it has a chance to wear through to the wood itself.
By adhering to a consistent maintenance schedule—ideally every two to five years, depending on traffic and usage—you can keep your floors looking as stunning as the day they were installed or refinished. This approach not only saves you the time, cost, and hassle associated with full sanding and refinishing but also preserves the structural integrity and longevity of your floors. Regular buffing and coating prevent the accumulation of damage that eventually necessitates sanding, making it a proactive investment in the long-term beauty and durability of your wood floors.
THE RESULT OF THE MR. FLOOR BUFF AND COAT PROCESS
After our buff and coat process, not only will the minute scratches become invisible, your floor will be both beautiful and fully protected for the next two to five years! We put our 37 years and thousands of floor experiences into each and every job we do. If you’re interested in a free consultation for a Mr. Floor Wood Floor Buff and Coat, give us a call and we’ll come visit!
