Hardwood Refinishing
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Bay Area
Sand, stain, and refinish your existing wood floors - dust-contained, low-VOC, and ready to walk on the same week, anywhere in Bay Area.
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Bring your hardwood floors back to life
Most worn hardwood doesn't need to be replaced - it needs to be refinished. MC Flooring brings tired floors back to brand-new condition with 99% dustless sanding, custom staining, and modern water-based polyurethane finishes that cure in days instead of weeks.
We refinish solid hardwood, engineered hardwood (with at least a 3mm wear layer), and parquet across Bay Area. Refinishing typically costs 30-50% of a full replacement and keeps the patina, grain, and character of the wood you already own.
Three levels of refinishing
Not every floor needs a full sand-down. We'll assess yours and recommend the lightest, fastest, lowest-cost method that will actually solve the problem.
- Recoat / screen-and-coat - light surface refresh. Best for floors in good shape with minor scuffs. 1-2 days, no stain change.
- Buff-and-coat (sandless) - removes light scratches and surface wear. 2-3 days, no stain change, minimal dust.
- Full sanding and refinish - removes deep scratches, gouges, water marks, and old finishes. Allows full stain color change. 3-5 days.
Custom staining and finish choices
Once your floor is sanded raw, the stain world opens up - whitewashed, natural, grey, fumed, classic mid-tone oak, rich espresso. We bring sample boards stained in your wood species so you can choose under your home's lighting. Top coats range from matte to satin to semi-gloss in water-based (low odor, fast cure) or oil-based polyurethane.
99% dustless process
Our sanders are connected to commercial HEPA vacuums that capture nearly all the dust at the source. Combined with plastic containment between rooms, the dust you'd expect from a refinish job basically doesn't happen. You can live in the house through the project - we just block off the rooms being worked on.
Hardwood refinishing pricing in Bay Area
Pricing is per square foot of floor space being refinished. Whole-house jobs receive volume discounts.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recoat / screen-and-coat | $1.99 - $2.99 / sq ft | Light refresh, no stain change |
| Buff-and-coat (sandless) | $2.99 - $4.49 / sq ft | Removes light wear |
| Full sanding + clear finish | $3.49 - $4.99 / sq ft | Most popular option |
| Full sanding + custom stain | $4.49 - $6.49 / sq ft | Change color completely |
| Stairs refinishing (per stair) | $45 - $75 each | Add to whole-floor jobs |
Free in-home assessment - we'll tell you the lightest method that will actually solve the problem.
Hardwood Refinishing - frequently asked questions
Solid hardwood can be refinished 5-7 times over its lifetime. Engineered hardwood with a 3mm+ wear layer can be refinished 1-2 times. We confirm wear-layer thickness during the in-home assessment.
Water-based polyurethane is walkable in 4-6 hours and fully cured in 7 days. Oil-based takes 24 hours before light foot traffic and 14-30 days for full cure. We schedule around your life.
Surface water marks usually sand out completely. Deep black stains where water sat for weeks may need board replacement before refinishing. We assess on-site.
Yes - full sanding takes the floor back to raw wood, and we can stain it any modern color including grey, whitewash, espresso, or fumed European looks. We'll sample stains on your actual floor before committing.
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The MC Flooring Experience™
Schedule a consultation
Choose a time that suits you and we will bring flooring samples to your home.
Measure, advise, and quote
We measure each room, check the subfloor, recommend options, and send a clear written estimate.
Careful installation
From removal and prep to the final trim, we keep your home protected and tidy.
Final walk-through
We review the finished floors with you and stay a phone call away if anything needs attention.
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Installation, removal, repair, and finishing details handled by a careful local crew.
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Our core values
Premium quality Clean lines, tight seams, and well-prepared subfloors. We hold every installation to a standard we would want in our own homes.
No pressure sales You get honest advice and a clear written estimate, with room to decide at your own pace.
Service that cares A family-run team that answers the phone, shows up when we say we will, and treats your home with respect from start to finish.
Interior solutions Not sure which look suits your space? We will talk through color, finish, and plank style with you, right in your own lighting.
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Devoted to serving families in Bay Area
From San Jose and the South Bay to Palo Alto and the Peninsula, we are proud to install floors for our Bay Area neighbors. We also serve Monterey County, bringing the same careful attention to every home.
- San Jose, CA
- Palo Alto, CA
- Gilroy, CA
- Hollister, CA
- Watsonville, CA
- Salinas, CA
- Seaside, CA
- Marina, CA
- Monterey, CA
- Pacific Grove, CA
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Castroville, CA
- Gonzales, CA
- Soledad, CA
- Greenfield, CA
MC Flooring is a licensed, insured, family-run flooring company serving the Bay Area. You work directly with the owner's team, receive a clear written estimate, and get careful installation with a tidy, respectful jobsite.
We visit your home, measure the space, look at your subfloor, and bring samples so you can judge color and texture in your own light. You then receive a written estimate with no obligation.
We install luxury vinyl plank, solid and engineered hardwood, and laminate, and we also handle old-floor removal, subfloor prep, floor repair, and stair installations for homes and commercial spaces.
If you notice a problem with our workmanship, document it with a few photos and contact us right away. We will come out, assess the issue, and make it right. Manufacturer warranties on materials are reviewed with you before you decide.
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