Buff and Coat verses full hardwood re-finish

Refinishing your hardwood floor versus using a buff and coat system

 If you have hardwood flooring in your home, it is very important that you know how to maintain and preserve its beautiful finish.  Over time your floors will sustain some damage from normal wear and tear.  This brings to mind two questions. How do you know when it is time to refinish my hardwood floors?  Should I completely refinish the floors or just have a buff and coat finish?

As a general rule, hardwood floors should be refinished every 5-7 years when it has deep scratches and dirt becomes imbedded and is hard to remove. If your floors are newer and have only slight surface scratches you may be able to get by with a buff and coat.  Although both processes require the homeowner to completely remove all furnishings from the room, there is a difference in price, quality, process, and life expectancy for the different finishes.

Buff and Coat processes are an inexpensive solution for newer floors that are in excellent shape and just need slight restoration.  They generally cost about $1.50 per square foot and can be done in one day.  Their finish life expectancy is about 2-3  years which means you are just delaying the inevitable full refinish of your flooring.  I would probably only consider this process if you are in a hurry and planning an event like a high school graduation or the sale of your home. 

Hardwood floor refinishing reconditions your wood, protects it with multiple coats of finish, and has a much longer life expectancy for the finish. It generally costs about $3.00 per square foot and has a life expectancy of 5-7 years. Hardwood Refinishing takes several days but in the long run may be your best option because when you factor in the savings over time, refinishing your hardwood may be the most economical solution. 

For more information contact Kurt Kuhlmann at 612-644-8779 or visit us on the web at www.brflooring.biz

B & R Hardwood and Tile

8445 Powers Place

Chanhassen, MN 55317