Hardwood flooring in Manchester, MO

Homes built through Manchester in the 1950s and 1960s were commonly floored with 3/4 inch solid oak strip, and much of it has spent decades hidden under carpet installed sometime later. Pulling that carpet back during a free measure and finding untouched original wood is one of the most satisfying parts of working in this city, and it happens often.

Refinishing that original floor almost always costs less than buying new hardwood of comparable quality, and it preserves character that newer flooring cannot replicate, from the narrower strip width to the natural grain variation that decades-old oak develops. We check the wear layer remaining on the boards during the estimate to confirm there is enough material for another sanding.

Before refinishing, we check the subfloor and the boards themselves for loose spots, since decades of settling in an older Manchester home can loosen fasteners that need to be re-secured before sanding begins. Skipping that step means squeaks come right back once the new finish is applied.

For new installations over an existing subfloor, we confirm moisture content and flatness first, particularly in split-level homes where different sections of the house were built at slightly different times and can settle unevenly relative to one another.

Our sales team measures the space, evaluates the existing wood or subfloor, and tests stain samples directly on your own floor when refinishing so you see the actual result rather than a showroom sample under different lighting. You receive one written price covering material, labor and any prep work identified at the measure.

Refinishing typically takes two to three days including drying time between coats, while new installation runs slightly longer depending on square footage. Our production manager coordinates scheduling and crew assignments, and the crew seals off adjoining rooms to control dust during sanding. We walk the finished floor with you before considering the job done.