Refinishing Wood Floors in a Brickell Condo: What to Expect
Updated: 19 hours ago
Quick answer: Refinishing means sanding the floor down to bare wood and putting on new stain and finish. In a Brickell condo, plan for your building's approval and work-hour rules, a few days out of the rooms being done, and a finish that suits a high-rise. Low and zero-VOC water-based finishes keep the smell down for you and your neighbors. If the floor is only dull and lightly scratched, a buff and recoat may be enough.
Ready to refinish your Brickell floors? Send a refinishing inquiry or call 908-232-6600, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Eastern.
Refinish, Recoat Or Replace?
Buff and recoat: a light abrasion and a fresh coat of finish. Good for dull floors with surface scratches that haven't gone through to the wood.
Full refinish: sanding to bare wood, then stain (if you want it) and new coats of finish. Good for deep scratches, worn traffic paths, or a color change.
Replace: when boards are badly damaged, loose, or there isn't enough wood left to sand.
Can Engineered Floors Be Refinished?
Read more: Laminate vs. Engineered Wood Flooring
Often, yes. It depends on how thick the top wood layer (the wear layer) is. A thick wear layer can be sanded, a thin one may only allow a recoat. An inspection can tell you which you have.
How Long Does It Take?
It depends on the size of the floor, its condition, the stain, and the number of coats. Each finish has its own dry and cure times, set by the maker. Plan for:
A few days when the rooms being done can't be used.
Light foot traffic first, then furniture, then rugs last, following the finish maker's times.
Air conditioning running at normal settings, because Miami humidity slows drying.
Planning With Your Building
Read more: Green Friendly Benefits to Wood Flooring
Check the building's work hours and noise rules, and book the service elevator.
Ask what the contractor needs to send, such as an insurance certificate.
Ask how dust will be contained in your unit and the hallway.
Choose a low-odor finish if neighbors share your air or hallway. See our green-friendly, zero-VOC finishes.
For building rules on new floors, see Wood Floors in Brickell Condos.
Choosing A Sheen
Matte and satin finishes hide scratches, sand and dust better than gloss, which helps in a beach city. Read High Gloss vs Matte Finish: Which is Right for You?
Learn about our sanding and refinishing in Brickell, or send a refinishing inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Should Wood Floors Be Refinished?
There's no set schedule. Refinish when scratches and wear go through the finish into the wood. A recoat every so often can push a full refinish further away.
Can I Stay In My Condo While The Floors Are Refinished?
Sometimes, if only some rooms are being done and you can stay out of them. With low and zero-VOC finishes the smell is much lower, but plan to stay off the floor until the finish maker says it's ready.
Do I Need My Building's Approval To Refinish Floors?
Usually refinishing doesn't change the floor itself, but building rules on work hours, elevators and contractor insurance still apply. Check with management first.
Can I Change The Color Of My Floors When Refinishing?
Yes. Once the floor is sanded to bare wood it can be stained a new color, within what the species allows. Ask for a stain sample on your own floor first.
Talk To A Wood Floor Expert About Your Brickell Home
Brickell Wood Floors, a Huggins Wood Floor Specialist brand, is led by Joe Avila, who brings 26 years in wood flooring and NWFA certifications (CSI, CI, CWFI, CFS). For more than a decade Joe has taught accredited continuing-education programs to AIA, ASID and IDCEC audiences. He trained at NWFA schools in advanced European techniques, including bending wood, custom herringbone and parquet design, mixing species, fuming, aniline dyes, tannic reactions and smoking. We serve Brickell and South Florida's luxury residences and ship material nationwide.
Call (908) 232-6600 (9am to 5pm Eastern), email Joe@hugginsflooring.com, book a virtual consultation, or send us a message.
Ready to refinish your Brickell floors? Send a refinishing inquiry, see our Brickell sanding and refinishing page, or call 908-232-6600.
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