Bona Domo®
Economical solution
A practical choice for low-traffic residential spaces: bedrooms, offices and guest rooms.
- Low traffic
- One-component, water-based, non-yellowing
- Satin-matte or semi-gloss
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Hardwood Floor Sanding & Refinishing in Charlotte, NC
We take scratched, gray or orange-toned floors back to bare wood and finish them in the color you choose.
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Sanding & refinishing
Is it right for your home?
Best for
- Scratched, dull or worn solid hardwood
- Floors exposed after carpet removal
- Changing the color of oak floors
- Getting a house ready to sell
Good to know
- Floors must be solid or thick-wear-layer engineered to be sanded
- Rooms are off-limits while stain and finish coats cure
- Stain colors look different on every floor, so we test samples on yours
- Deep pet stains or water damage may need board replacement first
DuraSeal Quick Coat
36 stain colors.
The same stain looks different on white oak and red oak. Switch the species below, then we test your favorites on your own floor before we finish.
Stain photos: DuraSeal. Screens and printers vary, so final color is approved from sample patches on your floor.
Bona · Loba
Choose your finish.
The finish is the clear protective coat over the wood. All of ours are water-based: low odor, clear, and dry fast. Here they are from economical to commercial grade; we recommend one after seeing your home, kids and pets.
Loba EasyFinish
Reliable performance
A great option for medium-traffic areas, balancing quality and affordability.
- Medium traffic
- One-component, water-based
- Satin, semi-gloss or gloss
Loba 2K Supra AT
Superior protection
Excellent resistance to scratches and daily wear. Perfect for busy family homes.
- Heavy traffic, kids and pets
- Two-component, ceramic-reinforced, non-yellowing
- Satin, semi-gloss or gloss
Bona Traffic HD®
Maximum durability
Recommended for high-end homes and heavy-traffic areas. The most durable finish in the Bona system.
- Extremely heavy traffic
- Two-component, commercial grade, stays clear
- Raw, extra matte, satin, semi-gloss or gloss
Sheen
How much shine?
Sheen is how much light the finish reflects. It does not change durability, only the look. Lower sheens hide everyday scratches and dust better.
Sheen tiles are an illustration on the same wood sample. We apply a test area so you can see the real sheen in your own light. Product names are trademarks of Bona AB and LOBA GmbH.
Buff & coat
A refresh without full sanding.
If your finish looks dull but the wood itself is in good shape, a buff and coat can bring back the sheen and the protection without sanding to bare wood. It does not remove deep scratches or change the color; for that, a full sand and refinish is the right job. We will tell you honestly which one your floor needs.
1. Deep clean
We machine-clean the floor first. Wax, polish or residue would keep a new coat from bonding.
2. Buff
The old finish is lightly abraded so the new coat grips.
3. New coat
A fresh coat of finish is applied across the whole floor.
4. Result
New coat on the left, old scratched finish on the right.
Our work
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On the job
What the work looks like.
Dustless sanding system
Our sander connects to a dust extractor, which greatly reduces dust in your home.
Sanded to bare wood
Freshly sanded oak in front; the old dark finish still on in the back.
We test the wood first
A quick test tells red oak from white oak. The same stain looks different on each, and replacement boards have to match.
Process
How it works
- I
Free in-home visit
We check the wood type, thickness, damage and any past refinishing.
- II
Repairs & prep
Furniture moved, rooms protected, damaged boards replaced.
- III
Sand & stain
Sanded to bare wood, stain samples approved by you, color applied.
- IV
Finish & cure
Protective coats applied and cured; we walk the floor with you at the end.
FAQ
Questions about sanding & refinishing.
How many times can a floor be refinished?
Solid 3/4" hardwood can usually be sanded many times over its life. Engineered floors depend on the thickness of the top layer; we check before quoting.
Can I stay home during refinishing?
Many families plan a few nights away while finish coats cure. We will tell you which rooms are off-limits and for how long.
Can you change the color of my floors?
Yes. Once the floor is back to bare wood we test stain samples on your actual boards so you approve the color before we finish.
How much does sanding and refinishing cost?
Sanding and refinishing starts at $3.49 per square foot. Your final price depends on the size of the area, the condition of the wood, any board repairs, the stain and the finish you choose. We confirm it in a written, itemized proposal after a free in-home visit.
How long does it take?
Most homes take three to five days from sanding to the last coat, plus cure time before furniture goes back.
What is a buff and coat?
A buff and coat (also called a screen and recoat) deep cleans the floor, lightly abrades the existing finish and adds a fresh protective coat. It renews sheen and protection, but it does not remove deep scratches or change the color. If the finish is worn through to bare wood, or you want a new color, a full sand and refinish is the right choice.
Free in-home estimate
Let's see what your floors could be.
Tell us about your project. We'll bring samples, measure, test moisture and leave you with a clear written proposal.
- No cost and no obligation
- Itemized written proposal, approved online
- Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 9–12
Prefer to talk? (704) 726-2575
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