Hardwood Refinishing
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Hardwood Refinishing That Brings Tired Floors Back to Life in the South Denver Metro
Sand, stain, and refinish your existing wood floors - dust-contained, low-VOC, and ready to walk on the same week, anywhere in the South Denver Metro.
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Refinish before you replace
Most worn-out hardwood doesn't actually need to be torn out - it needs a proper refinish. Above Grade Flooring, the Lone Tree-based crew Brian Blaylock started in 2022, brings tired floors back to like-new condition using near-dustless sanding, custom stain matching, and water-based polyurethane finishes that cure in days rather than weeks.
We refinish solid hardwood, engineered hardwood with at least a 3mm wear layer, and parquet throughout the South Denver Metro. Refinishing usually runs 30-50% of what a full tear-out and replacement would cost, and it keeps the grain and character of wood that's often decades old.
Matching the fix to what your floor actually needs
A full sand-down isn't always necessary. We'll look at your floor in person and recommend whichever of these gets the job done without over-spending.
- Recoat / screen-and-coat - a light surface refresh for floors that are basically in good shape, just scuffed. Done in 1-2 days with no stain change.
- Buff-and-coat (sandless) - clears out light scratches and everyday wear in 2-3 days, with minimal dust and no stain change.
- Full sanding and refinish - the right call for deep scratches, gouges, water rings, or old finishes, and the only option that allows a full stain color change. Runs 3-5 days.
Special Financing Available*
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See design consultant for details.
Learn morePicking a stain and finish
Once a floor is sanded down to bare wood, you're choosing from the same range of options as new hardwood - whitewashed, natural, grey, fumed, classic mid-tone oak, or a deep espresso. We bring stained sample boards in your actual wood species so you're deciding under your own home's light, not a store's. Top coats run from matte to satin to semi-gloss, in either water-based polyurethane (low odor, faster cure) or traditional oil-based.
A dust-controlled process you can live around
Our sanding equipment connects straight to commercial HEPA vacuums that pull nearly all the dust out at the source, and we hang plastic containment between rooms so it doesn't drift through the rest of the house. Most families stay living in the home during the project - we just close off whichever rooms are actively being worked on.
Hardwood refinishing pricing in the South Denver Metro
Pricing is per square foot of floor being refinished, and whole-house jobs get a volume discount.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recoat / screen-and-coat | $1.99 - $2.99 / sq ft | A light refresh with no stain change |
| Buff-and-coat (sandless) | $2.99 - $4.49 / sq ft | Clears out everyday surface wear |
| Full sanding + clear finish | $3.49 - $4.99 / sq ft | Our most commonly chosen option |
| Full sanding + custom stain | $4.49 - $6.49 / sq ft | For a full color change |
| Stairs refinishing (per stair) | $45 - $75 each | Bundled into whole-floor jobs |
Every quote starts with a free in-home assessment, so we can recommend the lightest method that solves the problem - and ask about our senior and military discount.
Hardwood Refinishing - frequently asked questions
Solid hardwood can typically be refinished 5 to 7 times over its life. Engineered hardwood needs at least a 3mm wear layer to be sanded, and can usually handle 1 to 2 refinishes. We check your wear-layer thickness during the in-home visit before quoting anything.
Water-based polyurethane is walkable in socks within 4 to 6 hours and fully cured in about 7 days. Oil-based finishes need roughly 24 hours before light foot traffic and 2 to 4 weeks to fully cure. We build the schedule around your household.
Surface-level water marks almost always sand out completely. Deep, dark staining from water that sat for weeks can go all the way into the board and may need a section replaced before we refinish around it - we'll tell you which situation you're in during the assessment.
Yes - a full sanding brings the floor back to bare wood, and from there we can stain it into any current color, including grey, whitewash, espresso, or a fumed European look. We'll test the stain on your actual floor before we commit to it.
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At Above Grade Flooring, we're known for having the best installation services alongside reliable customer service, that leaves you supported and cared for. People are what matter the most to us – both our employees and customers. We're looking to build life-long partnerships with you.
We are obsessed with customer service – because we know it's our number one differentiator from other flooring installers. We serve this area with complete focus on making it as easy as possible for you and keeping you posted on every element of your project throughout the process.
We love helping homeowners with flooring, furniture moving, and other home interior work. This specialization ensures the strongest level of expertise for any work we do – and helps you get the best deal for the price possible.
We do offer financing solutions and can work with you on different options. With financing, we offer a relatively straightforward process which allows homeowners support to complete a needed project even when you may not have cash on hand.
If you notice any damage to your flooring, promptly document the issue and contact us right away. Our team will assess the situation and ensure your floor is restored to its original, flawless condition!
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