How to Choose a Hardwood Refinishing Pro in Metro Detroit
Refinishing looks simple and is anything but. The wrong sander leaves marks you cannot un-see once the finish hits. Here is how to find someone who will get it right.
What to ask
Ask what dust-containment system they use, how many grit passes they sand, whether they do a stain sample on your actual floor, and how many finish coats are included. Confident, specific answers signal experience. Ask for photos of recent floors — especially stained ones, since stain reveals sanding flaws an amateur cannot hide.
Warning signs
Walk away from anyone who skips the stain sample, will not specify the number of coats, has no dust plan, or pressures you to decide on the spot. A floor refinished too fast, with too few coats, or over poor sanding will not hold up — and fixing it means sanding all over again.
Starting from a vetted list
Every refinisher in our network is screened for licensing, insurance, and a real track record of clean work. You compare quotes and pick — but you are choosing among pros who have already proven they can do this, not rolling the dice on an ad.
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