When a floor needs a full refinish
If your floors are worn through, gray, deeply scratched, or you just want a different color, they need to be sanded down to bare wood and finished again. That’s a refinish. We do it with dust-extraction sanders, water-based low-VOC finishes, and a crew that treats your house like somebody lives in it, because somebody does.
Not sure if you need a full refinish or just a recoat? That’s the most common question we get, and it’s usually answerable from a couple of photos. Call or text Ken before you book anything.
Refinish or just recoat?
Refinish or just recoat?
A full refinish sands the floor to bare wood, then stains and finishes it. A deep clean and recoat leaves the existing finish alone, cleans it, and adds a new coat on top. Recoat only works if the finish is dull but still intact, and it can’t change the color. If you can see gray or bare wood, or water has soaked in, you need a refinish. Send Ken a photo and he’ll tell you which.
How dusty is it?
Far less than you’d expect, but not zero. Every sander we run is connected to dust extraction, we seal off the rooms we’re not working in, and we clean up at the end of each day. You’ll still want to cover anything you’d rather not wipe down.
How long until we can use the rooms?
Most full refinishes take 4 to 7 days on site for about 1,000 square feet. You can walk on the floor in socks 5 hours after the last coat, put furniture back after 24 hours, and lay rugs after 7 days. Your written quote will have the exact schedule for your house.
Can you change the stain color?
Yes, on a full refinish. Ken will talk color with you on the phone first. Send him inspiration photos and he’ll suggest stains from our line. Then we put one to five samples on your prepped floor so you can pick in your own light, on your own wood. A recoat can’t change color.
What does it cost?
It depends on square footage, the condition of the floor, stairs, and which finish you choose. Ken can give you a realistic range on the phone from photos and rough dimensions. The in-home visit turns that into one written quote, and that number doesn’t change.
What is warrantied?
Our workmanship, always. If something is our fault, we fix it. On the finish itself: a full refinish done with WearMax Armor carries our 10-year wear-through warranty. Standard finish and recoats don’t carry a finish warranty, because how long a finish lasts depends on how the floor is used. Full details are on the FAQ page.
Less Dust
Dust in the air ends up in the finish. That’s the practical reason we run extraction on every sander and seal off the rest of the house, not just so your countertops stay clean.
Healthier Air
Our finishes are water-based and low-VOC. They dry in hours instead of days and the smell is gone by the time you’re back in the room.
Standard or Armor?
Our standard finish is a two-part polyurethane called CeramicStar. WearMax Armor is the upgrade: a harder wear layer that we back with a 10-year wear-through warranty.
About the two finishes
Every floor gets one of two finishes. Both are water-based and low-VOC.
Standard: CeramicStar 2K polyurethane. A good, durable finish. Plan on a deep clean and recoat every 3 to 5 years to keep it from ever needing another full sand.
Upgrade: WearMax Armor. Ceramic particles in the finish make a noticeably harder surface. Most homes go 15 to 20 years before a recoat. On a full refinish or a new site-finished install, we back it with our 10-year wear-through warranty. Ken will tell you on the phone whether it’s worth it for your rooms; for a guest bedroom it usually isn’t, for a kitchen with a dog it usually is.
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Custom Air Returns and Flush Mount Vents Available
While the floor is open we can rout in flush-mount steel floor vents or swap the wall returns for ones that match. It’s the one small thing that makes a refinished floor look finished.
Two Options Available:
- Wall Mount Air Returns – Clean, modern replacements for standard vents.
- Flush Mount Floor Vents – Routered directly into your hardwood flooring for a seamless, built-in look.
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We work across central Pennsylvania: Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Hershey, York, Selinsgrove, State College, and the towns between. Our crews are in those areas every week.
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After Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Rich Roush
2 months ago
Great to work with and they were very responsive! Work was high quality and they listened well and performed appropriately. Did work as quoted, timely and they cleaned up professionally!!!
Elam Weaver
2 months ago
We are very pleased with the flooring job that was done in our house. The floor was sanded stained and finished with very little dust and the finished product is beautiful.
Maria A
2 months ago
Ken and his team were phenomenal to work with. We recently bought an 1890s home which needed some revitalization. They refinished the original old growth pine upstairs, refinished the stairs, and installed new hardwood downstairs. The first floor was very uneven, and they managed to make it level. Everyone we talked to was polite and knowledgeable. Ken kept us apprised of delays and options. They didn't cut corners, and finished the job completely. Already recommended them to our friends. The best.
Joshua Arnold
4 months ago
Great work, we removed carpet to find a pretty bad flooring mishap. Hardwood floors under carpet, with mis matched sub flooring. The team, removed old flooring, replaced some subflooring, laced in new hardwood, sanded, stained and finished. They cleaned the home and left the way they found it. Great pricing, response time, and professional group. Floor looks like it was always there. Photos tell the story.
Melea M
4 months ago
Excellent experience from start to finish! I had the pine floors refinished in my small log cabin, and they turned out beautiful. Great workmanship, excellent communication, and very professional service. Highly recommended!
steve keefer
6 months ago
I had this company redo my whole house, about 2100 square feet of wood. From the first estimate through the measuring to ordering the product exactly as we wanted it to fnishing up by sweeping and mopping the floor, they were just superb. The workers were extremely detail oriented, matching exisiting floorings and transitions. Every cut was precise, including around corners, heater vents, and inlaid door closure plates. They redid any small item that did not meet their specifications. They worked around a problem created with using new glue to make sure the floor was perfect. The workers were reliable, showing up on time as scheduled. Although small hurdles crop up as in any job, the entire floor was finished to the highest standards of quality and the best professionalism. If I could give them ten stars, I would. I highly highly recommend this company,
amy flaherty
7 months ago
Amazing experience from start to finish. Ken was super responsive. Answered his phone. Gave us an estimate right away. The actual amount was more affordable than we expected and his crew did an outstanding job. Respectful of our house. Communicated effectively. I would absolutely hire them again
Kirk Moll
8 months ago
I am very happy with my experience with Quality Hardwood refinishing my hardwood floors. They did beautiful work. Ken and all his workers were conscientious and professional in the work they did. They did their work in a very timely fashion and worked carefully with me to get the look that met my expectations.
Where we work
We refinish floors across central Pennsylvania. If you’re in one of these towns, there’s a page with details for your area:
Harrisburg · Camp Hill · Mechanicsburg · Carlisle · Hershey · York · Selinsgrove · State College
Not on the list? We probably still come to you. Ask Ken.
Not sure what your floors need?
Call or text Ken at 717-320-6393. He'll ask about the rooms, how you use them, and what you're hoping for, and tell you honestly whether you need a refinish, a recoat, or nothing yet. Photos help. Nobody comes out until it makes sense to.
Prefer to write it down? Use the quote form and Ken will call you back.