Wood Floors 101
What your wood floors need depends on where the damage lives.
Some wood floors need cleaning. Some need a fresh protective coat. Some need wax removed first. Others need a full sand and refinish. The right answer starts with the floor condition, not a one-size-fits-all service.
Start Here
Match the symptom to the likely next step.
An in-home estimate confirms compatibility, but these are the common decision paths homeowners ask about.
Finish looks dull, cloudy, or scuffed
Start with professional cleaning or a Clean ReCoat assessment before assuming the floor needs sanding.
See this path ->Wax, acrylic, or cleaner buildup is on the surface
Buildup has to be removed before any new coating can bond correctly.
See this path ->Deep scratches, water damage, or exposed raw wood
Those problems often live below the finish and may require full sanding or board-level repair.
See this path ->You want a new stain color
A color change requires sanding to bare wood before stain can penetrate evenly.
See this path ->The Simple Rule
Preserve the wear layer whenever the floor qualifies.
Every full sanding removes wood. That is necessary for deep damage, exposed raw wood, and color changes, but it is not the first move for every dull or scratched floor. ReCoat Revolution starts by checking whether the existing floor can be cleaned, recoated, or repaired before recommending a full sand and refinish.