What is the difference between installation and refinishing?
Below is a short list that details what is involved in each process. • Refinishing • Used to beautify existing wood floors. • Involves the removal of the existing stain or coating on the current wood floor by sanding. • Floor must be prepared for staining. • A new coating is applied using either oil or water base urethane. • Installation • Used to completely replace the current flooring system. • Involves the removal of the existing flooring down to the sub-flooring level. • The new wood flooring must be installed using either a nailed or floating floor system. • Depending on the type of flooring being installed (unfinished or pre-finished) the floor may have to be sanded and stained.
