What is the difference between refinishing and a recoat?
Refinishing is a longer process in which the existing finish is sanded down to the bare wood and then 3-4 coats of finish are applied. This is recommended if it has been more than 10-15 years since the floors have had any work or for people who are pulling up carpet to find existing wood floors. In most cases, refinishing will be required. A recoat is a simple, one day process in which we buff the top coat of finishing off and apply a new one. If this is done every 4-5 years, it can avoid doing refinishing work, and is less costly.
