How Many Times Can Hardwood Floors Be Sanded?
In This Guide
Solid hardwood
Traditional solid hardwood often allows multiple professional sandings over its life, but previous aggressive sanding can reduce what remains.
Engineered hardwood
The wear layer is much thinner and may permit limited sanding—or none at all—depending on the product.
Look at the tongue and groove
A professional can assess remaining material and signs of prior sanding before deciding how aggressive a restoration can be.
Preserve wood when possible
Screen & Recoat and other maintenance services do not remove the same amount of wood and can extend the interval between full sandings.
Historic floors
Older floors deserve especially careful evaluation because preserving original material may be part of the goal.
Get the right diagnosis before choosing a service
Hardwood floors can look similar while needing very different solutions. True Clean evaluates the condition of the wood, existing finish, contamination, wear and the result you want before recommending a process.
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