Screen & Recoat vs. Sanding: Which Does My Floor Need?
Screen & Recoat
Best suited to finish wear, light scratches and loss of protection when the underlying wood and color remain acceptable.
Full sanding
Best suited to deep damage, widespread bare wood, major discoloration or when a homeowner wants a different stain color.
Cost and disruption
A maintenance recoat is typically less invasive because it avoids the multiple sanding stages required for a complete refinish.
The biggest mistake
Choosing sanding simply because a floor looks bad can remove wood unnecessarily. Choosing a recoat when the wood is badly damaged can under-deliver.
How we decide
We inspect wear depth, contamination, exposed wood, color goals and previous coatings before recommending either service.
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.
Not Sure What Your Floor Needs?
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