Hardwood Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Make Your Wood Floors Look New Again
Over time, even the best hardwood floors can lose their shine. Scratches, wear patterns, fading, and outdated stain colors can make beautiful floors feel tired. Hardwood refinishing is the most effective way to restore the natural beauty of your wood floors — without the cost or disruption of replacement.
At Uptown Flooring, we provide professional hardwood floor refinishing services for residential, commercial, and historical properties throughout the Denver Metro areas. Whether your floors are dull, worn, or stuck in an older “orange” or dark tone, refinishing can completely transform the look and feel of your space.
What Hardwood Refinishing Can Do
Refinishing allows us to sand your floors down to bare wood, removing years of wear, scratches, and old finishes. From there, we help you select a stain and finish that complements your home, furniture, and personal style. Whether you prefer a lighter, natural look or a rich, darker tone, our team will guide you through your options and explain what works best with your specific wood species, traffic levels, and lifestyle.
Professional Refinishing, Done the Right Way
At Uptown Flooring, we follow and exceed National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) guidelines for sanding and refinishing. We use high-quality products and proven techniques to protect your investment and deliver long-lasting results.
Our team uses a dust-controlled sanding system that captures approximately 90% of airborne dust, helping keep your home cleaner during the process. We also carefully seal doorways, cabinets, and surrounding areas to further minimize dust and disruption.
From the initial consultation to final coat, every step is handled with precision, care, and respect for your home.
Our Hardwood Refinishing Process
Before work begins, we protect your space by sealing doorways and cabinetry. We then sand the floors down to raw wood using professional-grade equipment. Any gaps or imperfections are filled with appropriate wood filler before additional fine sanding to create a smooth, uniform surface.
Once the floors are clean and prepared, we apply your chosen stain or sealant. This is often the most exciting part of the process when the character and personality of the wood truly come to life.
After staining, we apply multiple coats of a durable top finish, screening and buffing between coats for maximum adhesion and smoothness. This final layer protects your floors from everyday wear while enhancing their natural beauty.
With proper care, a professionally refinished hardwood floor can look beautiful for many years. And when it starts to lose its luster again, we’re always here to help refresh it.
Stained or Natural? We’ll Help You Decide
You can choose to keep your floors natural with clear protective coats or select from a wide range of stain colors. We encourage homeowners to be present on the first day of refinishing to approve the final stain choice before we proceed.Our team is happy to offer guidance based on your wood species, lighting, existing décor, and personal preferences — ensuring you feel confident in this important decision.
Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Finishes
We offer both water-based and oil-based polyurethane finishes, each with distinct benefits.
Water-based polyurethane dries clear, maintains the natural color of the wood, and offers low odor, lower VOCs, and faster drying and curing times. It’s an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a modern, clean look with minimal disruption.
Oil-based polyurethane provides a warm, slightly amber tone that some homeowners prefer, particularly for traditional spaces. While it has a longer drying time and stronger odor during application, it remains a durable option for high-traffic areas.
For most homes, we recommend commercial-grade, two-component water-based finishes due to their hardness, fast cure times, durability, and low to no VOC content.
Why Refinish Instead of Replace?
Hardwood refinishing is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make to your home. It restores beauty, enhances comfort, and increases property value — all while preserving the original wood. Refinished hardwood floors are easier to keep clean, safer for bare feet, and highly desirable to future buyers. It’s a smart investment that delivers both immediate and long-term benefits.