Many beautiful floors are hidden under carpet or just worn down by years of traffic, exposure to the sun, water damage or extensive heat. Alpine Flooring combines years of experience in the field with the use of the latest refinishing equipment to revive even the most tired floors. Sometimes a floor with
shallow scratches or a dull surface needs only a top coat of finish to bring back it’s original beauty. Several grades of sanding paper will be used to remove all scratches and stains. Once the wood is buffed and cleaned, the natural color can be left or color can be added by application of a stain.
The process will be completed with a polyurethane coating for protection against moisture and scratches. Our free consultation includes an evaluation and a recommended treatment for your hardwood floor.

Surface Finishes
Surface finishes are the most popular kind. They require a stain to achieve the desired color and then a top coat of polyurethane or varnish for protection. Surface finishes are easy to maintain and quite durable. The four surface finishes are:
Penetrating Finishes
Penetrating finishes penetrate the wood deeper than surface finishes. The finish soaks into the wood and then a wax is applied to give a low-gloss sheen. With this finish, wax needs to be reapplied periodically and only certain cleaners can be used on the floor. For this reason, surface finishes may be a better bet for the non-professional installer.


Wood Floor Maintenance
It is advisable to sweep a wood floor with a soft broom or use a vacuum with a bristol.
When washing, only use the manufacturer recommended cleaner with a dry mop and a
terry cloth cover.


How to tell if your floor needs refinishing
The great thing about wood floors is that they can last forever with proper care. No matter how careful you are with your hardwoods, though, you will still have to refinish them at some point. If your floors take a beating, from pets for example, you may have to refinish more often. Some floors only need to be refinished every three years, while some high-traffic floors may need more frequent refinishing.

If you're wondering how you can tell that your floors need to be refinished, there is a test you can take. First, find a high-traffic area where the finish is likely to be most worn and pour a tablespoon of water onto the floor. If the water beads up and you can wipe it without a trace, the finish is still working and you don't need to refinish. If the water slowly soaks into the wood floor creating a moderately darkish spot, the floor is partially worn. You don't need to refinish right away, but you'll want to save room on your "to do" list. If the water immediately disappears into the wood leaving an obvious dark spot, it's time to refinish the floor.