Do I need to remove all furniture before hardwood refinishing?

We handle moving furniture out of the work area as part of your project. However, after the refinishing and drying process, customers are responsible for moving furniture back unless other arrangements are made.

How long does hardwood refinishing usually take?

Most refinishing projects are completed within 2–3 days, including sanding, custom staining, and applying three coats of finish.

When can I walk on newly refinished hardwood floors?

Light foot traffic (in socks) is typically allowed 7–8 hours after the final coat is applied. Furniture can be moved back after about 72 hours.

Can you change the stain color when refinishing hardwood?

Yes — we provide live stain sampling on your floor during the first day of the project so you can pick your perfect color.

Do you repair damaged boards before refinishing?

Yes — if your floors have damage, we can replace or repair boards before sanding to ensure a smooth, consistent final result.

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Hardwood Refinishing, Restored the Right Way

Bring your old floors back to life with expert sanding, custom staining, and flawless finish — backed by the only lifetime peel & crack warranty in the region.

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What Makes Better Call Paul Flooring Different?

Hardwood refinishing is a skilled trade — and we treat it like one.
We don’t send a crew with rental equipment and a guess at stain color.

Our team includes refinishing specialists skilled enough to handle everything from water-damaged boards to 100+ year old historic restorations — and we’re one of the only companies to offer a lifetime peel and crack warranty on refinished floors.

We help you refinish instead of replace — because sometimes, keeping your original hardwood is the better call.

Our Own Expert Refinishers

Next Day Service

Full Project Pricing On the Spot

Lifetime Warranty & Satisfaction Guarantee

Why Homeowners Choose Us for Hardwood Refinishing:

✅ True sanding & refinishing — no "screen & coat" shortcuts
✅ In-person custom color sampling before we stain
✅ We can repair or replace boards and match the existing floor
✅ Refinish staircases hidden under old carpet
✅ Industry-leading sanding tools and pro-grade stains
✅ 3 coats of finish for long-term protection
✅ Choice of matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss finish
✅ Done in as little as 2 days — walkable by Day 3
✅ Satisfaction guarantee + exclusive lifetime finish warranty

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What's Included in Your Refinishing Project

Our Refinishing Projects Include:

In-home evaluation of your current floors
Removal of old carpet/flooring or damaged coating
Sanding with professional dustless sanding equipment
In-person color sampling swatch process
Repair or replacement of damaged boards if needed
Application of water-based or oil-based stain
Application of 3 coats of finish (your choice: matte to gloss)
Walkable by Day 3 in most cases
Satisfaction guarantee + lifetime crack/peel protection

Get your full price for everything needed — on the spot without waiting days or weeks.

How We Approach Product & Finish Selection

We don’t push pre-packaged kits or "close enough" stain swatches.
We bring pro-grade water- and oil-based stain options, then sample them live in your space, using your lighting, your floor, and your input.:

Water-based = faster turnaround
Oil-based = deeper color tones with longer cure time
3 finish coats = longer protection, smoother look
You pick the finish: matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss

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Our In-Home Refinishing Process

Book your in-home evaluation
We inspect your floors, check damage, and walk you through options
Our team shows up ready to sand, sample stains, and transform your floors
We refinish everything in 2 days or less — you’re walking on it by Day 3
You get a lifetime finish warranty and a floor you love again

Worry-Free Hardwood Refinishing

Common Issues We Fix (And Prevent)

We’re called all the time to redo botched refinishing jobs or evaluate floors a bigger national flooring company said "should be completely replaced"

We don’t let this happen to you:

Peeling or cracking finish? Ours comes with a lifetime warranty.
Mismatched repairs? We match boards and stain tones in person.
Blotchy color? Our equipment keeps things smooth.
Different color? We sample it with you before we stain.

We’re not guessing — we’re restoring your hardwood with precision.

Reviews From Real Customers

100% Organic Reviews. Zero Gimmicks.
No incentives. No fake profiles. Just real homeowners sharing what it’s like to work with us — from quote to cleanup.

“We had carpet over old wood on our stairs and Better Call Paul refinished it into a showpiece. The process was awesome — we got exactly what we pictured.”

– Lisa C., Yardley, PA