Floor Restoration
Refresh Your Floors Without the Full Refinishing Process
A screen and recoat (also called a buff and recoat) is the ideal solution when your floors are dull and scuffed but the finish layer isn't completely gone and the wood itself isn't scratched. We lightly abrade the existing finish surface and apply fresh top coats — no stripping, no dust containment needed, and your floors are back in service in 24 hours.
For more serious wear, we also offer full restoration — deep cleaning, chemical etching, and fresh finish coats that bond to the existing surface without the cost of a full sand.
What's Included
Everything Covered in This Service
Floor Assessment
We inspect the finish condition and determine if screen and recoat or full refinishing is the right solution.
Deep Cleaning
Floor is thoroughly cleaned with a professional-grade cleaner to remove wax, oil, and residue.
Screen Abrasion
Existing finish is lightly abraded (not sanded to wood) to ensure adhesion of new finish coats.
New Finish Coats
1–2 fresh coats of Bona Traffic HD or matching finish applied for a like-new sheen.
Cleanup & Care Guide
Full cleanup and written maintenance instructions so your refreshed finish lasts.
2-Year Guarantee
All restoration work backed by our 2-year workmanship guarantee.
How It Works
Our Step-by-Step Process
Assessment
We test your existing finish for compatibility and check for any deep scratches or damage that would require full refinishing instead.
Deep Cleaning
Floor is cleaned with a pH-neutral cleaner and allowed to fully dry — critical for finish adhesion.
Screening
A screen pad on a buffer lightly abrades the existing finish surface for mechanical adhesion without removing wood.
Tack & Wipe
Dust is vacuumed and the floor is wiped with a tack cloth before any finish is applied.
Finish Application
1–2 coats of finish applied, with proper drying time between coats.
24-Hour Cure
Floors are ready for light foot traffic after 24 hours. Full cure in 7 days.
Materials & Products
What We Use on Every Project
Finish coats are matched to the existing sheen level using Bona Traffic HD or an equivalent waterborne finish in matte, satin, or semi-gloss. We use Bona Professional Series cleaners for the deep cleaning step.
Important: Screen and recoat only works when the existing finish is compatible (waterborne on waterborne, or oil on oil) and the finish layer is intact. We test before proceeding.
Common Problems We Fix
Floor Issues We Solve
Dull, Flat Finish
Screen and recoat restores sheen without stripping or sanding.
Light Surface Scratches
Surface-level scuffs are filled by new finish coats. Deep scratches require full refinishing.
Minimal Downtime Needed
Screen and recoat is done in one day; you're back on the floor in 24 hours.
Cost-Effective Maintenance
Screen and recoat costs 30–50% less than full refinishing — ideal for regular maintenance cycles.
Commercial Floors
Ideal for offices, retail, and rental properties needing regular finish maintenance without closure.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Services
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Service Areas
We Come to You Across the Rockford Region
Serving homeowners and businesses in Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle counties.
Free Estimate
Get Your Free, No-Obligation Estimate
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with honest pricing and a plan. No pressure, no surprises.
- Free in-home estimate — no obligation
- 2-year workmanship guarantee
- Licensed & fully insured in Illinois
- 13+ years of hands-on experience
- Owner Harnol Ramos on every job
- Serving all Rockford-area communities
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(917) 957-0253