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Floor Restoration & Screen and Recoat in Rockford, IL

Bring life back to dull, scuffed floors without a full sand-and-refinish — faster, less disruption, lower cost.

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Floor Restoration

Refresh Your Floors Without the Full Refinishing Process

Floor restoration and screen-and-recoat in Rockford, IL refresh dull, scuffed hardwood without a full sand — most jobs take 1 day and floors are back in service within 24 hours. Ramos Wood Floors serves Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley, Belvidere, Roscoe, and Rockton with a 2-year workmanship guarantee.

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 is not completely gone and the wood itself is not scratched. We lightly abrade the existing finish and apply fresh top coats — no stripping, no dust containment needed. For deeper or historic work, see our historic home floor restoration guide, or our walk-through on restoring wood floors in Belvidere and Loves Park. 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

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Floor Assessment

We inspect the finish condition and determine if screen and recoat or full refinishing is the right solution.

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Deep Cleaning

Floor is thoroughly cleaned with a professional-grade cleaner to remove wax, oil, and residue.

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Screen Abrasion

Existing finish is lightly abraded (not sanded to wood) to ensure adhesion of new finish coats.

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New Finish Coats

1–2 fresh coats of Bona Traffic HD or matching finish applied for a like-new sheen.

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Cleanup & Care Guide

Full cleanup and written maintenance instructions so your refreshed finish lasts.

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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

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Dull, Flat Finish

Screen and recoat restores sheen without stripping or sanding.

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Light Surface Scratches

Surface-level scuffs are filled by new finish coats. Deep scratches require full refinishing.

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Minimal Downtime Needed

Screen and recoat is done in one day; you're back on the floor in 24 hours.

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Cost-Effective Maintenance

Screen and recoat costs 30–50% less than full refinishing — ideal for regular maintenance cycles.

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Commercial Floors

Ideal for offices, retail, and rental properties needing regular finish maintenance without closure.

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Loose Boards & Squeaks

Full restoration tightens loose boards and resolves squeaks and minor subfloor issues before the surface is renewed.

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Damaged Board Replacement

Boards with deep gouges, water damage, or pet stains are removed and seamlessly replaced with matching hardwood.

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Old Finish, Wax & Paint Buildup

Decades of old finish, wax, or paint are stripped away to reveal the natural wood beneath.

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Sun-Bleached & Faded Wood

Uneven fading and sun bleaching from large windows are corrected with color restoration and restaining.

Project Gallery

Real Project Photos

Commercial floor restoration and screen and recoat in Rockford, IL
Floor buffing and recoat on hardwood floors — Ramos Wood Floors Rockford
Restored hardwood floors after screen and recoat — Machesney Park, IL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Screen and recoat (also called buff and recoat) is a process where the existing finish surface is lightly abraded — not sanded to bare wood — and fresh finish coats are applied on top. It restores sheen and protects the floor without the cost or disruption of full refinishing.
If the finish is dull but the wood is not scratched through to bare wood, screen and recoat is usually the right answer. If wood scratches are visible, boards are damaged, or the finish is peeling, full refinishing is needed. We assess this during your free estimate.
Screen and recoat typically runs $1.50–$3 per square foot — roughly half the cost of full refinishing. We provide a free written estimate.
For residential floors with regular use, every 3–5 years. For commercial or high-traffic areas, every 1–2 years. Regular screen and recoat dramatically extends the time between full refinishing cycles.
No — wax must be completely removed before any new finish will bond. We test for wax during assessment and clean accordingly.
Yes — we provide floor restoration and screen and recoat services throughout Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton, Cherry Valley, and Belvidere, IL.
Yes — all floor restoration and screen and recoat work is backed by our 2-year workmanship guarantee.
We use Bona Professional Series cleaners for deep cleaning before screening, which removes wax, oil, and residue so the new finish coats bond properly.
Screen and recoat is the lightest option — we lightly abrade the existing finish and apply fresh top coats for a sheen refresh, done in one day. Refinishing sands down the top layer of wood to remove surface imperfections and applies a new finish. Restoration is the most in-depth process — it addresses structural issues, replaces damaged boards, strips decades of old finish or wax, and corrects sun bleaching before renewing the surface.
A standard room typically takes 3 to 5 days; a whole-house restoration can take 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the size of the area and the extent of the damage. Screen and recoat, by contrast, is usually done in a single day with floors back in service within 24 hours.
Yes — we specialize in uncovering and restoring hardwood floors hidden under carpet for years. These floors are often in surprisingly good condition underneath, and our restoration process cleans, repairs, and refinishes them back to life.
Standard restoration runs about $5 to $8 per square foot; extensive restoration with significant board replacement, subfloor repairs, or color correction can run higher. Screen and recoat is far less — about $1.50 to $3 per square foot. We provide a free on-site estimate for an accurate quote.

Related Services

Other Services You May Need

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Full sand-and-refinish when screen and recoat isn't enough.

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Commercial Floor Refinishing

Scheduled restoration programs for offices and commercial properties.

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Floor Repair

Fix damaged boards before restoration work begins.

View Floor Repair →

Service Areas

We Come to You Across the Rockford Region

Serving homeowners and businesses in Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle counties.

Rockford, IL Loves Park, IL Machesney Park, IL Roscoe, IL Rockton, IL Cherry Valley, IL Belvidere, IL All Areas →

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  • Free in-home estimate — no obligation
  • 2-year workmanship guarantee
  • Licensed & fully insured in Illinois
  • 13+ years of hands-on experience
  • Owner Daniel Ramos on every job
  • Serving all Rockford-area communities

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