Screen & Recoat Maintenance
Restore and maintain hardwood floors with professional sanding, refinishing, repair, screen and recoat, cleaning, polishing, and finish-care services across Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
Screen & Recoat
Screen & Recoat is a maintenance option for compatible hardwood floors where the existing finish is still intact but has become dull or lightly worn. The surface is lightly abraded and a fresh compatible topcoat is applied without sanding the floor down to bare wood.
What This Service Can Include
- Evaluation of the existing finish and compatibility
- Cleaning and preparation of the floor surface
- Light abrasion of the existing topcoat
- Application of a compatible maintenance coat
- Focus on surface-level wear rather than deep wood damage
- Drying and return-to-use guidance based on the finish product
When This Service Makes Sense
This service can be a practical option when wear is mainly in the topcoat. It is generally not appropriate for floors with exposed wood, deep scratches, severe discoloration, wax contamination, incompatible coatings, or a requested stain-color change.
Compare Hardwood Floor Service Pricing
Use these starting ranges to compare service types before opening the estimator. Final scope and price depend on the actual floor, condition, repairs, access, project size and selected finish system.
Starting prices are estimates for qualifying projects. Minimum service charges may apply. The estimator provides a preliminary range; final price is confirmed after project review.
A Clear 5-Step Screen & Recoat Process
Inspect the existing finish, wear pattern, contamination, and compatibility risks.
Confirm whether a maintenance recoat is appropriate or whether full sanding is the better option.
Clean and prepare the surface for controlled abrasion.
Screen or abrade the compatible existing finish and apply the approved topcoat.
Provide drying, curing, furniture, rug, and maintenance guidance for the product used.
What We Review Before Starting
Existing Finish
We review the existing coating, prior products, wear pattern, residue, and compatibility before selecting a maintenance or restoration process.
Floor Construction
Solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, previous sanding, repaired sections, board thickness, and transitions can all affect the appropriate scope.
Surface Wear vs. Wood Damage
Light dullness, finish wear, deep scratches, exposed wood, water damage, gaps, and discoloration are different conditions and should not receive the same treatment automatically.
Project Goals
Desired color, sheen, maintenance level, furniture, stairs, connected rooms, schedule, and return-to-use expectations are part of the project review.
Screen & Recoat FAQs
What is the difference between Screen & Recoat and refinishing?
Screen & Recoat refreshes a compatible existing topcoat without sanding to bare wood. Full refinishing removes the existing finish and is used for deeper damage, exposed wood, major discoloration, or color changes.
Can Screen & Recoat remove deep scratches?
No. It is primarily a surface-maintenance process. Scratches that extend through the finish into the wood generally require a different repair or refinishing approach.
Can every hardwood floor be recoated?
No. Finish compatibility, wax or polish contamination, factory coatings, previous products, and floor condition can affect whether a new coat can bond properly.
Can I change stain color with a Screen & Recoat?
No. A significant stain-color change generally requires sanding to bare wood as part of full refinishing.
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Project-Specific Pricing, Not One-Size-Fits-All Pricing
Starting Price Guidance
Starting at $1.50 / sq. ft. (Starting prices are estimates for qualifying projects; final pricing depends on floor condition, project size, repairs, and finish selection. Minimum service charges may apply.)
Final Scope Depends on the Floor
Final recommendations and pricing depend on the actual floor, existing finish, condition, repairs, square footage, access, selected products, and the work needed to achieve the agreed project scope.
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