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Refinishing - Wood floors that have become unsightly from years of wear or neglect can be restored to their original beauty. Machine sanding removes the old finish and exposes new wood. With the application of a finishing material, floors are like new again. We highly recommend you call us to have your wood floors professionally refinished.

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There are many products on the market today for finishing hardwood floors. We offer 3 types of finishes, all being no-wax finishes, which means low maintenance.

Our #1 finish is our Oil base Polyurethane. It is one of the most commonly?
used finishes on the market today and is very durable. This finish is available in satin,
?semi-gloss, and high-gloss. The most popular being semi-gloss.

The #2 finish we offer is a Swedish finish. Swedish finishes are also very durable,
?but also very smelly. The finish is available in matte, semi-gloss or gloss.

The #3 finish we offer is a Water Borne finish. It is fairly new to the market, but has proven to be very durable.

If there is another finish you prefer over these 3 we will gladly use that product instead.

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STAINING - ?Stain is available in 22 wood tone colors and can be used to enhance any bare or stripped wood surface. For colors visit. ?www.FlooringBonanza.com or www.minwax.com

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Preventive Maintenance

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Drying Time - Just prior to applying the finish, the heat needs to be set at 71 degrees in order for the finish to dry. This takes about 6 to 24 hours.?
DO NOT walk on the floors prior to being dry because imprints will occur. Appliances - Be careful when moving appliances. You should use a dolly or lay down plywood and move in the appliances over it. This is so the casters on the appliances won t leave indentations in the finish.
Furniture - Put fabric-faced glides on the legs of your furniture. They allow furniture to be moved easily without scuffing the floor. Clean the glides regularly because grit can become embedded in them. Some furniture may require barrel type roller casters, as ball type casters may cause damage. Grey, non-marking rubber casters are the best. Avoid any type of plastic caster.
Color Changes - Certain chemicals in wood oxidize in strong light, causing the wood to change color (weather or age) i.e.; develop patina. To avoid uneven appearance, move area rugs occasionally and drape or shade large west-facing windows. High Heels - Keep high heels in good repair. Heels that have worn down or lost their protective cap, exposing the steel support rod in the heel, will dent any floor surface, even concrete.
Animals - It is recommended that you clip your pets nails monthly or walk them on concrete to dull their nails.
Caring For Your Floors Vacuum - Vacuum regularly, as often as you vacuum carpets. A brush attachment works beautifully. Sweep or use a dust mop daily or as needed, but DO NOT use a household dust treatment as this may cause your floor to become slick or it may dull the finish.
Cleaning - For general cleaning, add 1 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of luke warm water. Dip a clean cloth or a sponge mop and wring nearly dry. Clean floor and wipe dry with a towel as you go. This procedure is recommended once a month. Weekly you can use BONA? Hardwood Floor Cleaner, designed for hardwood floors. Call us for more information on this product. Do not use an oil soap or any cleaning product that mixes with water. Ammonia will damage or dull many surface finishes and should not be used to clean your floor.

Waxing - NEVER WAX a surface finish. Wax will, in most cases, be slippery. Once waxed, the floor will not be able to be recoated to rejuvenate it. It will have to be completely sanded down to raw wood to restore the floor.

Cracks and Squeaks
All the wood in your home will contract or expand depending on the moisture in the air. Doors and windows may swell and stick during rainy seasons. In dry, cold weather, cracks and fine lines of separation may appear in wall cabinets and furniture. This is characteristic of wood because wood is a product of nature, and its natural quality is what makes it desirable.
Cracks - Reaction to humidity, or the lack of it, is happening constantly in your wood floors. Tiny cracks between the edges of boards may appear when dry conditions are produced by your heating system. This can usually be REDUCED by installing a humidifier. With a proper balance of moisture in the house, both family and floors benefit from a healthier environment.
Squeaks - When interiors become damp, the boards in your floor may expand and rub together producing a squeak.?

Periodic Care Recoating - When luster does not return in traffic areas such as doorways, kitchen sink, stove area, or hallways, the floor may need recoating. When this happens it s time to call FLOORING BONANZA ?973-448-7400 for recoating.?

Average Sanding Refinishing job usually takes 2 to 3 days

Sanding Dust- Mechanics/Refinishers are not allowed to dispose of sanding dust .All dust will be bagged and left on you curb.