Buff & Coat · $1.75/sq ft
Bring worn hardwood back in a day, without sanding.
We screen the old finish, prep it so the new coat bonds, and lay down a fresh coat of commercial-grade finish. No wood comes off. Very little dust. Back to normal fast.
Signs it's time
- Gray paths where people walk
- Scratches that catch the light
- A dull, flat look in the busy rooms
- It's been 3 to 5 years since the last coat
If the finish has worn through to bare wood, a recoat won't hide it. Catch it before that and you never have to sand.
| For 1,000 sq ft | Recoat | Full refinish |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | About $1,750 | Several times more |
| Time | 1 day | Several days |
| Dust | Very little | Sanding to bare wood |
How a Buff & Coat goes
Check and test
We look at the floor and test a small patch to make sure the new coat will bond.
Screen
A buffer with a fine screen scuffs the old finish so the new coat can grip.
Prep
We vacuum, tack and apply a bonding prep. This step is what makes a recoat last.
Fresh coat
One coat of commercial-grade finish. A second coat is available for worn or high-traffic floors.
Price
- Buff & Coat
- $1.75/sq ft
- Minimum
- $895
- 1,000 sq ft, about
- $1,750
- Second coat
- +$1.00/sq ft
- Care plan member price
- $1.50/sq ft
- Oiled floors (Rubio, Osmo)
- Quoted, $395 min
The Protect plan builds a Recoat Credit that pays for a Buff & Coat by year three. See plans
Will a recoat work on my floors?
On most site-finished floors and many factory-finished ones, yes. Floors that have had polish, wax or a "shine restorer" need extra prep. We test a small patch first, and if it won't work, we'll say so.
How soon can we walk on it?
Hours, not days. We'll tell you exact walk-on and furniture times for your floor at the check-up.
How often do floors need it?
Every 3 to 5 years for most homes, and every 1 to 3 with kids, pets or heavy traffic. A yearly deep clean in between keeps grit from wearing the finish.
How is this different from sanding and refinishing?
A recoat works on the finish only. We buff the surface, prep it so the new coat bonds, and apply fresh finish. No wood comes off, so it is faster, cleaner and costs much less.
What if my floor is past a recoat?
If the finish is worn through to bare wood or there are deep stains, it needs a full sand and refinish. That's what our main company, Matthews Hardwood Floors, does. The check-up tells you which one you need.
What clients say
4.8 stars from 48 Google reviews“Reliable, consistent, fast. Great work, would recommend them to anyone. Did our hardwoods and worked on a Sunday evening in order to finish so we could move into our new house. They didn't have to do that but went above and beyond.”
“Hired to refinish our floors, from moving furniture (heavy, handmade), to the refinishing of the floors, Matthews Hardwood is fantastic. Professional, timely, high quality, caring, friendly and accountable. Highly recommend.”
Past the point of a recoat?
Full refinishing and new floors are Matthews Hardwood Floors.
If the finish is worn through to bare wood, or you want new floors, stairs or repairs, that's our main company. Same family, same phone number.
Find out if your floor just needs a recoat.
Boise and Ada County. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.