Hardwood sanding and refinishing in Alexandria, VA
Your hardwood floors tell the story of your home, every step, every sunlit afternoon, every gathering around the table. Over time that beauty can dull under scratches, sun fading, and decades of daily wear. A professional sand and refinish restores the wood you already own and brings out a finish that looks and feels brand new.
At Arlandria Floors, we have proudly served Alexandria, VA, Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Springfield, VA, and Fairfax, VA since 1969. As your local flooring experts, we treat every refinishing project with the same care whether it is a single room or an entire home. Explore our full range of hardwood flooring options alongside our refinishing work.
What our sand and refinish service includes
Our team handles every stage of the process in-house, from the first pass of the sander to the final protective coat. Here is what a typical project looks like:
- Careful sanding to remove old finish, scratches, minor dents, and years of built-up grime
- Custom stain matching in trending 2026 tones like natural white oak, warm greige, and rich chestnut
- Your choice of matte, satin, or oil-rubbed finish for a soft, modern look
- Dust-containment sanding to keep your home clean during the project
- A durable topcoat built to stand up to pets, kids, and daily life
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Solid wood, engineered hardwood, and tricky repairs
Solid hardwood can typically be sanded and refinished several times across its lifespan, which makes it one of the best long-term investments in a home. Engineered hardwood can often be refinished too, depending on the thickness of its wear layer, and our team will always check before recommending a path forward.
If your floors only have minor surface wear, a screen and recoat may be all you need to restore the shine. For boards that are damaged beyond repair, we offerflooring repairs and board replacement as part of the process.
Why homeowners across the DMV trust us
We have been recognized by The Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers' Checkbook for the quality of our work. We combine deep product knowledge with the kind of personalized, attentive service that only comes from decades in the same community. Every refinishing quote starts with a free in-home estimate so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions about hardwood sand and refinishing
How long does hardwood refinishing take?
Most single-room projects take 3 to 5 days from sanding through the final coat, and whole-home projects typically run 5 to 7 days. Drying and cure time between coats is the main factor, not the sanding itself.
Do I need to move out during the project?
You can usually stay in the home, but the refinished rooms will need to stay empty of foot traffic for at least 24 hours after the final coat, and furniture should wait 48 to 72 hours. We will walk you through the schedule in advance so you can plan around it.
How messy is the sanding process?
Much less than it used to be. We use modern dust-containment sanding equipment that captures the majority of particles at the source, so cleanup is minimal and your air quality stays protected.
Can engineered hardwood be sanded and refinished?
Often yes, but it depends on the thickness of the wear layer above the plywood core. We inspect this during your free estimate and recommend refinishing, a light screen and recoat, or replacement based on what the wood can handle.
Talk to our flooring experts today
Thinking about breathing new life into your hardwood? We would love to take a look and show you what is possible. Reach out to our team to schedule your free in-home estimate, and let our flooring experts help you bring your floors back to their best.
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