Recoating explained

A recoat is a thorough cleaning process that abrades the top coat of finish but does not remove any wood. After the abrasion (buffing) a new coat of finish is applied. Not all floors are well suited for recoats. Because the process does not remove any wood, recoating does not significantly improve the appearance of the floor. Recoating is appropriate if the floor is only slightly surface scratched, the finish has not worn through, and it does not have a wax (or other chemical) build up that may cause problems with new finish adhesion.

Recoating is a simple, low-cost technique that will refresh and help protect your wood floor. We do not recoat prefinished floors. The process will prolong the life of protective finish layers and decrease the number of times the floors have to be refinished. Recoating a hardwood floor should not be confused with refinishing a hardwood floor. Refinishing hardwood floors involves sanding the floor to expose the wood - necessary when there are deep scratches, damage, or if the floor has been waxed. Refinishing is the process most people are familiar with and it can dramatically improve the appearance of the floor.