Buff and coat (also called screen and recoat) is a hardwood floor maintenance service that refreshes your floors without the extensive work of full refinishing. We use fine-grit abrasives to lightly buff the existing finish, removing the top layer and creating a textured surface. This ensures excellent bonding when we apply a fresh protective coat of polyurethane.
Perfect for Orlando homes with hardwood floors showing light wear, minor scratches, or dullness, buff and coat restores shine and protection for a fraction of the cost and time of complete refinishing.
Fine-grit screening removes only the finish layer - not the wood itself. Eliminates superficial scratches and dull spots.
Fresh Pallmann water-based polyurethane bonds perfectly to the buffed surface, restoring shine and durability with minimal odor.
Most Orlando homes completed in 1-2 days versus 3-5 days for full refinishing. Less disruption to your life.
Assess your Orlando home's floors to ensure buff and coat is appropriate. Check finish condition and identify any repairs needed.
Thoroughly clean floors to remove all dirt, wax, and residue. Clean surface is essential for proper coating adhesion.
Use 120-150 grit screens to lightly abrade the finish layer. Creates ideal surface texture for new coat bonding.
Vacuum all dust and debris, then tack floor to remove every particle. Ensures flawless finish application.
Apply 1-2 coats of Pallmann water-based polyurethane — our go-to finish for buff & coat jobs. Fast drying, low odor, and easy to maintain.
Allow proper drying time between coats and final curing. Provide care instructions for maintaining your refreshed floors.
Significantly less expensive than full refinishing. Extend your floors' lifespan and maintain beauty at a fraction of the cost.
Most Orlando homes done in 1-2 days versus 3-5+ days for refinishing. Back to normal life faster with minimal disruption.
Fresh polyurethane coat restores the protective barrier against scratches, moisture, and daily wear for your hardwood.
Eliminates dullness and restores the beautiful luster of your hardwood floors. Makes them look nearly new again.
Regular buff and coat maintenance prevents finish degradation that can lead to expensive wood damage requiring replacement.
Unlike full sanding, buffing doesn't remove wood. Preserves floor thickness allowing more future refinishing options.
Floors have light scratches, scuff marks, or surface wear but wood is in good condition
Finish is dull or worn but not completely degraded or peeling
You want to maintain floors proactively every 3-5 years between full refinishing
Budget or timeline doesn't allow for complete refinishing right now
You're satisfied with current stain color and just need protection refreshed
Deep scratches, gouges, or dents penetrate through finish into the wood
Water damage, pet stains, or discoloration has affected the wood itself
You want to change stain color or update the look of your floors
Finish is peeling, flaking, or completely worn through in high-traffic areas
Most Orlando homes are completed in 1-2 days. Day 1 includes buffing and first coat application. Day 2 is for second coat (if needed) and final curing. Much faster than 3-5 days for full refinishing.
Buff and coat typically costs 50-70% less than full refinishing. Exact pricing depends on square footage and floor condition. Contact us for a free in-home estimate for your Orlando property.
We recommend buff and coat every 3-5 years for high-traffic areas, or 5-7 years for lower-traffic spaces. This proactive maintenance extends the time between full refinishing to 10-15 years.
Buff and coat works on hardwood floors with existing polyurethane finish in good condition. Not suitable for waxed floors, floors with penetrating oil finishes, or floors with deep damage. We'll assess during consultation.
Modern buffing equipment with dust containment systems captures most dust. While not completely dustless, it produces far less dust than full sanding and is much cleaner than traditional methods.
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