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Absolutely. If we’re only doing part of the home, you can stay in the areas not being worked on. We plastic off the rooms under construction to keep loose dust contained and protect you and your belongings. We also set up fans to create a push-pull jetstream that helps direct airborne dust outside during sanding.

If the entire house is being done, you’re still welcome to walk through when necessary. We just ask that, during the final sanding and coating, only our crew is on the floors. This helps protect your investment—if something spills or drops and no one notices, it could show in the final result.

If you’re living in the home and need access to certain rooms, we’ll work with your schedule. For example, if you need to get upstairs to your bedroom, we’ll time the coating so you’re able to walk through before we start. Oil-based finishes take about 8 hours to dry, water-based much less.

Bottom line—we’re a team. Communicate with us and we’ll do everything we can to keep the job running smoothly, minimize dust, and get you back into your space quickly without sacrificing quality.

Yes—if you want the job done efficiently and cost-effectively, the floors need to be cleared of all furniture, including heavy items like pianos. This lets us complete the job in one clean phase and helps keep your cost down.

That said, we get it—not every client has storage options or the budget for a moving crew. In those cases, we offer a two-phase option, where either the client or our team moves the furniture to one side of the house, we complete the open areas, and then switch sides. Keep in mind this adds time and cost since we’re now making multiple trips.

We can handle large furniture if needed, but we expect clients to move lighter items. If you’d like us to manage the heavy lifting, we’ll work that into the job with a formal change order.

Not quite—and no flooring company in the Philadelphia area should promise that. “Dustless hardwood floor sanding” means less dust, not zero dust. We use powerful vacuum systems on all equipment and plastic off areas not being worked on to minimize dust.

Before we begin sanding, we set up a fan system to create a cross-ventilation “jetstream” to pull airborne dust out of the space. After sanding, we vacuum window sills, tabletops, and other flat surfaces for a clean finish. We also clean our vacuum filters throughout the day, but since filters naturally clog over time, a small amount of dust may still escape.

It depends on the size and scope of the job—but we move fast without sacrificing quality.

For example:

Let’s say it’s around 1,000 sq. ft., no repairs, furniture is off the floors, and we’re going natural with three coats of finish (no stain, no stairs). We can usually knock that out in 3 days max.

But there are variables—like:

• Who’s handling the furniture—you or us?
• Are the floors completely clear on day one?
• Any repairs or patchwork needed?
• Are we dealing with steps, closets, or tight access?

If the job is more complex or staged in phases, we adjust the timeline—but again, we’ve got the crew and systems to move quickly while keeping the quality high.

Now—if you’re not doing a full sanding and just need a buff and coat (also known as screen and recoat, dustless refinishing, or non-sand refinishing), we can often have you back on your floors the same day. That’s a one-day process and far less invasive—but it does not change the color of the floors or remove deep scratches. It’s best for floors that just need a facelift, not a full reset.

Bottom line: We’ll have you back on your floors faster than anyone in the area—without sacrificing quality.

We work long hours, and if the house is fully open and the client is good with it, we’ll even work into the night to get it done right.

Use a damp mop with a hardwood-safe cleaner and avoid excess water. Sweep or vacuum regularly to prevent dirt buildup that can scratch the surface.

For expert tips on cleaning and maintaining hardwood floors, check out our blog post: “DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaning: A Philadelphia Guide.”

• For minor scratches, use a hardwood floor marker or buff them out with a microfiber cloth.
• For deeper scratches, light sanding and a stain touch-up may be needed.
• For severe damage, refinishing may be necessary.

To learn how to fix scratches on hardwood floors, check out our blog post: “How to Fix Scratches in Hardwood Floors from a Dog.”

Depending on the severity:

• White water stains (surface-level moisture): Use a hairdryer on low heat or apply baking soda and water.
• Dark water stains (deeper damage): Light sanding and refinishing may be required.

To learn how to remove water stains from hardwood floors, check out our blog post: “How to Remove Water Stains from Hardwood Floors.”