These days, with hardwood back in style, it might be worthwhile to check your floors. If it turns out that your floor was among those treasures that were buried, we can help you put it back on display. Check the gaps between the floor planks. If they're widening and you can see the nails that hold the floor down, don't bother trying to refinish the floor. These floors can't be sanded and refinished.
Some floors are easier to refinish than others.
Pine and oak, the most common, are fairly easy to work with. Harder woods such as maple, mahogany and walnut take more time. Before you begin removing a vinyl floor, check with a licensed asbestos contractor to make sure your floor is safe for you to remove. Preparation First, you'll need to remove the existing floor. Don't worry about keeping it all in one piece unless you plan on using it again.