Why Refinish Instead of Replace?
Most Markham homes built from the 1990s onward have solid 3/4" oak or maple on the main floor — the kind of hardwood that can be sanded and refinished several times over its life. If your floors are scratched, sun-faded, water-marked around the kitchen, or simply the wrong colour for today's taste, refinishing restores them to better-than-new for a fraction of replacement cost. You keep the original solid wood (which is usually higher quality than what big-box stores sell today), avoid the mess and cost of demolition, and the job is done in days, not weeks.
The only time we recommend replacement over refinishing is when the wear layer is too thin to sand again (common on older engineered floors) or there is structural water damage. We tell you honestly which camp your floors fall into during the free assessment — no upsell. If replacement is the smarter call, browse our engineered hardwood and solid hardwood collections.
What's Included
- ✔ HEPA dust-contained sanding — coarse-to-fine grit progression for a glass-smooth surface.
- ✔ Custom staining — colour-matched to your existing floors, stairs, or a fresh modern tone.
- ✔ 2–3 coats of premium polyurethane — water-based (clear, fast-dry, low-VOC) or oil-based (warm amber, ultra-durable).
- ✔ Edge & corner detailing — hand-sanded where machines can't reach.
- ✔ Gap filling & board repair — minor squeaks, gaps, and damaged boards addressed.
- ✔ Full clean-up — we leave your Markham home ready to live in.
Markham Pricing
| Service | Price | Typical 1,000 sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Sand & Refinish (Natural) | $5.25/sqft | ~$5,250 |
| Sand, Stain & Refinish | $6.25/sqft | ~$6,250 |
| Stairs (refinish) | from $125/step | see stair refinishing |
Final price depends on floor condition, species, and access. Every quote is free and in-home.
Our Process & Timeline
- Free in-home assessment. We measure, check the wear layer, and give you an exact written price.
- Day 1 — Sanding. Coarse-to-fine grit with HEPA dust containment.
- Day 2 — Staining (if applicable). Colour applied and left to cure.
- Days 2–4 — Finishing. 2–3 polyurethane coats with drying/buffing between each.
- Cure & reset. Light foot traffic after 24h (water-based), furniture after 72h, rugs after 2 weeks.
A typical 1,000 sqft Markham main floor is a 3–5 day job. We coordinate around your schedule and isolate work areas so the rest of the home stays usable.
Markham Neighbourhoods We Serve
Unionville
Heritage homes with original oak that refinishes beautifully.
Cornell
Newer builds — builder-grade hardwood ready for a richer stain.
Cachet
Estate homes with large open floors and grand staircases.
Cathedraltown
Modern builds; wide-plank engineered and solid oak.
Markham Village
Older character homes with decades-old hardwood worth saving.
Berczy Village
Family homes where high-traffic areas need a refresh.
Wismer
Builder oak and maple primed for re-staining.
Greensborough
Newer subdivisions, often 3/4" oak main floors.
Angus Glen
Luxury homes with premium and exotic species.
Milliken
Established homes with aging but solid hardwood.
Our showroom sits on Highway 7 in the heart of Markham, so we're minutes from most homes. We also refinish across the wider GTA — see our main hardwood refinishing service page, or explore all flooring services in Markham.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost in Markham?
Sand & refinish (natural) is $5.25/sqft and sand, stain & refinish is $6.25/sqft. A typical 1,000 sqft Markham main floor runs $5,250–$6,250 — usually 60–75% less than full replacement. Call (647) 428-1111 for a free in-home quote on your specific floors.
Do you refinish hardwood floors in all Markham neighbourhoods?
Yes. We refinish hardwood across all of Markham including Unionville, Cornell, Cachet, Cathedraltown, Markham Village, Berczy Village, Wismer, Greensborough, Angus Glen, and Milliken. Our showroom is on Highway 7, so we are minutes from most Markham homes.
How long does hardwood refinishing take?
A typical 1,000 sqft Markham home takes 3–5 days: 1 day sanding, 1 day staining (if applicable), and 1–2 days for polyurethane coats with drying time. Water-based finishes dry faster (2–3 hours between coats) than oil-based (8–12 hours).
Can the original 1990s builder hardwood in my Markham home be refinished?
Almost always, yes. Solid 3/4" oak from Markham builds in the 1990s and 2000s can typically be sanded and refinished multiple times. We measure the remaining thickness during the free in-home assessment and tell you honestly whether refinishing or replacement is the smarter spend.
How dusty is the sanding process?
We use HEPA-filtered vacuum attachments connected directly to the sander and seal off the work area, which dramatically reduces airborne dust versus old-school sanding. It is not 100% dust-free, but the rest of your Markham home stays clean.
Do you offer free estimates in Markham?
Yes — every refinishing quote in Markham is free and in-home. We assess your floors, measure, check the wear layer, and give you an exact written price. Book online or call (647) 428-1111.
Get Your Markham Floors Looking New Again
Free in-home assessment, honest advice, and a written quote with no pressure. Refinishing from $5.25/sqft.