When will I need to sand and refinish my floor?

A floor that is properly maintained should never need to be sanded and refinished. Watch for the signs! When your floor has lost its original shine you may only need what the industry calls a screen and re-coat (the application of one or two coats of finish). This is simpler than sand and refinish. If your floor has deep scratches, dents and areas where the it has been ground into the open grain of your floor, or if you wish to change the color, it is time to have your floor sanded and refinished.