It depends on the condition of the existing wood. If the boards are structurally sound but worn, refinishing is often the more cost-effective path. If there’s water damage, deep gouges, or the wood has already been refinished multiple times, replacement usually makes more sense. We can tell you which applies to your floor during a free in-home estimate.

Engineered hardwood handles humidity and basement or slab installs better, while solid hardwood offers more refinishing cycles over its lifetime and is a natural fit for many of Washtenaw County’s older, period homes.

A single room typically takes one to two days; whole-floor projects usually run three to five days depending on square footage and whether old flooring needs to be removed first.