Licensed Flooring Contractor — Metro Vancouver Since 1981
Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Vancouver, BC — Licensed Since 1981
Hardwood floor refinishing in Metro Vancouver requires a contractor who can read the wood, match the stain, and deliver a finish that holds. One bad refinish job leaves permanent damage in floors you have lived on for decades.
- Licensed & insured in BC
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- 1,000+ projects completed
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Why Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Vancouver Goes Wrong
Hardwood floor refinishing in Vancouver involves sanding down the existing finish and surface scratches to bare wood, applying a new stain colour if desired, then sealing with two to three coats of protective finish. A licensed flooring contractor will inspect wear layer depth before sanding to confirm the floor can be refinished safely without cutting into the tongue-and-groove joint.
Hardwood floor refinishing looks simple. Sand down the old finish, apply a new stain, coat it. In practice, most refinishing problems come from exactly this assumption — that the process is simple enough to hand to whoever bids lowest.
The real risks: sanding too deep on thin-wear-layer floors makes them unrefinishable. Stain applied before the wood is properly abraded raises grain and creates a blotchy, uneven finish that no topcoat will hide. A finish applied in the wrong humidity conditions — common in Metro Vancouver — takes twice as long to cure and remains tacky and soft. These are not recoverable mistakes. They stay in the floor until you replace it.
DELANA Interiors has refinished hardwood floors in Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Burnaby since 1981. We inspect the floor first — wear layer depth, existing finish type, moisture content, and board condition — before we quote the job. If the floor can be refinished, we tell you exactly what the process involves. If it cannot, we tell you that before you spend money finding out the hard way.
Flooring is often refinished or replaced as part of a larger project. We coordinate hardwood work around kitchen renovations and bathroom renovations so floors are protected during the renovation and refinished after all trades are clear. We also pair flooring with custom millwork — baseboard profiles, door casings, and transition strips finished to match. See our completed flooring projects or read what clients say.
How We Refinish Hardwood Floors in Vancouver
Every floor refinishing project DELANA manages follows the same defined process. No surprises, no shortcuts.
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Floor Inspection and Assessment
We inspect the floor before quoting — wear layer thickness, existing finish type, moisture content, and board condition. This step determines whether full sanding and refinishing, screen and recoating, or replacement is the right option for your specific floor.
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Furniture Removal and Surface Preparation
We move furniture, remove transition strips, and cover vents and doorways. Dustless sanding equipment is set up and contained to limit dust spread through your home. Baseboards and trim are protected before sanding begins.
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Sanding
We sand in sequence — large drum sander for the main field, edge sander for perimeter cuts, and hand tools for tight corners — through progressive grits until the surface is clean, flat, and ready for stain. Any boards requiring spot repair are addressed before staining.
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Stain Selection and Application
We bring stain samples on-site and apply test patches on your actual floor before committing to a colour. Stain is applied and allowed to fully penetrate and dry before any finish coat is applied. Rushing this step causes adhesion failure — we do not rush it.
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Finish Application
We apply two to three coats of your selected finish — water-based polyurethane, oil-based polyurethane, or hard-wax oil — with a light screen between coats. Each coat receives full dry time per manufacturer specification before the next is applied.
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Final Walk-Through and Furniture Return
We walk the finished floor with you before returning furniture. Any areas that do not meet our finish standard are addressed before we consider the job complete.
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose DELANA Interiors for Floor Refinishing
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40+ Years as a Licensed Flooring Contractor in Vancouver
DELANA Interiors has been refinishing and installing hardwood floors in Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Burnaby since 1981. We have refinished solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, parquet, and wide-plank floors across every era of Metro Vancouver residential construction.
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Floor Refinishing Under the Same Contract as Your Renovation
Most flooring contractors only do floors. DELANA Interiors is a licensed general contractor — your floor refinishing, your renovation, and any structural work are managed under one contract. One point of contact. No scheduling conflicts between trades.
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Dustless Sanding — Minimal Disruption to Your Home
We use dustless sanding equipment that captures the majority of sanding dust at the source. Significantly reduces the spread of fine particulate through your HVAC system, bedding, and soft furnishings — particularly important for homes with young children or residents with respiratory sensitivities.
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WorkSafeBC Registered — Zero Liability for You
Every trade DELANA places on your project is WorkSafeBC registered. You carry no liability for on-site injuries. We carry full liability insurance from the first day of work through to project completion.
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New Hardwood Floor Installation — Full Service Under One Contract
If your existing floors are too damaged or too thin to refinish, DELANA installs new hardwood. Solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, and wide-plank options available. We source, supply, and install — or work with material you have already selected.
How Much Does Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost in Vancouver BC?
Full refinish cost range
$4 – $7 per sq ft
Metro Vancouver full sanding and refinishing. A 500 sq ft main floor typically runs $2,000–$3,500. Screen and recoating runs $1.50–$3 per sq ft.
Hardwood floor refinishing costs in Metro Vancouver vary based on floor condition, square footage, stain requirements, and finish type. Full sanding and refinishing — the complete process of sanding to bare wood, applying new stain, and finishing with two to three coats of protective finish — typically costs $4 to $7 per square foot.
Screen and recoating — a lighter process that does not involve sanding to bare wood, used when the existing finish is in good condition but dulled or scuffed — typically costs $1.50 to $3 per square foot. This process does not allow for stain colour changes. New hardwood floor installation — supply and install of solid or engineered hardwood — typically ranges from $10 to $18 per square foot depending on material selection, subfloor condition, and installation method.
Every estimate from DELANA Interiors is written and itemised. We do not give ballpark numbers over the phone. We inspect the floor first, then give you a clear written breakdown. Call us at (236) 858-8187 or reach us through our contact page to arrange a site visit.
Client Reviews
What Vancouver Homeowners Say About Our Flooring Work
"We had the hardwood floors refinished throughout the main floor of our home in West Vancouver — approximately 900 square feet of 30-year-old oak. DELANA inspected the floors first and confirmed the wear layer had enough depth for a full refinish. The finished result looks better than when the floors were new. No mess left behind."
"We hired DELANA to refinish the floors in our North Vancouver home and then coordinate the kitchen renovation at the same time. Having one contractor manage both meant the floors were refinished and cured before the kitchen crew came in — no scheduling overlap, no damage to the new finish. That coordination alone was worth it."
"Our floors had heavy pet scratches and a stain that had yellowed badly over the years. DELANA sanded everything back, we chose a new grey-toned stain, and the floors came out looking completely transformed. Written estimate, clear timeline, finished on schedule."
Common Questions About Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Vancouver
Full sanding and refinishing in Metro Vancouver typically costs $4 to $7 per square foot, depending on floor condition, square footage, stain requirements, and finish type. Screen and recoating — a lighter process that does not involve sanding to bare wood — typically runs $1.50 to $3 per square foot. DELANA Interiors provides a free written estimate after inspecting the floor on-site.
A standard residential hardwood floor refinishing project in Vancouver takes 3 to 5 days from start to furniture return. This includes sanding time, stain penetration time, and finish curing time between coats. Larger projects or floors with significant repairs may take 5 to 7 days. We give you a specific timeline in writing before work begins.
Solid hardwood floors can typically be refinished 3 to 5 times over their lifespan. The limiting factor is wear layer thickness — the solid wood above the tongue-and-groove joint. Engineered hardwood can be refinished once or twice depending on the wear layer. We inspect the floor on-site and measure the wear layer before quoting. If the floor cannot safely be sanded again, we tell you before any work begins.
Refinishing involves sanding the floor back to bare wood, then applying stain and new finish coats. This removes deeper scratches, allows for colour changes, and restores the full surface of the wood. Recoating lightly abrades the existing finish to improve adhesion, then applies new finish coats on top — without sanding to bare wood. Recoating is faster and less expensive but cannot fix deep scratches or change the stain colour.
Yes. DELANA installs solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, and wide-plank flooring across Metro Vancouver. If your existing floors are too damaged or too thin to refinish safely, we can replace them entirely. All installation work is performed under the same contract as any renovation work happening at the same time.
Other Services We Offer in Metro Vancouver
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General Contractor Vancouver
Full project management for renovation and construction across Metro Vancouver — kitchen rebuilds, bathroom renovations, whole-home renovations, and major structural work.
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Kitchen Renovation Vancouver
Full kitchen renovation management in Metro Vancouver — layout changes, custom cabinetry, countertops, plumbing and electrical, and permits where required.
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Bathroom Renovation Vancouver
Complete bathroom renovation management — tile, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, heated floors, and custom millwork.
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Basement Renovation Vancouver
Basement finishing, legal suite conversions, and waterproofing — flooring and underlay coordinated as part of the full scope.
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Condo Renovation Vancouver
Full condo renovations with strata-required sound-dampening underlay, strata coordination, and one contract for all flooring and finishes.
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Tenant Improvements Vancouver
Office, restaurant, retail, and clinic fit-outs — designed and built under one contract with in-house interior design and full permit management.
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Custom Millwork Vancouver
Built-in shelving, cabinetry, and crown moulding — coordinated with flooring for a seamless finished result.
Ready to Refinish Your Hardwood Floors in Vancouver?
Every estimate from DELANA Interiors is free, written, and itemised. We inspect your floors first, then give you a clear breakdown before any commitment. Call us Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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