Hardwood polishing services
Dull, scratched, and tired-looking hardwood floors can regain their shine without a full refinish. Maryland Carpet and Tile offers professional hardwood polishing—deep cleaning, buffing, and a fresh protective topcoat—to restore the natural luster and warmth of your floors.
Assessment & damage evaluation
We inspect every board for cupping, cracking, rot, and loose fasteners to determine what can be restored versus replaced—and develop a restoration plan tailored to your floors.
Board repair & replacement
Damaged, squeaky, or missing boards are repaired or replaced with matching wood, renailed or re-glued to eliminate movement before sanding begins.
Stain & finish application
Choose from a wide range of stain colors to refresh or completely transform your floor's appearance, finished with oil-based or water-based polyurethane for lasting protection.
Our restoration process
Restoring hardwood floors requires patience, skill, and professional equipment. Our restoration process follows a thorough sequence—repair, sand, stain, and finish—to achieve a result that rivals brand-new flooring at a fraction of the replacement cost.
Floor inspection
Full assessment of wood species, current finish, sanding thickness remaining, and any structural issues before work begins.
Repairs & prep
Squeaks eliminated, loose boards secured, damaged boards replaced, and gaps filled with matching wood filler before sanding.
Multi-pass sanding
Drum and edger sanding in multiple grits removes old finish and surface damage, then hand-scraping corners and detail areas leaves a uniformly flat surface.
Stain selection & application
We apply test stain samples on-site so you can see the actual color on your wood before committing, then apply evenly for consistent tone throughout.
Multi-coat finishing
Three coats of polyurethane with light screening between coats builds a durable, protective finish that resists scratches, spills, and daily wear.
Final walkthrough
We review the completed floor with you, provide care instructions, and confirm you're fully satisfied before we pack up and leave.