Old floors in Carlisle's historic downtown
A lot of the houses in and around Carlisle's historic downtown go back to the 1700s and 1800s. Many still have their original wood floors, usually with patches from old remodels, a wall that was moved, or a room that got new boards decades after the rest.
We take pride in blending old with new. If we're repairing a section or extending an existing floor, we match the color and finish so the change from old to new looks natural instead of standing out.
For floors that just look tired, hardwood floor refinishing and floor staining can bring back the wood. Older stairways can get the same treatment with staircase refinishing.
Newer homes around the borough
Not all of Carlisle is historic. The townships around the borough, like Middlesex, North Middleton and South Middleton, have a lot of newer neighborhoods, and those floors need different things.
If the finish is worn but the wood underneath is fine, a clean and recoat refreshes the top coat without sanding down to bare wood. If you're adding rooms or replacing carpet, we do hardwood floor installation. We've also started installing LVP flooring for spots where that makes more sense.
Keeping your house livable while we work
We sand with a professional vacuum system that captures up to 99% of the dust, so your home stays clean and livable while the work gets done.
We move the appliances and furniture, and we take up toilets and trim when needed, so you don't have to lift a finger.
We work with both water-based and oil-based finishes. We pick the finish based on your style, what you need from the floor, and the character of your home. That matters in an old Carlisle house just as much as a new build.
Getting your floors done before a move
With Dickinson College and the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks in town, a lot of Carlisle houses change hands or tenants. Refinishing, a clean and recoat, or hardwood floor repair is a common way to get the floors ready before a sale or before new people move in.
We're based in McAlisterville, and Carlisle is one of the towns we serve, along with nearby Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill.
Questions from Carlisle
Do you come to Carlisle from McAlisterville?
Yes. We work within about 60 miles of McAlisterville, and Carlisle is one of the towns we serve. We also work in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill nearby.
Can you match new boards to the original floor in an older Carlisle home?
Yes. When we're repairing a section or extending an existing floor, we match the color and finish so the change from old to new looks natural.
Do I have to move my furniture before you sand?
No. We move the appliances and furniture, and we take up toilets and trim when needed.
How much dust will there be?
We use a professional vacuum system that captures up to 99% of the dust, so your home stays clean and livable while we work.
Should I get a full refinish or a clean and recoat?
A clean and recoat refreshes the top finish without sanding to bare wood. It's a good fit when the wear is in the finish and not the wood. If the wood itself is scratched, stained or worn through, a full sand and refinish is usually the better choice. We do both, and we work with water-based and oil-based finishes.
