Floors in Lewisburg's older homes
Many houses in and around downtown Lewisburg's historic district were built in the 1800s, and plenty still have their original wood floors. Floors that old have usually been through several finishes, a few repairs, and maybe a remodel that left one room different from the next.
We like blending old with new. If you're extending an existing floor into a new space or replacing a worn section, we match the color and finish so the change from old boards to new looks natural. The idea is to keep the character of the house, not cover it up.
Keeping your home livable while we work
Sanding a floor used to mean fine dust in every corner of the house. We use a professional vacuum system that captures up to 99% of the dust, so your home stays clean and livable while we work.
You don't have to empty the room first. We move the furniture and appliances, and we take up toilets and trim when the job calls for it.
Rentals near Bucknell
With Bucknell in town, Lewisburg has a lot of rental housing, and floors in rentals take a beating from tenant to tenant. If you own or manage a rental, the work between tenants might be a full sanding and refinish, a clean and recoat to refresh a finish that's dull but still sound, or repairing damaged boards.
If the wood is past saving, or you want something different for a unit, we also install new hardwood and LVP flooring.
Water-damaged sections and repairs
Lewisburg sits on the West Branch of the Susquehanna, and the area has flooded before, most famously during Agnes in 1972 and Lee in 2011. Floods, a leak, or an old radiator can leave a patch of boards cupped, stained, or soft.
We repair hardwood floors, and the hard part of a repair is making it disappear. We match the new wood's color and finish to the floor around it so the patch doesn't stand out.
Stairs, stain and finish choices
In an older house the staircase is often the first thing people see, and it's also where wear shows first. We refinish staircases along with the floors they connect to.
If you want a new color, we do floor staining. We work with both water-based and oil-based finishes and pick one based on your style, how you use the room, and the character of your home.
Questions from Lewisburg
Do you work in Lewisburg if you're based in McAlisterville?
Yes. We work within about 60 miles of McAlisterville, and Lewisburg is one of the towns we serve, along with nearby Selinsgrove and Sunbury.
Can you match new boards to the original floor in an older Lewisburg house?
Yes. Whether we're extending a floor or repairing a section, we match the color and finish so the change from old to new looks natural.
How much dust will sanding make in my house?
We use a professional vacuum system that captures up to 99% of the dust, so your home stays clean and livable while we work.
Do I need to move my furniture before you come?
No. We move the furniture and appliances, and we take up toilets and trim when the job needs it.
Should I choose a water-based or oil-based finish?
We work with both. We'll go over which one suits your style, how you use the room, and the character of your home.
