Original hardwood in State College's older homes
A lot of the houses in the older borough neighborhoods near campus, like Highlands and Holmes-Foster, were built in the early 1900s. Many still have their original hardwood. After decades of wear, those floors often look tired, with worn traffic paths, old finish and boards that have been patched over the years.
We do hardwood floor refinishing, floor staining and hardwood floor repair. We take pride in blending old with new. When we repair a section or extend an existing floor into another room, we match the color and finish so the transition looks natural.
Central Pennsylvania's dry heated winters and humid summers also make wood move. Seasonal gaps and boards that have cupped or lifted are the kind of thing a repair can fix before the whole floor gets a new finish.
Rentals and the August turnover
State College has a big student rental market, and most leases there turn over in August. For landlords and property managers, the time between tenants is usually the only real window to work on floors.
Not every worn floor needs a full sanding. If the finish is dull and scuffed but hasn't worn through to bare wood, a clean and recoat puts a fresh coat over what's there. If the wood itself is scratched, stained or bare, sanding and refinishing is the better fix. Some owners also choose LVP flooring for certain rooms, and we install that too.
Keeping your home livable while we work
We use a professional vacuum system that captures up to 99% of the dust, so your home stays clean and livable while the floors are sanded.
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 choose one based on your style, your needs and the character of your home.
Staircases and new hardwood
Stairs take more wear than almost any other part of a house, and in an older home they're often the first thing people notice. We do staircase refinishing as its own job or along with the floors around it.
We also do hardwood floor installation, whether that's a new floor or an extension of the one you have. When it meets existing wood, we stain and finish it to match.
Getting to State College
From our base in McAlisterville, we come up US 322 through Lewistown and over the Seven Mountains into State College. That's well within the roughly 60 miles we cover.
One local thing to plan around: Penn State home football weekends bring heavy traffic into town. When you're picking dates for floor work, it's worth checking the game schedule first.
Questions from State College
Do you work in State College?
Yes. We're based in McAlisterville and work within about 60 miles, and State College is one of our main cities.
Can you match a repair or a new section to the original floor in an older State College house?
Yes. Whether we're repairing a section or extending an existing floor, we match the color and finish so the transition looks natural.
How much dust will sanding leave 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 furniture before you come?
No. We move the appliances and furniture, and we take up toilets and trim when needed.
My rental's floors are just dull and scuffed. Do they need a full refinish?
Not always. If the finish hasn't worn through to bare wood, a clean and recoat can freshen it up. If the wood itself is damaged or bare, sanding and refinishing is the better choice. We offer both.
