Older homes, older floors
Sunbury grew up as a river and railroad town, and a lot of its houses date from before 1940. Many of them still have their original wood floors and staircases, often under carpet or several coats of old finish.
Old floors like these have usually been sanded at least once. Every sanding takes off a bit of wood, so how much is left matters before anyone sands again. Sometimes the finish is just worn and dull while the wood under it is still sound. In that case a clean and recoat can bring back the shine without a full sanding.
We handle full hardwood floor refinishing, floor staining and staircase refinishing. We work with both water-based and oil-based finishes. We choose the finish for your style, your needs and the character of the house.
Repairs and matching old with new
In a house this age, a floor rarely wears evenly. You might have boards damaged by an old leak or a radiator, a patch where a wall came out, or a room someone added on later.
We do hardwood floor repair and hardwood floor installation. When we extend an existing floor or repair a section, we match the color and finish so the new wood blends in with the old.
Sunbury is a river town, sitting on the Susquehanna behind its floodwall, and wood floors react to water and humidity. If part of a floor has been damaged by water, repairing that section can sometimes save the rest of the floor.
Keeping your home livable while we work
Sanding floors in an occupied house can be messy. We use a professional vacuum system that captures up to 99% of the dust, so your home stays clean and livable while we work.
We move the appliances and furniture ourselves, and we take up toilets and trim when the job needs it. You don't have to clear the rooms before we arrive.
Getting to Sunbury
We're based in McAlisterville in Juniata County. From there it's roughly 35 miles to Sunbury, out toward Selinsgrove and across the Susquehanna. We work within about 60 miles of home, so Sunbury is well inside our range.
We also serve nearby Selinsgrove and Lewisburg. If you're in Sunbury or the towns around it, call us or reach out through our website to talk about your floors.
Questions from Sunbury
Do you work in Sunbury?
Yes. Sunbury is one of the towns we serve. We're based in McAlisterville, roughly 35 miles away, and we work within about 60 miles.
My house is old and the floors have been sanded before. Can they be refinished again?
It depends on how much wood is left on the boards. Every sanding takes some off. If the wood is still sound and the finish is only worn, a clean and recoat may be enough. If not, a full refinishing or repairing some sections may be the answer. We offer all three.
Can you match new boards to my existing floor?
Yes. When we extend an existing floor or repair a section, we match the color and finish so the two blend together.
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 you install anything besides hardwood?
Yes, we've started installing LVP flooring along with our hardwood installation, refinishing, staining, repair and staircase work.
