Floor Refinishing
Wood Floor refinishing in Nanaimo, BC. Floor sanding, floor polishing, and coating wood flooring in the mid-Island areas of Vancouver Island, BC.
Solid and engineered wood floor refinishing.

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Floor Sanding
Using powerful belt and edge sanders we remove old coatings, scratches, and gouges. Professional floor sanders remove the thin top layer of old floor coatings on hardwood flooring.

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Floor Polishing
Fine floor polishing smooths out the surface after coarse sanding and is critical for a professional finish. Polishing prepares wood grain ready for floor finishes.

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Floor Coating
The final step when refinishing a wood floor is applying the finish coatings. Stains and floor finishes can be customised and then applied to achieve different looks on all wood flooring.
Wood Floor Refinishing Nanaimo, and all Mid-Island Areas.
20 years experience repairing, restoring, and refinishing hardwood floors.
Vancouver Island Floor Finishing has the knowledge, skills, equipment, and machinery to provide a premium, cost-effective hardwood floor refinishing and coating service on Vancouver Island. We use a combination of dustless vacuum extraction and water-based floor sealers to refinish solid and engineered wood floors in Nanaimo and the surrounding mid-island areas of Vancouver Island, BC. Refinishing restores and rejuvenates existing wood floors that are scratched or dull.


Years Experience
How do we refinish wood floors?
There are many different varieties of wood floors, experience is our asset when repairing and refinishing hardwood flooring. Our process has evolved over the years and combines modern technology floor finishes, machinery and skills of the wood floor refinisher.
Dust Minimization
Fast Drying
Full Guarantee
Eco- Friendly Finishes
Stains & White Wash
Owner Operated


What Does A Wood floor Refinisher Do?
An experienced hardwood refinisher uses unique skills, machinery, and products to restore solid and engineered wood flooring.
The refinishing process begins with floor sanding the old coatings, scratches and gouges off using commercial belt sanders and a variety of coarse grit sanding belts. After the top layer has been removed, finer grit sanding belts are used to smooth and even out the surface. Other refinishing tools and equipment are used around edges and corners. Prior to staining or finishing, rotary polishers and fine sanding screens smooth out the surface area before vacuuming and coating.
We work with clients to achieve a floor finish that is visually appealing and adds value to their home or business. We use and recommend water based floor finishes for the look, durability and low VOC ratings that are safer for both the environment and home owners.
Professional Wood Floor Refinishing
Floor Sanding, polishing, and coating hardwood floors in Nanaimo, BC.
When refinishing floors we apply high-quality floor finishes and wood stain products from a variety local Vancouver Island distributors. If your floors have previously been refinished with a water-based sealer then compatible finishes are applied to repair and restore the look of hardwood floors. Commercial water-based floor finishes are our chosen coating system for all domestic and commercial applications.
Island Floor Finishing comes to you with all the necessary floor machinery, finishes and stains to completely transform your home. We can guide you while choosing stain colors and gloss levels to customize your wood flooring. Our mobile refinishing service in Nanaimo includes products and materials needed to successfully carry out the refinishing process. We ensure your home is clean and dust-free after completing wood floor refinishing on Vancouver Island.


Restoring Wood Flooring In Nanaimo, BC
We provide a full wood floor repair and restoration service which includes solid and engineered wood flooring.

Repairs and Restoration
Visit our wood floor repairs page for more information on floor board repair.

Floor sanding and resurfacing
Our resurfacing and floor sanding pages have more information refinishing a wood floor.

Staining and Finishing
For information on the types of stain and finishing effects we can apply, visit our floor finish page.

Remote Estimates
We do not need to visit your home or business to provide an accurate estimate for wood floor refinishing. All we need is the floor measurements and a few pictures. This way we can email an estimate to you in a day or 2!
What are your service areas?
All aspects of wood flooring including repairs, restoration, floor sanding, polishing, installation, and maintenance. Free estimates wood floor services in Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Nanoose, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Duncan, and Port Alberni. For other areas of Vancouver Island including Tofino, Courtney, Cobble Hill, and Campbell River please email us and we would be happy to discuss your project.
Do We Offer Any Guarantee?
All of Vancouver Island Floor Finishing repairs, refinishing, repairs, and installations are guaranteed to perform as intended. The products we use when restoring and refinishing wood floors are covered by the manufacturers warranty. New wood floors are guaranteed up to a lifetime when installed by our skilled and accredited installer. We are licensed and insured for all residential and commercial wood floor refinishing and installations. Please email the owner Matt to discuss all wood floor contractor services on Vancouver Island, BC.
How long will The job take?
Vancouver Island Floor Finishing comes to you with all the necessary floor machinery, finishes and stains to complete the wood floors in your home. We can help choose a new look for your floors by offering pictures and samples of previously refinished wood floors. Our mobile floor refinishing service completes floors from Cobble Hill to Campbell River, including Port Alberni. Most of our refinishing jobs are completed within 2-5days depending on the size of the wood floors.

Owner Operated
Vancouver Island Floor finishing is owned and operated by 20 year wood flooring professional Matt Wilson. Matt is involved in all steps of floor refinishing, work with the owner from initial quoting through until the final finish!
What is the process?
All our services start with an initial estimate which itemizes the materials and steps that will be used along with the total cost. If clients wish to make a booking we will agree to a suitable time period for the work to be completed. We generally work one job at a time, this way we can complete the refinishing as efficiently as possible to allow you to re enter the home or business as soon as possible. All terms of service and payment details are included in the estimate.
Can All floors be refinished?
Floor sanding and refinishing can only be applied to solid, engineered, and/or floating floors with at least 4mm of wood veneer on the surface. All types of wood floors and finishes will discolour and wear out over time. Any attempt to stain or refinish small areas to match an existing floor finish will generally result in a patchwork effect. It is best to sand and refinish all areas of the floor for an even look throughout the home. Refinishing one room is possible in certain situations, like where a wall or door divides the areas. Contacting an expert wood floor contractor for advice will result in a professionally refinished hardwood floor. Laminate and vinyl floors will generally need to be replaced when damaged or worn out.
What is sandless refinishing?
Sandless refinishing is a process that uses a chemical solution to strip existing surface coatings such as oil and solvent based floor finishes. After the old coatings have been removed, a tinted finish is applied. This process will not remove dents and gouges from floors like sanding and refinishing does and will not work on pre finished and engineered flooring. Vancouver Island Floor Finishing does not recommend or use this “Sandless” refinishing process.
Why Choose Us?

Eco Friendly
Safe for family, pets and the environment. Eco-friendly, commercial grade floor finishes.

Latest technology
We use modern floor finishes and machinery to reduce dust and fumes in your home.

Licensed & Insured
Multi city licenses, public liability and WCB insurances for commercial and residential contracts.

Owner Operated
20 years experience in the wood flooring industry. Communicate with the owner from start to finish.

Safety
Online estimates along with strict distancing measures ensure your health and safety.
Contact Now
Are you interested in an online estimate?
Please email your job details or request.
Locally Owned & Operated