Uniform Color. Uniform Sheen. Repairs Completed. House Clean. Mid-Range Price. Completed on…read moreTime. It's everything hardwood floors are supposed to be. I'm very pleased I found John of Floor Master. Read on for a detailed review:
I found John of Floor Master during my real estate search. We looked at 152 homes, mostly in Rockland, and the surrounding Counties. I kept coming across his bright yellow lawn signs that said "Floor Master", where John and his crew were refinishing or repairing the hardwood floors at that particular house. With nearly no online presence (at the time), I was able to see firsthand how beautiful his work was, sometimes seeing floors progress in stages, if I visited a house more than once.
When we finally purchased a newly - built Colonial, I knew that one of the first companies I was going to call was Floor Master. John and his crew (Bolivar, and Luis) did a wonderful job turning my 1990's orange floors that seriously dated our house, into a beautiful, dark - walnut stained masterpiece, and statement getter. I'm thrilled I took the plunge, and invested the time and money to take on this project. I'm amazed everyday I wake up at what a difference beautiful floors can make in a home.
DETAILS: It took some effort to get a hold of John. Keep at it. We had a 1 hour consultation, and he emailed the contract, and COI promptly. His crew started 2 weeks later than planned, but helped us move the furniture that had come in by then. His crew sanded our red oak floors, and stair railing several times with a truly dustless sanding system, and applied a dozen stains for us to choose from. We chose a Dark Walnut Oil Stain, applied in 3 coats, and topped off with a clear - coat oil sealant in a satin finish. (I wish I opted for High Gloss, as Satin seems "waxy". On the other hand, Satin is fresh, and modern.) His crew came when they said they would, locked up afterward, and didn't break or steal anything. John personally checked in on the project regularly, and answered concerns quickly. It took 3 weeks, cost $8K for a 3,200 SF house, and credit card progress payments were accepted. A year later, with all the kids and pets moved in and living at ground level, the floors look great. One pet peeve I wish I'd know about, touch up paint from 1/8" - 1/4" on trim (and occasionally up the wall), will be necessary.