Hardwood Floor Screening & Recoating
Protect Your Hardwood Floors Before They Need Refinishing
Hardwood floors are built to last, but the protective finish that shields the wood naturally wears down over time. Daily foot traffic, pets, furniture movement, and everyday living gradually diminish that finish, leaving your floors vulnerable to scratches, moisture, and long-term damage.
Screening and recoating is a preventative maintenance service designed to restore the protective finish before the wood itself becomes damaged. By renewing the finish at the right time, homeowners can preserve the beauty of their hardwood floors, extend their lifespan, and postpone the need for sanding and refinishing.
Since 1984, Abeln Floor Systems has helped homeowners throughout St. Louis and the surrounding communities maintain beautiful hardwood flooring through expert maintenance services and exceptional craftsmanship. Our experienced team evaluates every floor individually to recommend the most appropriate solution for its condition.
What Is Hardwood Floor Screening & Recoating?
Screening is a key step in our broader hardwood floor recoating solutions designed to protect your investment.This creates the ideal surface for a new protective finish to properly bond with the existing coating.
Unlike sanding and refinishing, screening does not remove the stain or expose bare wood. Instead, it refreshes the finish while preserving the original appearance of your hardwood flooring.
Our screening and recoating services include:
- Professional floor evaluation
- Thorough cleaning and contaminant removal
- Mechanical screening of the existing finish
- Surface preparation for optimal adhesion
- Premium commercial-grade finish application
- Multiple sheen options
- Final quality inspection
When completed at the proper time, screening and recoating is one of the most effective ways to preserve hardwood flooring for years to come.
When Is Screening & Recoating the Right Choice?
Many homeowners assume their floors need refinishing as soon as they begin showing wear. In reality, screening and recoating is often the ideal solution when the finish has worn but the wood underneath remains in excellent condition.
Your hardwood floors may be good candidates if you notice:
- Loss of shine in high-traffic areas
- Fine surface scratches
- Minor scuff marks
- Dull or faded finishes
- Uneven gloss levels
- Finish beginning to wear without exposing bare wood
- Floors that look aged despite regular cleaning
Scheduling maintenance before damage reaches the wood helps protect your investment and significantly reduces future restoration costs.
Benefits of Screening & Recoating
Extend the Life of Your Hardwood Floors
Routine maintenance helps preserve the existing finish while delaying the need for more extensive sanding and refinishing.
Maintain Your Existing Color
Because screening does not remove stain, your current floor color remains unchanged while gaining renewed protection.
Protect Against Daily Wea
During recoating, we apply premium specialty hardwood finishes to protect against daily foot traffic.
Save Time and Money
Compared to full refinishing, screening and recoating is generally faster, less disruptive, and more economical when performed before major wear develops.
Preserve Your Investment
Hardwood flooring is one of your home's most valuable features. Routine maintenance protects that investment while keeping your floors looking their best year after year.
Before we consider your project complete, we perform a detailed quality inspection with you to ensure every aspect of the installation meets our standards—and yours.
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Our Screening & Recoating Process
Every hardwood floor has different maintenance needs. That's why we begin every project with a careful inspection.
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Comprehensive Evaluation
We determine whether your floors are suitable candidates for screening and recoating or whether another restoration service would provide better long-term results.
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Surface Preparation
The floor is professionally cleaned before being mechanically screened to remove surface imperfections and prepare the finish for optimal adhesion.
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Premium Finish Application
Using high-quality professional coatings, we apply a fresh protective finish that restores clarity, enhances durability, and protects your hardwood from everyday wear.
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Final Inspection
Before completing your project, we perform a detailed walkthrough to ensure every area meets our standards for craftsmanship and appearance.
Why Choose Abeln Floor Systems?
Choosing the right flooring company means choosing professionals who understand how to preserve hardwood—not simply replace it.
For more than four decades, homeowners throughout St. Louis have trusted Abeln Floor Systems because of our commitment to honest recommendations and exceptional craftsmanship.
Why homeowners continue choosing us:
- Family-owned since 1984
- More than 40 years of hardwood flooring experience
- Skilled residential flooring craftsmen
- Specialists in hardwood maintenance and restoration
- Premium commercial-grade finishing systems
- Honest recommendations based on your floor's condition
- Free consultations
- Fully insured professionals
- Same-business-day responses whenever possible
- Clean, respectful work environments
Our goal is always to recommend the service that provides the greatest long-term value for your hardwood flooring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between screening and buffing?
Both services prepare the floor for a new finish, but screening uses an abrasive screen attached to a floor machine to mechanically prepare the existing finish for maximum adhesion. It's a more technical process commonly recommended by flooring professionals.
Will screening remove scratches?
Screening helps reduce light surface scratches and prepares the floor for a new finish, but it will not remove deep scratches or gouges that extend into the wood itself.
Can every hardwood floor be screened?
If the protective finish has completely worn away and exposed bare timber, full hardwood floor sanding and refinishing will be necessary. We'll evaluate your floors and recommend the best option.
How often should hardwood floors be screened and recoated?
Most homeowners benefit from this service every 3–5 years, depending on household traffic and overall wear.
Preserve Your Hardwood Floors for Years to Com
Routine maintenance is one of the best ways to protect the beauty and longevity of your hardwood flooring. If your floors have begun showing signs of wear but remain in otherwise good condition, professional screening and recoating may be the ideal solution.
The experienced craftsmen at Abeln Floor Systems will evaluate your flooring, explain your options, and recommend the maintenance service that best protects your investment.
