The Process:

Recoating process involves screening the top layers of old finish on the existing floor. The top layers are abraded so that they allow for the new finish.

First we start by using our rotary buffer machine as an auto-scrubber with a hard bristle attachment, while the scrubbing is taking place the floor is sprayed with a special cleaning solution thereby cleaning any dirt and grime thats on the surfaces.

Second, depending on the hardwood floor material we use a 120 girt screen which will remove the old finish.

Third, the floor is thoroughly vacuumed leaving to dust on the surface of the floor, after with a wet mop that has preparation solution the wood floor is tacked down, thereby removing any residue and leaving it prepared for the finish.

Lastly, we apply the first coat of water based finish, and then wait approximately 2-3 hours depending on the weather for the finish to dry. (Oil finish takes at least 8 hours to dry). Then apply a second coat.

How Long Does It Take?

The time that a recoat will take depends largely on the size of the job? Is there a lot of stuff to move? The type of finish you choose (water or oil)  For example a 10,000 square foot gym  will take one day.

How Much Does It Cost?

Our recoating process price starts at $.50 per sq. ft.

What Type of Finish Do You Use?  Waterbased or Oil? Keep in mind that not all finishes are the same, the more costly products will last 3 times as long as some others.

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come in a wide range of dimensions and styles, with each plank made of solid wood and milled from a single piece of timber. Solid hardwood floors were originally used for structural purposes, being installed perpendicular to the wooden support beams of a building. Modern construction techniques now rarely use wood building frames and solid hardwood floors are used almost exclusively for their appearance.

Floated Subfloor for Gym Flooring Installation

Floating subfloor is a very common gym floor underlayment. First A vapor retarder is installed.
Then 2 layers nominal 1/2” (12mm) minimum CD Exposure 1 Plywood subfloor panels (CDX) 4’ X 8′ sheets. with Performance Pads attached. 32 per sheet.
the first plywood layer with edges parallel to wall, without fastening between wall and plywood. the second layer perpendicular or at 45 degree angle to the first. Stapled or staple and glue (with urethane or construction adhesive) the second layer

There Alternate Subfloor Systems, the above is just one example

Hardwood Gym Floor Repair

Do you have a problem with you hardwood floors?

Do you have water damage? Termite damage? Broken boards?

We have years of experience in Hardwood Gym floor repairs & installation, so there is nothing that we haven’t already seen before, so you can be assured that our hardwood floor repair specialist do a good job.  If wood floor boards need to be replaced then we can replace the damaged boards with the same exact materials. Wood floor repairs may look easy, but they are in fact really difficult to achieve especially when you have a stain and finish job.

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Gymnasium Floor Refinishing is very important as it keeps the floor updated and then reduces the chances of floor getting damaged. The process of refinishing the floors needs to be done by a step by step approach. The whole process is divided into 11 steps and all these steps are dependent on each other in many ways. The complete step by step approach is defined as follows:

• Removing the Base Molding: This is the first step in the Gym floor refinishing In this, a floor sander is made to thump against base molding, so as to remove it. It is done to remove the shoe molding i.e., the quarter that runs along the floor. In case, if there is no shoe molding, either remove the base molding or take care not to damage it with the sanders.
• Fix Squeaks and Shore up the Floor: The next step is to check for squeaks and nail loose floorboards. In this case, the best approach is to nail into a floor joist with 8d finishing nails.
• Contain the dust: In this step, the dust is stopped from spreading in the house. In this doorways and ductwork is closed with plastic sheeting.
• Rough-Sand the Floor: If the floor is in a very condition, it should be started with a drum sander otherwise it just needs vibrating sander if the floor is not too bad.
• Sweep & Vacuum: It is done between sandings as the sanding dust eventually gets in the way of the sanding process and must be removed.
• Fine-Sane the floor: It is done with a vibrating sander and they level the minor unevenness left by drum sanders.
• Sand the edge & corners: In this, edge sander is used to sand the edge and corners. Edge sanders usually come as a rental and they are very difficult to control.
• Finish-Sand the edges: It is used to finish the tight places such as corners. It is done using random-orbit sander and they are easy to control than edge sanders. They provide excellent efficiency at low pace.
• Apply Stain: This is done after sanding. In this, the dust is vacuumed which is followed up with a tack cloth. After this, wood stain is applied with a foam applicator pad.
• Wipe off excess stain: In this, excess stain is removed after few minutes of applying the stain. For this, clean cotton clothes and paper towels are used.
• Apply Finish: This is the last phase of floor refinishing process. In this, firstly apply the first coat of varnish such as Polyurethane, either oil-base or water-base with a lamb’s-wool applicator.

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