Your Questions, Answered

Our proprietary, four-step Clean ReCoat Process™ restores floors in a single day using chemical abrasion instead of sanding. We deep clean, chemically prep the existing finish for adhesion, apply a fresh commercial-grade polyurethane topcoat, and let it cure — all in about 5–6 hours for a 1,000 sq ft project. The result: like-new floors, no dust, no moving out, at roughly one-third the cost of traditional refinishing.

Most 1,000 sq ft projects complete in 5–6 hours — start after breakfast, finish before dinner. You can walk on the finished floors within hours, though full cure takes 30 days.

Three sheen levels: satin (most popular — low glare, hides dust), semi-gloss (moderate reflection, easy to clean), and gloss (maximum shine, commercial look). Pricing and durability are identical across all three.

Yes — truly zero airborne wood dust, because we do not sand. The Clean ReCoat Process™ uses chemical abrasion (liquid etchant) plus mechanical agitation with pad scrubbers, not abrasive sanding machines.

With typical residential use, our commercial-grade polyurethane topcoat lasts 3–5 years before needing another recoat. A single coat delivers the durability and depth of two coats of traditional finish. We back it with a one-year service guarantee and five-year product guarantee.

Yes — the work area needs to be cleared. You can move smaller items yourself, we can move smaller items for an additional fee, or we can work around larger pieces and refinish exposed sections separately. We also provide contact info for full-service moving companies when needed.

Within a few hours of completion you can walk in socks. Wait 24 hours for pets, 48 hours for furniture, two weeks for area rugs. Full cure at 30 days.

Very mild — the finish uses ultra-low VOCs. There’s a brief scent similar to craft glue that dissipates within a few hours. No harsh chemical smell, safe for kids and pets.

Remove all furniture, rugs, and personal items from the work area. Vacuum if you’d like, but we’ll deep-clean regardless. You’ll get a detailed prep checklist by email a few days before your appointment.

Our process lightens surface contamination, but dark pet-urine or water stains usually result from a tannin reaction deep in the wood grain. Full removal typically requires sanding down to bare wood or replacing boards. We test each stain on-site and tell you honestly whether recoating will lift it.

Most residential recoats run $1.50–$3.50 per square foot — roughly one-third the cost of a traditional sand-and-refinish. A 1,000 sq ft main floor typically totals $1,500–$3,500. All estimates are free, in-home, and itemized before we start.

No. The service is non-invasive and you can stay in unaffected rooms, leave for the day, or go to work. We coordinate access details during scheduling.

Rug outlines (also called ambering) are UV-fade differences in the wood itself, not the finish. A recoat won’t equalize color. Over time, with consistent sun exposure after the rug is removed, the formerly-covered wood will naturally darken to match. For immediate color uniformity, a full sand-and-refinish with stain is required.

ReCoat Revolution has locations across the U.S. — see our Locations page for the current list and the nearest franchisee. Our HQ is in Fenton, Missouri.