"I highly recommend Monteros Hardwood Flooring. They refinished the hardwood floors at our Redlands home and they look new and we are extremely happy with the results. Javier communicated regularly throughout the project. His team is professional, efficient and very prompt and the work was finished in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the results and we highly recommend them."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Redlands
Bring tired hardwood back to life with sand, stain, and seal - most homes done in 3 – 5 days.
Refinishing in Redlands, CA
Refinishing in Redlands is some of our favorite work - Heavy historic stock (1890s – 1940s) with raised foundations and original-growth wood floors, and there's almost always solid wood worth saving.
Our shop in San Bernardino is about 15 minutes from Redlands. Close enough for fast service calls, established enough that we know the neighborhoods, the building stock, and the local building department. We've been refinishing hardwood and luxury flooring across San Bernardino County for over 20 years.
What You Get
- Dust-contained sanding system - far less mess than open sanding
- Custom stain matching, including grey, ebony, and natural tones
- Water-based polyurethane (low VOC) or oil-based options
- Screen-and-recoat available for floors that just need a refresh
- Most floors can be refinished 4 – 7 times over their lifetime
Coverage Across Redlands
We serve homeowners across Redlands, including Smiley Heights, South Redlands, University District, North Redlands, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Zip codes: 92373, 92374
About Redlands Homes
Redlands has more historic homes per capita than any other Inland Empire city - Victorian, craftsman, and Spanish-revival from the 1890s through 1930s. Original Douglas fir and oak floors hide under decades of carpet, and refinishing them is some of the most rewarding work we do.
Housing profile: Heavy historic stock (1890s – 1940s) with raised foundations and original-growth wood floors. South Redlands and Smiley Heights have larger turn-of-century homes; newer 1990s – 2010s tracts sit in north and east Redlands.
Our Refinishing Process in Redlands
Same predictable steps on every job, from first measurement to final walk-through.
- 01
Floor inspection
We check thickness, water damage, board cupping, and any boards that need replacing first.
- 02
Coarse sanding
Old finish, scratches, and pet stains come off down to bare wood.
- 03
Fine sanding and edging
Hand-edged corners, screen-sanded for a glass-smooth surface.
- 04
Stain application
Custom-matched stain, applied evenly, wiped to depth you approve from a sample board.
- 05
Sealer + 2-3 coats finish
Cure time between coats. Walk-on after 24h, furniture back after 5 – 7 days.
Refinishing FAQ for Redlands Homeowners
- Yes - Redlands is one of our core service cities. We work in Smiley Heights, South Redlands, and the rest of the city weekly. Our shop is about 15 minutes away in San Bernardino, so response times are fast.
- Redlands pricing aligns with our standard Inland Empire range: $3 – $7 per square foot installed. Final price depends on square footage, floor condition, and stain choice. Free in-home estimate gives you exact numbers.
- 3 – 5 days, including cure time. Redlands permitting is generally fast - most jobs don't require a permit; the few that do (significant subfloor work) we handle for you.
- If you have at least 1/8 inch of wood above the tongue and groove, you can refinish. We measure during the free estimate and tell you straight. Engineered floors may have a thinner wear layer - ask before assuming.
- Far less than the old days. We use a dust-contained sanding system that captures most particulate at the source. Expect light residual dust on hard surfaces - we wipe down at the end.
- Sock feet after 24 hours. Shoes after 48. Furniture back after 5 days. Area rugs after 14 days - the finish needs that long to fully cure.
- We always do a 2 ft x 2 ft test patch in your home with your wood and your light before sanding the whole floor. You sign off on the color before we commit.
- Solid 3/4-inch hardwood typically handles 4 – 7 full refinishes over its lifetime. Screen-and-recoat (light refresh) can be done many more times in between.
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