"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
Bring tired hardwood back to life with sand, stain, and seal - most homes done in 3 – 5 days.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Across the Inland Empire
Bring tired hardwood back to life with sand, stain, and seal - most homes done in 3 – 5 days.
For 20+ years, Monteros Hardwood Flooring has been the family-owned flooring crew Inland Empire homeowners call when they want it done right the first time. Every job comes with a written, itemized estimate, on-time crews, daily clean-up, and a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
What's Included
- 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
How a Project Starts
Every refinishing project starts the same way - a free, in-home walk-through where we measure, talk through species and finish, and answer every question you have. No rushed quotes, no high-pressure sales script. The estimate you sign is the price you pay.
Why Inland Empire Homes Choose Us
Hot, dry summers and cool, damp winters chew through cheaply installed floors. We acclimate every board on-site, moisture-test the subfloor, and choose the right adhesive or fastener pattern for the climate - the kind of detail that separates a floor that lasts decades from one that cups, gaps, or peaks in two summers.
The Same Crew, Every Time
Whether you're matching a 1950's parquet, fitting wide-plank European oak, or putting waterproof LVP into a busy family kitchen, the same crew shows up with the same standards. That consistency is why we still get calls from customers we worked for fifteen years ago.
Built Around Your Schedule
We give you a real start date, a real finish date, and the crew lead's direct line. No mystery delays, no subcontractor handoffs. If something changes, you hear it from us first.
Our Refinishing Process
Every project follows the same clear, predictable steps from estimate to 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
- 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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Areas We Serve
We bring refinishing to homes across the Inland Empire - find your city.
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