Under that gray, scratched surface is the floor you fell for. Sanding and refinishing brings it back - for a third of replacement cost.
Scratches, graying, sun fade, most stains and dullness - gone completely. Deep pet stains and water damage sometimes sand out and sometimes need board replacement, which we weave in so the repair disappears. Big gaps and severe cupping deserve honest triage - and you'll get it before we quote.
Modern waterborne finishes cure fast and low-odor: furniture back in days, not weeks.
Modern vacuum-contained sanders capture the overwhelming majority of dust. Wipe-down, not shovel-out - and we mask doorways anyway.
Socks next day, furniture in 2-4 days, rugs after full cure. We leave you a simple timeline sheet.
Dramatically - dark to natural, natural to espresso. Stain sampling on your actual boards is part of every job.