# Hardwood Floor Refinishing Massachusetts | Mago Flooring Source: https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing Hardwood floor refinishing in Massachusetts from $3–$5 per sq ft. See real Mago projects, explore stain and Bona finish options, and build your planning estimate. [Home](https://www.magoflooring.com/) / [Services](https://www.magoflooring.com/services) / Hardwood refinishing # HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING / MASSACHUSETTSYour hardwood. Beautiful again. The wood you love. The look you’ve been imagining. Bring them together with sanding, stain and a finish chosen for your home. [Get my refinishing estimate ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing)[Explore colors & pricing ↘](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-plan)[Talk with Mago 617-297-7696](tel:6172977696)[START WITH A PLAN$3–$5 / sq ft Enter your area. Explore your finish. $1,000 project minimum. Build my estimate ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-plan)AI-created room inspiration · see our actual work below [01 What is refinishing? ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-intro)[02 Your finish studio ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-plan)[03 The process ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-process)[04 Your questions ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-questions) RESIDENTIAL HARDWOOD REFINISHING ## Floors you’re proud to come home to. From the first step inside, your floors set the feeling of your home. Mago brings out the grain, color and character of your hardwood, whether you’re restoring years of wear or ready for a different look. We’ll guide you through samples, preparation and repairs, then bring your choices together in a finish made for everyday living. [Get my refinishing estimate ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing) [Talk to Mago617-297-7696](tel:6172977696) Your work, price and preparation agreed in writing before we begin. [ COMPLETED MAGO PROJECT SOUTH END · BOSTON, MAOriginal hardwood. Restored in South End.See the project photos & details ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/my-project) A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR FLOOR’S POSSIBILITIES 01 Why refinish? 702 The bare wood 303 Finished floors 4 ### A new look. A repair. Your reason. Your floor does not have to be damaged to deserve an update. Explore a new look, everyday wear or deeper repairs—and see what may help. Actual Mago project · Boston · South EndGood floor. New look.Keep the wood. Update your style.↗AI condition illustrationDeep wear & scratchesAssess for sanding & refinishing↗AI condition illustrationLight wear & dullnessA recoat may be enough↗AI condition illustrationDark stainsCheck the cause & depth↗AI condition illustrationPet urine stainsAssess the stain & any odor↗AI condition illustrationSun fading & rug outlinesExplore a more even color↗Actual Mago project · BostonDamaged or patched boardsPlan repairs before the finish↗ ### The wood beneath the old finish. See real floors during sanding and preparation in Chestnut Hill, Sudbury and Cambridge. More exposed wood. More of the room. The work that happens before your finish. Actual Mago project · Chestnut HillFrom old finish to exposed wood↗Actual Mago project · SudburyA fresh surface from room to room↗Actual Mago project · CambridgeSee the sanding in progress↗ ### Enjoy the room again. Four different homes. Real Mago refinishing projects, each with its own grain, light and character. Actual Mago project · SudburySunlit hardwood in Sudbury↗Actual Mago project · CambridgeNatural grain in Cambridge↗Actual Mago project · Chestnut HillWarmth in Chestnut Hill↗Actual Mago project · Boston · South EndOriginal wood, renewed↗ Choose a photo for guidance. Condition examples are AI illustrations; project photos are labeled. A photo cannot confirm a stain’s cause or whether sanding will remove it. [Let’s talk about your floor ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing) Close × ← ### [Discuss my floor ↗](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing)→ YOUR FLOOR COULD BE NEXT ### Find out what’s possible in your home. Tell us your town and what you’d like to change. We’ll help you choose the next step. [Get my refinishing estimate ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing) Just dull, with light surface wear? If the existing finish is sound and compatible, a maintenance recoat may be enough to refresh its protection while keeping the color. [Compare hardwood recoating ](https://www.magoflooring.com/hardwood-recoating) Check the wood before choosing the treatment. Engineered floors need enough wear layer to sand. Active moisture problems, loose boards and deep stains need assessment or repairs first; sanding cannot fix every issue. REAL MAGO WORK / SUDBURY, MA[See this refinishing project ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/hardwood-refinishing-sudbury-massachussetts) WHY REFINISH WITH MAGO ## The floor you love. The guidance to get it right. Keep the character that makes your home yours. We bring the assessment, repairs, color choices and finishing together, so you can move forward with a clear plan. - 01 ### The right work for your floor. We assess the wood and existing finish, then explain whether refinishing, a lighter recoat or repairs fit your goal. - 02 ### Your style, with guidance. Explore natural wood, stain and sheen. Compare samples on your floor so the choice makes sense in your light. - 03 ### One team. A clear scope. Bring the preparation, repairs and finishing into one written estimate. Know the price, room arrangements and return-to-use plan before work begins. [Get my refinishing estimate ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing)[Talk it through · 617-297-7696](tel:6172977696) Start with your town, the rooms and the look you have in mind. START WITH WHAT YOUR FLOOR NEEDS ## A new color? A fresh finish? Change the colorRefresh light wearRepair deeper damageHelp me decide ### A full refinish opens up your color choices. Where the wood can be safely sanded, we can remove the existing finish and explore a new stain direction. Your floor’s construction and remaining wear surface come first. [Explore your refinishing options ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-plan) THE MAGO FINISH STUDIO ## Your floor. Reimagined in real time. Explore color and sheen, then bring your preferences to Mago. Stain and sealer choices are optional. [Want our recommendation? Get a floor assessment ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing) THE FLOOR VISUALIZERNO STAIN / NO SEALER SELECTED ACTUAL MAGO PROJECT+ Your floor conceptOriginal project photo YOUR SELECTED COLORNatural woodSatin · soft reflection FINISH SYSTEMChoose your finish VISIBLE EFFECTClear color · soft reflectionIllustrative rendering based on a real Mago room. Color and reflections are simulated; approve a stain and finish sample on your actual wood. + Your wood makes it personal. Species, grain, repairs and light affect the result. We’ll discuss samples before a final color is agreed. 01 Your floor02StainOptional03SealerOptional04 Finish Your space, first. Enter your floor area to see the starting range. Floor area · sq ftTown / city Try an area:300 sq ft500 sq ft1,000 sq ft Floor constructionNot sureSolid hardwoodEngineered hardwoodParquet / patterned woodCurrent conditionWorn finish / scratchesMostly a color changeDark stains / damaged boardsOnly light surface wearPlease assess my floor Unsure of your area? [Use the room measurement tool ↗](https://www.magoflooring.com/room-measurement) Next: find your color Stain is optional. Keep your natural wood color or explore 26 Bona DriFast® Stain colors. Adding stain is +$1.00 per sq ft. Browse a Bona collectionNaturals · 6 colorsClassic · 6 colorsEssentials · 7 colorsMetropolitan · 7 colorsAll 26 colors Selected: No stain · natural wood direction Golden OakPuritan PineNaturalSand DuneBirchWhiteAntique BrownJacobeanRed MahoganySpecial WalnutEarly AmericanTwigCocoaSpice BrownMedium BrownProvincialNutmegBarkCherryEbonyGraphiteAged PewterDriftwoodGreyRosewoodSedona Red No stain · keep the wood natural Help me chooseHave a custom blend or sample in mind? Bona’s Natural is a stain color; choose “No stain” for an unstained direction. Stain adds $1.00 per sq ft to your planning range. Custom matching needs review. [View Bona’s stain collections ↗](https://www.bona.com/en-us/professional/wood-flooring-contractor/stains-and-penetrating-oils/) Next: explore optional sealers Bona sealer. Your choice. This step is optional. Choose a sealer direction or leave it out of your request. A sealer is a separate layer beneath a compatible finish. Bona DriFast Stain already seals the wood, so an extra sealer is not automatically required. Keep your stain choice and compare a sealer here; Mago confirms the complete system. Bona NordicSealA lighter, whitewashed direction+$1.50 / sq ftBona NaturalSealFreshly sanded wood, gently lightened+$1.25 / sq ftBona ClearSealClear, classic natural wood colorPrice confirmed with MagoBona IntenseSealDeeper tone and enhanced grainPrice confirmed with MagoBona AmberSealWarm, oil-like amber colorationPrice confirmed with Mago↗No sealer selectedSkip this optional choice No sealer selected. Your stain choice is unchanged. Mago confirms the complete compatible system. [Wood samples from Bona’s sealer guide ↗](https://www.bona.com/en-us/professional/wood-flooring-contractor/finishes)Next: choose your protective finish Make the light your own. Watch the floor as you choose your finish and sheen. Compare waterborne clarity, oil-based warmth and low-reflection finishes. Help me chooseRecommend a system for my homeBona Mega ONEWaterborne · clear appearanceBona Traffic HDWaterborne · high-traffic protectionBona Traffic HD RAWWaterborne · ultra-matte appearanceBona Woodline PolyOil-based polyurethane · amber warmthBona Craft Oil 2KPenetrating oil · separate color routeSheen directionSatin · soft reflectionMatte · low reflectionSemi-gloss · more reflectionGloss · high reflectionCompare samples with Mago Finish availability and sheen depend on the selected system. Upgrades are reviewed separately. [Compare Bona finish systems ↗](https://www.bona.com/en-us/professional/wood-flooring-contractor/finishes) Include stairs Repairs / extra preparation YOUR PLANNING RANGEADD YOUR AREA $3–$5 / sq ft $1,000 project minimum. Enter your square footage above. Standard preparation and finish basis. Selected stain and priced sealers are added below. Repairs, stairs and finish upgrades need review. Request my written estimate Your choices travel with your request. Mago reviews the floor and confirms the written scope and price. All planning fields are available above. The live price and room preview require JavaScript; continue to request your written estimate. FROM THE FIRST LOOK TO THE LAST COAT ## A beautiful result starts with the groundwork. Know what happens before we start—and what your rooms need before you move back in. 01 ### Review the wood & the room + We review the floor construction, remaining wear surface, damage and previous treatments. Your scope identifies rooms, repairs, furniture arrangements, access and protection. 02 ### Sand back. Reveal the grain. + For suitable floors, sanding removes the old coating and exposes the grain beneath it. We prepare the surface for the next steps and discuss dust collection, room protection and cleanup before work starts. 03 ### Find the color. Build the finish. + Keep the wood natural or explore a new stain color. Compare samples on your floor, choose the sheen you enjoy and agree on a compatible protective finish for your home. 04 ### Give it time. Make it home. + Walking, furniture, rugs and full cure have different requirements. Follow the selected product’s schedule and Mago’s project instructions. We’ll discuss floor care and the details of moving back in. ACTUAL MAGO PROJECT / LYNN, MASSACHUSETTSThe beauty is already in your wood.[Explore this floor’s story ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/hardwood-floor-refinishing-lynn-ma) A CLEAR PRICE STARTS WITH A CLEAR SCOPE ## Know what you’re planning for. 01 / THE STARTING RANGE ### $3–$5 per square foot. The simulator uses a standard preparation and finish basis, with a $1,000 project minimum. 02 / THE PERSONAL DETAILS ### Price the extra work clearly. Stain adds $1.00/sq ft; NordicSeal adds $1.50/sq ft; NaturalSeal adds $1.25/sq ft. Repairs, stairs, custom matching, other sealers and finish upgrades need separate review. 03 / YOUR WRITTEN ESTIMATE ### Confirm it before the work. Your actual floor, selected products and agreed scope determine the final price and schedule. THE PROOF IS IN THE WOOD ## Real floors. Real Mago work. Homes in Sudbury and Chestnut Hill. See the finished floors and explore each project. [01 / REAL MAGO PROJECTView project ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/hardwood-refinishing-sudbury-massachussetts) Sudbury, Massachusetts ### Natural warmth. A fresh start. Warm grain and window light bring this refinished hardwood room to life. [Explore this transformation ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/hardwood-refinishing-sudbury-massachussetts) [02 / REAL MAGO PROJECTView project ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/hardwood-floor-refinishing-chestnut-hill-ma) Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts ### Classic wood. Renewed. Hardwood refinishing with an oil-based protective finish for a warm amber appearance. [Explore this transformation ](https://www.magoflooring.com/portfolio-collections/hardwood-floor-installation-refinishing-ma/hardwood-floor-refinishing-chestnut-hill-ma) [More Mago projects ](https://www.magoflooring.com/magoflooring-portfolio?type=refinishing) YOUR REFINISHING FIELD GUIDE ## Feel ready. Before we start. From “Can this floor be saved?” to moving the sofa back. Find the answers that help you plan with confidence. A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR FLOOR?Let’s look at it together. A few photos, your town and your goals are a useful place to start. [Ask for a floor assessment ](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing)[617-297-7696 ](tel:6172977696) Find an answer All questionsYour floorColor & finishPlanning 01Can my hardwood floor be refinished?+ Suitability depends on the floor’s construction, remaining wear surface, previous sanding, damage and condition. Solid wood and some engineered wood may be candidates, but the actual floor needs review before sanding is agreed. 02What is the difference between refinishing and recoating?+ Full refinishing involves sanding back the existing surface and applying a new finish system, with stain where selected. Recoating adds a maintenance finish to a suitable existing finish after preparation. Recoating does not remove deep scratches, change wood color or correct damage below the finish. 03Can I change the color of my floor?+ Discuss stain direction as part of a full refinishing assessment. Wood species, age, repairs and previous treatments affect appearance. Review samples on the actual floor before confirming a color; a photograph or sample on another species will not look identical. [Explore your finish & planning range ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-plan) 04Will sanding remove every stain or scratch?+ Not necessarily. Deep stains, pet damage, moisture damage and scratches can extend beyond the surface that can safely be sanded. Repairs or replacement boards may be needed, and some variation may remain. Review expectations during the assessment. 05Is the process completely dust-free?+ Sanding creates dust. Ask about the equipment, dust collection, isolation, protection and cleanup planned for your rooms. Discuss sensitive furnishings, connected spaces and air systems before work starts; do not assume a completely dust-free result. 06When can we walk on the floor or move furniture back?+ Walking, furniture, rugs, cleaning and full use can have different waiting periods. Follow the selected finish manufacturer’s guidance and the project-specific instructions from Mago. Dry-to-touch is not the same as fully cured. 07Can you refinish stairs or parquet flooring?+ Include stairs, landings and parquet in the assessment. Construction, detail work, existing finishes and repairs affect suitability and scope. Identify treads, risers, railings and adjoining floors separately so the estimate is clear. 08What affects the cost of refinishing?+ Mago’s full refinishing planning range is $3–$5 per square foot with a $1,000 project minimum. A 500-square-foot standard scope gives a $1,500–$2,500 range. Stain adds $1 per square foot; NordicSeal adds $1.50 and NaturalSeal adds $1.25 per square foot. Repairs, stairs, difficult species, other sealers, finish upgrades and extra coats are reviewed separately. The assessed floor and written scope determine the final price. [Explore your finish & planning range ](https://www.magoflooring.com/massachusetts-floor-refinishing/#refinish-plan) 09Do we need to empty the rooms?+ Furniture and access arrangements should be agreed before work. Discuss large items, closets, appliances and the route through the home. Confirm who moves each item, what stays, and how the work area will be protected. No matching answer yet. Try another word, or [ask Mago about your floor](https://www.magoflooring.com/request-free-quote-home-estimate?service=Hardwood+refinishing). Massachusetts · qualifying RI & NH projects[Check your service area ](https://www.magoflooring.com/service-areas)[A lighter refresh? Explore recoating ](https://www.magoflooring.com/hardwood-recoating)[Floor beyond repair? 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