Our screen and recoat service—also called screen and coat, buff and coat, or buff and shine—is the professional way to renew hardwood floors without sanding. This maintenance process removes surface wear, restores sheen, and adds a new protective finish, extending the life of your floors without the cost or disruption of full refinishing.

Renew worn hardwood floors without sanding — completed in one day with minimal disruption.

Screen & Coat hardwood floor renewal restoring worn wood floors without full sanding.
Screen & Coat hardwood floor renewal restoring worn wood floors without full sanding.

This process lightly abrades the existing finish so a new protective coat can bond — without sanding to raw wood.

While a traditional screen and recoat cannot address deep damage or worn-through areas, our advanced screen and coat process includes targeted preparation, localized sealing, and stain blending where needed prior to applying the new finish.

What Is a Screen and Recoat?

A screen and recoat is a professional hardwood floor maintenance service that refreshes the existing finish without sanding to bare wood. Using specialized equipment, the current protective layer is lightly abraded to ensure proper adhesion before a new coat of finish is applied.

This process renews surface clarity, restores protection, and extends the life of your floors while preserving the original stain color and character of the wood.

When You Don’t Need Full Sanding

If your floors are dull, lightly scratched, or showing traffic wear — but the wood itself is not exposed — a screen and recoat is often the ideal solution.

This service is designed for structurally sound floors that need renewed protection, not full restoration.

You may be a good candidate if:

  • The finish looks worn or hazy

  • Light surface scratches are visible

  • High-traffic areas are losing protection

  • You want to maintain your current stain color

  • The floor is not worn to bare wood

  • You prefer to avoid the cost and downtime of full sanding

Also Known As Buff and Coat

Homeowners and contractors often use different terms for the same process, including screen and recoat, screen and coat, buff and coat, or buff and shine. All describe a maintenance coating system that renews the existing finish without sanding to raw wood.

Why Choose Screen and Recoat Instead of

Refinishing?

  • No sanding to bare wood

  • Typically completed in one day

  • Minimal dust and disruption

  • Lower cost than full refinishing

  • Extends the life of your hardwood floors

  • Preserves your existing stain color

  • Adds a fresh, durable protective layer

Our Professional Renewal Process

  • Deep cleaning and preparation of the hardwood surface

  • Mechanical screening for proper finish adhesion

  • Detailed dust removal and surface preparation

  • Application of premium commercial-grade finish

  • Proper cure time for renewed durability

The Best Time to Recoat Hardwood Floors

Recoating before the finish fully wears through is the key to avoiding costly sanding later. Most hardwood floors benefit from a maintenance coat every 5–7 years, depending on traffic levels, pets, and lifestyle.

Proactive maintenance protects your investment and keeps your floors performing at their best.

Service Area

Recoatings provides professional screen and recoat services throughout:

Boulder
Erie
Louisville
Lafayette
Superior

We use dust-controlled preparation systems and premium finishing products designed for long-term performance in high-end residential homes.

Screen and Recoat FAQs

Is buff and coat the same as screen and recoat?
Yes. Both terms describe the same maintenance process that renews the existing finish without sanding.

Will this remove deep scratches or damage?
No. This service improves light wear but does not correct deep scratches or exposed wood.

Can I change the stain color?
No. Screen and recoat preserves your current color. Color changes require full refinishing.

How long does the process take?
Most homes are completed in one day.

How often should hardwood floors be recoated?
Typically every 5–7 years to maintain protection and prevent premature wear.

Protect Your Floors Before They Need Sanding

A professional screen and recoat is the proactive step that preserves the appearance and protection of your hardwood floors while delaying the need for full restoration.

Renew protection. Maintain clarity. Extend the life of your flooring with expert care from Recoatings.