Refinishing

The Sanding

of a wood floor and the subsequent application of stains & finishes is an art not a science. You cannot succeed by reading about it. You have to have done it before. There are endless numbers of horror stories to drive home the point. The consumer must insist upon the involvement of a professional with experience, reputation, and the latest equipment available.

Have You Dreaded Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors for Fear That the Process is All About Dust?

Have you hear horror stories about toxic, solvent-based finishes driving homeowners out of their home ? To eliminate the dust and toxic fumes from the sanding process, Savino Brothers advanced finishing system is the most convenient, cleanest and safest finishing process available.

Eliminate Dust ...

The innovative concept of the Atomic DCS ® system is to have a powerful vacuum engine connected to all of the sanding equipment, evacuating the airborne dust generated from the sanding process, and collecting it outside your home.

The Atomic DCS ® is the most powerful dust containment system available, reducing dust far beyond what the traditional sanding process generates

Don't be Fooled…

By other companies that claim to be dustless. The Atomic DCS ® is the most advanced powerful dust containment system available. Other companies can't compete with the power of a vacuum with a 27hp engine.

The Environmental Choice

Bona's waterborne finishes are VOC compliant and nonflammable.
The primary difference between waterborne and solvent-based finishes is that water, not toxic solvents, is the urethane carrier. As the finish dries, the water evaporates into the air, leaving the protective urethane coating on the wood. The fast-drying formula with a non-offending odor eliminates the need to vacate the area during finishing, providing a healthier environment for the contractor and improved indoor air quality for the business or home.

Waterborne Urethane Finishes

are durable hardwood floor finishes. They are non-yellowing and will not change color over time, highlighting the true beauty of the wood.
Waterborne urethanes are environmentally friendly with low VOC's. With no toxic fumes, you don't have to move out of the house during the refinishing.
Your floor can be walked on with stocking feet in two to three hours, and furniture can be placed (not dragged) in forty-eight hours. Drying times may vary. Area rugs can be put down in one week when the finished is fully cured.

What to Expect

It is the homeowner's responsibility to remove all furniture from the room before we arrive to start work. Insurance policy prevents us from moving furniture. We suggest Lynx Transportation for furniture removal. Visit them at lynxtransport.com
For new installation, the wood needs to acclimate, which will vary from a few days to a few weeks. Be prepared for some noise and disruption.
Most stains dry in a few hours (depending on humidity levels) and waterbase urethanes dry in about two hours (depending on humidity levels). Light foot traffic after the first few hours if needed, furniture can be put back in the room after forty-eight hours, and area rugs about one week.

Natural Color

Your floors are sanded down to the bare wood using a course, medium, and fine sand paper. Floors are then buffed/screened, vacuumed and tacked and one coat of sealer is applied. When the sealer coat is dry, we then buff/screen, vacuum, and tack in between each additional coats of urethane to insure proper adhesion and smoothness.

Stained Color

Floors will be sanded down to the bare wood using a course, medium, and fine sand paper. Floors are then buffed/screened, vacuumed and tacked and 1 coat of stain is applied. (Several samples of stain will be applied to the floor so you may choose a color) when the stain is dry, 1 coat of sealer is applied. When the sealer coat is dry, we then buff/screen, vacuum and tack in between each additional coat of urethane to insure proper adhesion and smoothness.

Luster

Satin finish - Has some sheen, but is the least shiny. Does not show as many scuffmarks or scratches. It is the most popular.
Semi-Gloss - Has a shiny finish.
Gloss - Is the shiniest of the finishes, shows more scuffmarks, scratches, and imperfections in the floor.

Finishes

We recommend two finishes: Bona Traffic™ and Bona Mega ™

Bona Traffic™ is a two-component waterborne 100% polyurethane finish for the surface treatment of wooden floors in commercial premises where a very high resistance to wear is required. Traffic Satin provides a clear natural appearance giving "invisible protection" and the look of an oiled floor but, unlike oil, offers years of virtually maintenance-free protection. It provides lowest gloss level available. Traffic Semi-Gloss has a higher sheen level but all the other qualities of the satin version.

Bona Traffic™ is designed specifically for the unique demands of commercial and heavy-traffic residential hardwood floors. Traffic's technologically advanced waterborne formula provides the ultimate in durability, outperforming any finish in the industry-moisture cure, solvent-based, oil-modified, or other waterborne finishes.

Unprecedented Durability - outperforms moisture cure finishes without the hazardous side effects, and all the benefits of a waterborne finish
Fast Curing Rate - minimizes downtime, allowing quicker access to the floor
Fast Drying - 2 to 3 hours between coats (depending on humidity levels)
Exceptional Build - with excellent flow and leveling
Natural Clear Finish - will not change color over time, highlighting the true color of the wood or stain

Bona Mega™ is a one-component waterborne 100% polyurethane finish for the surface treatment of wooden floors in commercial and residential areas subject to heavy wear. Mega™ has the performance of a two-component finish. It has all the advantages of a waterborne system.

Mega™ Value
Mega is the finish we use most often, it offers premium performance at an affordable cost.
Excellent Durability
Fast Drying time-2-3 hours (depending on humidity levels)
Exceptional build- with excellent flow and leveling
Available in gloss, semi-gloss or satin
High resistance to wear, scuff marks and scratches
Very good chemical resistance
Natural Clear Finish - will not change color over time, highlighting the true color of the wood.