Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Sand, stain, and refinish existing hardwood floors back to new.
Flooring Contractor in Eau Claire, WI
Hardwood refinishing, new flooring installation, and tile work. Done by people who know what subfloors look like in this part of the country.
Floors are mostly substrate
Most flooring problems aren't flooring problems. They're subfloor problems: uneven sheathing, moisture issues, transitions that don't account for material movement. New flooring installed over a bad subfloor will fail the same way the old flooring failed. We assess what's under the floor before we talk about what's going on top.
For hardwood refinishing, the variable that matters most is the existing wood: species, thickness, history of previous refinishes. Some floors can take three or four refinishes over their lifetime. Others can't take another one. We'll tell you which one yours is before any sanding starts.
Three Flooring Services for Wisconsin Homes
Flooring Installation
New hardwood, LVP, or laminate flooring installed throughout the home.
Tile Work
Custom tile floors and patterns for kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Eau Claire, WI
Sanding, staining, and refinishing existing hardwood back to new, often for less than a third of replacement cost. The deciding factor is wear-layer thickness: most solid hardwood in Eau Claire's older housing stock has three or four refinishes in it over its life, while engineered floors usually have one. We measure what's left before quoting, tell you honestly whether your floor can take another sanding, and use dust-containment equipment so the rest of the house stays livable during the work.
Flooring Installation in Eau Claire, WI
New flooring installation across luxury vinyl plank, engineered and solid hardwood, laminate, and tile, backed by the subfloor prep that determines whether the finished floor stays flat and quiet. Every quote starts under the existing floor: uneven sheathing, moisture readings, and squeaks get corrected first, because new flooring installed over old problems fails the same way the old flooring did. Transitions, trim, and register cutouts are part of the job, not extras.
Tile Work in Eau Claire, WI
Custom tile floors for kitchens, bathrooms, entries, and mudrooms: the rooms where Wisconsin boots, water, and road salt do their worst. Tile done right here means uncoupling membrane over wood subfloors (so seasonal movement doesn't telegraph into cracked grout), waterproofing where the room calls for it, and layout planned from the room's sightlines rather than whatever corner was easiest to start in. Heated tile floors are a popular add in bathrooms, and the install cost is modest when planned into the project from the start.
How It Works
How a Flooring Project Goes
1
Subfloor Assessment
We check what is under your existing flooring before quoting new flooring. Subfloor condition drives material choice, install method, and budget.
2
Material Selection
Material samples, supplier visits, talking through durability vs. cost tradeoffs. We will set you up with the suppliers we trust.
3
Demo & Install
Old flooring out, subfloor prep, new flooring installed with proper transitions and trim. Final walkthrough together at completion.
What Flooring Costs in Eau Claire
$3 to $8 per sq ft · Hardwood Refinishing
Sand, stain (if changing color), and finish coats. Includes furniture moving and basic floor prep. Three to five days from start to final cure.
$6 to $18 per sq ft · New Flooring Installation
LVP at the lower end, engineered hardwood in the middle, solid hardwood at the upper end. Includes demo of old flooring, subfloor prep, install, and transitions.
$15 to $30 per sq ft · Custom Tile Work
Custom kitchen, bathroom, or entryway tile patterns. Includes substrate prep, waterproofing where needed, and grout work.
Biggest drivers: material choice, subfloor condition (uneven sheathing or moisture damage adds prep cost), and pattern complexity for tile work.
What Homeowners Say
Things turned out incredible in our kitchen, especially the custom kitchen cabinets. The crew worked so hard to help us see our vision. Super happy customers and i'd gladly hire again for any future endeavors.
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I was debating on who I was going to use for a small remodel. Eau Claire Kitchen & Bath was transparent and super knowledgeable! Answered all the questions I had, they performed the work swiftly and my bathroom looks like a spa now. Thank you so much!
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I thought remodeling my bathroom would be stressful and expensive but after working with the staff at Eau Claire Kitchen & Bathroom remodeling, that definitely wasn't the case! Their staff were beyond respectful, quick and efficient and made sure all of my questions were answered thoroughly and concerns were taken seriously. I will definitely be calling them back in the spring when I plan on having my Kitchen remodeled. Thank you for the wonderful experience, I wouldn't trust anyone else!!
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Where We Work
We serve homeowners across Eau Claire and the broader Chippewa Valley. If you’re nearby and we haven’t listed your town, give us a call. We likely cover it.
- Eau Claire, WI
- Altoona, WI
- Chippewa Falls, WI
- Lake Hallie, WI
- Menomonie, WI
- Bloomer, WI
- Cadott, WI
- Fall Creek, WI
FAQ
Common Questions
How much does flooring cost per square foot in Eau Claire?
Hardwood refinishing typically runs $3 to $8 per square foot. New flooring installation runs $6 to $18 per square foot depending on material (LVP at the low end, hardwood at the high end). Custom tile work runs $15 to $30 per square foot. Labor is a bigger share of the cost than most homeowners expect.
Can my hardwood floors be refinished or do they need replacement?
Depends on the species, the thickness of the wear layer, and how many times the floor has been refinished before. Most solid hardwood floors can take three to four refinishes over their lifetime. Engineered hardwood can usually take one. We'll check the existing floor during the consultation and tell you which one yours is before any sanding starts.
What's the best flooring for Wisconsin homes?
For high-traffic areas, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and engineered hardwood both handle Wisconsin humidity swings well. Solid hardwood looks better long-term but needs proper acclimation and a stable basement environment. Tile is durable but cold underfoot in winter, so we usually pair it with radiant heat in bathrooms and entries.
How long does a flooring project take?
Hardwood refinishing typically takes 3 to 5 days from sanding to final coat cure. New flooring installation runs 2 to 5 days for a typical room or two depending on prep work. Custom tile takes longer. A bathroom floor is 2 to 3 days, and larger areas can run a week or more.
Do I need to move out during hardwood refinishing?
Usually not, but plan around the finish cure. Sanding days are noisy and the working rooms are off-limits, though modern dust-containment keeps the mess out of the rest of the house. The finish itself is the real constraint: water-based finishes allow socked feet in 24 hours and furniture in 3 to 4 days; oil-based finishes smell stronger and cure slower. If we're refinishing every floor in the house at once, a few nights elsewhere makes the project faster and your life easier. We'll tell you which situation yours is.
Is luxury vinyl plank a downgrade from hardwood?
It's a different tool, not a lesser one. Modern LVP is fully waterproof, tougher against dog claws and dropped pans than most wood finishes, and comfortable underfoot. That's why it's what we recommend for kitchens, entries, and basements in most Eau Claire homes. Hardwood still wins on resale perception, refinishability, and warmth in living spaces. Plenty of our projects use both: LVP where water lives, hardwood where people live. The consultation is where we match material to room honestly.
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