Expert wood floor refinishing services for Manhattan homes and businesses
Wood floor refinishing in Manhattan breathes new life into original hardwood — restoring the warmth and character of oak, maple, walnut, and Douglas fir floors that have aged under decades of wear. Lion Construction Management provides dustless sanding, custom staining, and professional-grade polyurethane and hardwax oil finishes. Whether you're restoring original 1920s oak strips or refreshing a more recent installation, our flooring teams deliver smooth, even results with minimal disruption to your home.
Manhattan's architectural fabric — from landmarked pre-war co-ops along Park Avenue to cast-iron lofts in SoHo and modern glass towers in Hudson Yards — presents renovation challenges unlike any other borough. Every project requires navigating co-op and condo board approval processes, alteration agreements, building management schedules, and often Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) review. Lion Construction Management has completed hundreds of Manhattan renovations, building deep relationships with building managers, doormen, and superintendents across the borough.
State-of-the-art dustless sanding systems that remove old finish without filling your home with fine particulate.
Sample stains applied on-site so you can see exactly how your floors will look before committing to a color.
Oil-based and water-based polyurethane options — from satin to high-gloss — for durable, beautiful protection.
Damaged, warped, or missing boards are replaced with matching wood, sanded flush, and finished to blend invisibly.
Pet stains, water damage, and discoloration treated with oxalic acid bleaching and spot repairs.
Rubio Monocoat, Bona, and Pallmann hardwax oil finishes for a natural, matte look popular in modern interiors.
We inspect your existing floors, identify damage, test finish type, and determine the number of sandings remaining in the wood.
Floors are sanded in multiple passes with progressively finer grits, removing old finish and creating a smooth, even surface.
Custom stain samples are applied on-site for your approval. Once selected, stain is applied evenly across all floors.
Three coats of polyurethane or oil finish are applied, with light sanding between coats for maximum adhesion and durability.
Manhattan renovation projects follow a structured process shaped by the borough's unique building requirements. After your initial consultation, Lion Construction Management prepares a detailed scope of work and submits your building's alteration agreement package — including architectural plans, insurance certificates, and a construction schedule that complies with your building's specific rules. Once your co-op or condo board approves the project (typically 3-6 weeks), we file for DOB permits and begin material procurement. Construction in Manhattan typically occurs between 8 AM and 5 PM on weekdays, with all materials delivered through freight elevators on a pre-arranged schedule. Our project managers conduct weekly walkthroughs with you, provide photo updates, and manage every trade to keep the work moving efficiently within your building's constraints. Final inspections, building sign-offs, and security deposit return coordination are all part of our close-out process.
Hardwood floor refinishing in Manhattan typically costs $4–$8 per square foot for sanding and polyurethane finish, or $6–$10 per square foot with custom staining. A 1,000 sq ft apartment refinishing project averages $5,000–$10,000. We provide exact pricing after inspecting your floors.
A typical Manhattan apartment or home can be sanded and finished in 3–5 days, with an additional 2–3 days of drying time before furniture can be moved back. Water-based polyurethane dries faster (24 hours between coats) than oil-based (48 hours). We schedule around your timeline.
Solid ¾" hardwood floors can typically be refinished 4–6 times over their lifetime, depending on how aggressively they've been sanded. We measure remaining wood thickness before starting and advise on the best approach to preserve your floors' longevity.
Engineered hardwood with a wear layer of 2mm or more can usually be refinished once or twice. Thinner veneers may only tolerate screening (light abrasion) and recoating. We measure your wear layer and recommend the appropriate approach.
Lion Construction Management provides wood floor refinishing services throughout Manhattan, including Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Financial District, Harlem, East Village, West Village, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Lower East Side, Hell's Kitchen. Whether you're in a pre-war co-ops or a new-construction property, our team delivers the same exceptional quality and attention to detail.