110-Year Old Red Oak Floors Restored in Sugarhouse, Utah

Our recent red oak hardwood floor Sand & Refinish Restoration in Sugarhouse, Utah! Revive Your Floors & Rediscover Your Home with The Hardwood Flooring Pros!

In the heart of Sugarhouse, Utah, nestled inside a charming historic home, we recently took on one of the most rewarding and technically demanding refinishing projects we’ve tackled all year: restoring 110-year-old red oak hardwood floors that had seen better days.

This wasn’t your average refinish job.

The floor was top-nailed, only 1/4″ thick, and deeply pitted in high-traffic areas from over a century of foot traffic, furniture movement, and likely a few decades of neglect. But the homeowners believed in the character of their home and the potential beauty of those tired old floors—and they called us to bring them back to life.

Restoring antique red oak like this requires precision, patience, and a deep understanding of how wood behaves—especially when it’s been through 110 Utah winters and summers.

Key challenges on this job:

• Thin profile (1/4″ thick) meant no room for error during sanding.
• Top-nailed planks had to be handled with surgical care to avoid tear-outs or metal burn damage to our abrasives.
• Deep pitting and wear patterns required strategic sanding techniques without over-thinning the wood.
• Subtle cupping and inconsistencies had to be blended carefully to achieve a flat, smooth finish without compromising structural integrity.

Most flooring companies would’ve walked away or passed this one to someone else. But at The Hardwood Flooring Pros, we live for this kind of challenge.

Once the prep work was complete and the floor was flattened out with our Pallmann Spider planetary sander, the homeowners chose Bona DriFast Provincial Stain—a rich, warm brown that really highlights red oak’s natural grain without overpowering the space. It’s timeless, just like the home.

To seal the deal, we applied Pallmann Pall-X Power in Ultra Matte for a low-sheen, modern-but-classic finish that not only looks stunning but will stand up to another century of daily living.

Here’s what the homeowners had to say:

“Bryce worked absolute wonders on our 110-year-old red oak floors! They were a tough job—top-nailed, only 1/4″ thick, and badly pitted in the high-traffic areas—but he brought them back to life and made them look like new again. Throughout the process, Bryce kept us updated and made sure we understood each step. The results exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend The Hardwood Flooring Pros to anyone considering floor refinishing. Thank you, Bryce!”

That kind of feedback is exactly why we do what we do. For us, it’s not just about restoring wood—it’s about reviving the soul of a home and delivering a result that surprises and delights.

If you’re in Sugarhouse, Millcreek, Liberty Wells, or anywhere else in Salt Lake County and thinking about restoring your hardwood floors, here’s why we’re different:

• We specialize in challenging, high-end refinishing projects.
• We use premium stains and finishes from brands like Bona and Pallmann.
• We provide clear communication, daily updates, and realistic expectations.
• We honor the craftsmanship of older homes while delivering modern durability.
• We treat your floors like they’re our own.

Whether your floors are 10 years old or 110 years old, we’re here to help you revive your floors and rediscover your home.

🛠️ Services we offer in Sugarhouse & SLC:

• Hardwood Floor Refinishing
• Dustless Control
• Custom Stain & Finish Packages
• Hardwood Floor Repairs & Additions
• Installations of Solid and Engineered Hardwood

📞 Call today for a free, written estimate and let us show you what’s possible.

Contact The Hardwood Flooring Pros today to schedule your free in-home consultation. Call 801-623-6615 or visit www.thehardwoodflooringpros.com to book your appointment online today!