We had a tired, gray-and-brown floor in a house we were selling. After the recoat, people complimented the floors every time they walked in.Home seller, Greater Seattle
One Day Recoat — by Tru Finish
Beautiful hardwood. One-day turnaround.
Bring tired floors back to life with a fresh finish that restores their appearance, without the time, disruption, and expense of a full sanding.
Selling soon? Moving in? Getting a rental ready? Let's get your floors on the schedule.
Find out whether your floors qualify for our one-day service. Free estimates.
- Most recoats done in one day
- Over a decade of Seattle hardwood work
- 4.8 rating on Angi
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free estimates
- One Trusted Call flooring pro
Who we work with
Before you sell. Before you move in. Between tenants.
Tell us where you are, and we'll show you how a one-day refresh fits your timeline.
Before You SellMake the floors part of your first impression, before photos and showings.
Before You Move InRefresh the floors while the home is empty, before the furniture arrives.
RealtorsAdd value to listings and help buyers move in. A fast answer for your clients.Agent referrals →
Property ManagersRefresh floors between tenants and keep turnovers on schedule.Turnover assessments →
Why a one-day recoat
A big change in look. A fraction of the cost and time.
Most tired floors don't need to be sanded down to bare wood. When your hardwood qualifies, a recoat delivers a remarkable refresh for far less money, far less mess, and far less downtime.
Done in a dayIn and out, so your listing, move, or turnover stays on schedule.
Real savingsTypically a fraction of what full sanding and refinishing costs.
No sanding dustNo heavy sanding, so far less disruption to the home.
Keeps your woodRenews the finish without removing wood, preserving the floor's life.
| One Day Recoat | Full Sand & Refinish | |
|---|---|---|
| Time on site | Usually one day | Several days |
| Cost | A fraction of a refinish | Highest |
| Dust and disruption | Minimal | Significant |
| Look | Refreshed sheen, tone improved where possible | Any color, deep damage removed |
| Best for | Dull, worn, dated floors in sound shape | Deep damage or a major color change |
A dramatic difference. A practical investment.
Your hardwood may have more life left in it than you think.
Dull finish, surface wear, and unwanted tint can leave an entire room looking tired. Our one-day service refreshes suitable hardwood, improves its existing appearance, and adds a renewed protective finish.
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Open living & dining. Dull, tinted finish refreshed to a warm, even sheen.
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Living room. Traffic wear and faded color brought back to life.
Drag the slider to compare. Illustrative examples; Tru Finish project photos coming soon.
For Realtors
Add value to every listing. Help every buyer move in.
A fast floor solution worth having in your contacts.
When a client asks, "What can we do about these floors?", have an answer ready.
Tru Finish helps sellers prepare for market and buyers prepare to move in. Our featured one-day service gives suitable hardwood a fresh look with a shorter project than full sanding and refinishing.
- Send the photos. Text a few room shots and close-ups.
- Tell us the goal. Listing photos, showings, or move-in.
- Share the deadline. We schedule around photography, listing, possession, and moving dates.
- Your call on contact. We coordinate through you or directly with your client.
Agent Partners
Working listings regularly? Ask Dan about priority scheduling for repeat agents.
One flooring resource for both sides of the sale.
For Property Managers
Get the floors into your turnover plan.
An empty property is an opportunity. Make the most of it.
Between tenants, you need to know what can be refreshed, what needs more work, and how it fits the schedule. Tru Finish assesses existing hardwood and recommends the right level of service, from deep cleaning and coating to recoating, full refinishing, or replacement flooring.
Refresh what you can. Plan what's needed. Keep the turnover moving.
Before You Move In
Get the keys. Refresh the floors. Then move in.
The easiest time to work on your floors is before your furniture arrives.
Start life in your new home with floors that feel ready for you. We'll help you choose the right service and coordinate the work around possession and moving dates.
From a deep clean and coat to a one-day refresh or complete refinishing, get the floor work into your plan before the boxes take over.
Before You Sell
Make the floors part of your first impression.
Before the photos. Before the showings. Before buyers walk through the door.
Floors are one of the largest surfaces buyers see. When they look worn, the whole room can feel worn. When they look fresh, the home presents differently.
Before you spend on replacement or commit to full refinishing, let Tru Finish assess what you already have. A one-day recoat may deliver the improvement your home needs while keeping your listing preparation moving.
Give buyers something beautiful to walk into.
How it works
From photos to fresh floors.
Text a few photos
One wide shot of each room and a couple of close-ups. Add your city and deadline.
Get a straight answer
Dan tells you whether a one-day recoat fits, or whether your floor needs more.
Pick your day
We schedule around listing photos, possession, moving, or tenant dates.
Enjoy the result
Fresh, protected hardwood with a fraction of the downtime of a full refinish.
The right service. The right result.
Find the right level of floor care.
Less downtime. Less disruption. More of the floor you love.
Deep Clean & Coat
A thorough professional deep clean followed by a fresh protective coat. For floors in good condition that need their glow back.
Ask about Deep Clean →
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One Day Recoat
Deep clean, screen & coat. We deep clean, lightly screen the old finish, and apply a fresh coat, with sheen and tint adjustments where appropriate. A dramatic refresh without full sanding.
See if your floor qualifies →
Sanding & Refinishing
Full sanding to bare wood for deep scratches, worn-through areas, damage, or a completely new color.
Talk through refinishing →
Full Installation
New hardwood, engineered wood, and luxury vinyl plank, plus stairs and matching new flooring to existing floors.
See installation services →Not sure which you need? That's our first conversation.
Quick self-check
Does your floor need attention?
Tick what you see. We'll point you in the right direction.
Keep the character. Refresh the look.
Explore current colors & finishes.
Today's floors lean warmer, more natural, and lower-sheen. Tap the heart on your favorites, then send them to Dan. Some looks are a one-day recoat; others need a full refinish. We'll tell you which.
Natural Light
Light oak and blonde tones, matte finish. Bright and airy.
Usually a full refinish
Warm Honey
Golden, glowing oak. Warmth is back in a big way.
Often possible with a recoat
Soft Greige
Gray-beige that stays warm. The update from cold gray.
Usually a full refinish
Rich Walnut
Medium-dark brown with depth, without near-black upkeep.
Usually a full refinishReviews
What homeowners say.
★★★★★
They squeezed us into a very tight summer schedule.Homeowner, Seattle · via Angi
★★★★★
I would use these guys again and again because of their dedication and honesty.Repeat customer, two homes · via Angi
★★★★★
Trufinish not only beat the competitors by several hundred dollars…Homeowner, water-damaged floors restored · via Angi
The experience behind One Day Recoat
Tru Finish brings more than a fresh coat to the job.
Dan Nation and Tru Finish have been restoring Seattle-area hardwood for over a decade. His broader work includes hardwood installation, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank, stairs, custom woodwork, and matching new flooring to existing floors.
That experience guides the recommendation for your home, from preserving what you have to creating something new.
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Questions
Good to know.
What's the difference between a recoat and a full refinish?
A recoat refreshes the existing finish and adds a new protective coat, without sanding down to bare wood, so it's faster and less disruptive. A full refinish sands the floor to raw wood, which is needed for deep damage or a major color change.
Can my floor be recoated?
Many floors with dull finishes, traffic paths, and light surface scratches are good candidates. Floors worn through to bare wood or with deep damage usually need refinishing. Text a few photos and Dan will tell you.
Will a recoat remove scratches?
A recoat improves the look of light surface scratches in the finish. Scratches that go into the wood itself will usually still be visible; sanding is what removes those.
Can the color change with a recoat?
A recoat can often adjust sheen and tone down unwanted tint. A substantial color change, like going from red oak to a light greige, needs a full refinish.
How soon can we walk on the floor and move furniture back?
It depends on the finish used. Dan will give you exact walking, furniture, and rug timing when he schedules your job, so you can plan photos or a move around it.
What affects the price?
Square footage, the floor's condition, the service needed, and stairs or extra prep. Send photos and an approximate floor area for a fast, free estimate.
Your floors could be closer to beautiful than you think.
A listing. A move. A rental turnover. Or simply a home you want to enjoy again. Let's look at your floors and find the right way forward.
Tip: include one wide photo of each room, two close-ups, your city, and any listing or moving deadline.