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Hardwood floor specialists · Victoria BC

Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Revive. Restore. Renew.

Traditional hardwood floor refinishing, repair, and installation for homeowners in Victoria, BC. We take pride in our attention to detail, dependable service, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Quality Craftsmanship·Beautiful Results
Hardwood floor being refinished with a roller
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Complete hardwood floor services

We make hardwood floors look their best

Bring your hardwood floors back to life with meticulous refinishing, repairs, and installation from a local specialist.

Excel Hardwood Floors has served Victoria homeowners since 2005. Whether we’re working on your existing floors or installing new hardwood, we bring care and skill to every project. We’ll help you find the right solution for your home.

Chris is an absolute professional and a true flooring expert! He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely invested in helping his clients. Highly recommend.— Loris Adams
Old flooring removed from a room — flooring removal
flooring removal
Subfloor preparation with plywood patch — sub floor prep if necessary
sub floor prep if necessary
New hardwood being installed with a flooring nailer — flooring installation
flooring installation
Finished hardwood floor — sanding and finishing
sanding and finishing

Proper sanding is essential to how a hardwood floor looks and how its finish performs over time. With years of experience, Excel Hardwood Floors prepares each floor carefully—because poor sanding can ruin even the most beautiful installation.

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Bona finishing systems

Water-based or oil-based polyurethane finishes for your floors.

We follow Bona’s application guidelines to apply consistent coats and achieve the performance and durability the finish is designed to deliver.

We opted for an amber water base sealer plus 2 coats of durable water based high traffic finish. The combination provided a slightly lighter and more modern look to our 75+ year old top nail oak floors, they look amazing!— David Dunn
Hardwood floor finished with an oil-based sealer
OIL-BASED SEALER
Two protective finishes

Choose the look and feel.

The sealer and finish combination determines your hardwood floor’s appearance. We’ll help you select the option that best suits your floors and preferences.

Oil-based hardwood finish option
Traditional · warm

Oil-based option

Full sand and refinish with three coats of oil-based polyurethane sealer and finish.

Benefits

  • Great protection
  • Amber tint
  • Deeper, richer colour
  • Enhances grain
  • Warmer tone
Water-based hardwood finish option
Modern · versatile

Water-based option

Full sand and refinish with three coats of water-based polyurethane sealer and finish.

Benefits

  • Great protection
  • Lighter appearance
  • More sheen options
  • Low odour / less VOCs
  • Faster dry and cure
Classic warmth · golden and rich

Oil-based sealer and finish

Oil-based sealer and finish give hardwood floors a traditional golden or amber appearance. For many, it’s the ideal colour for hardwood floors.

It suits the character of older homes. Shellacs, varnishes, lacquers, and oils have long been used to create a warm, deep, rich appearance that highlights fine woodwork. The same applies to hardwood floors.

Oil-based finish · project gallery
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Modern flexibility · lighter tone

Water-based sealer and finish

Water-based sealer and finish is the modern alternative to oil-based products. It offers more freedom in appearance and sheen, from ultra-matte and satin to semi-gloss.

With several sealer options to determine the shade, you can make a more personal choice for your floor. Water-based products have very low odour, provide exceptional durability, and cure faster so you can return to regular living sooner.

Water-based finish · project gallery
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A complete hardwood service

For a complete job, we also offer:

From a custom stain to subfloor levelling, get the right work done for the floor you have.

Hardwood floor refinishing
01 · REFINISH

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Revive worn hardwood floors with fresh coats of sealer and finish for durable protection.

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Deep clean and buff coat
02 · PROTECT

Deep Clean and Buff & Coat

A clean and coat can add protection without full sanding. Not every floor is suitable; a bonding test is required.

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Custom hardwood stain colouring
03 · COLOUR

Custom Stain Colouring

Oak accepts stain readily for a uniform appearance. Explore colour options for your hardwood floor.

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Stair refinishing
04 · RENEWAL

Stair Refinishing

We sand and refinish each step to give your staircase a fresh, renewed look.

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Hardwood flooring installation
05 · INSTALL

Flooring Installation

Add hardwood flooring or replace existing floors.

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Subfloor levelling
06 · REPAIR

Floor Repair & Sub-floor Levelling

Repair and levelling solutions help prepare the floor and support a long-term result.

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