We need our hardwood floors refinished again. The last time(s) we did this, we had someone come and sand them and the mess was horrendous. After, we had to have our ductwork cleaned, the dust was so bad. Every horizontal surface in the house was coated with a fine layer of wood dust. It was a god-awful, never to be repeated scene of mayhem. Even the basement was a mess.
So at the Home Show recently, we ran across a booth where Mr Sandless was being advertised. They claim to strip the floor with "green" chemicals that "your dog could lick", it's so harmless. And they say there's no sanding involved. They seal the wood, then apply two coats of finish and it's guaranteed or you don't pay. The problem is, it sounds too good to be true. $695 for the kitchen and attached pantry/laundry room, which is a huge room.
Now the hinky part. When we asked for previous customers, so we could go and actually touch and see the work they have done, they balked. The man said they can't give out customer's names, corporate won't let them. So I asked if he could give OUR names to previous customers for them to call US. No go.
So we got to see a floor in Frankenmuth they did at a business, but it was done over 18 months ago and the finish is scuffed up, because it's a business. I saw bubbles and fuzz in the finish, Mr Sheanie did not. When I asked MrSandless about said imperfections, he said "well, the job was finished at midnight, so it was dark". Huh? You didn't know enough to use adequate LIGHTING? These men are retired teachers, bought this franchise and are making a business venture.
What say you? Would you go ahead and not pay if the finish wasn't good? We'd only be out the cost of the appliance guys coming and moving our fridge, stove, and washer/dryer unit, which would be about $100.
So at the Home Show recently, we ran across a booth where Mr Sandless was being advertised. They claim to strip the floor with "green" chemicals that "your dog could lick", it's so harmless. And they say there's no sanding involved. They seal the wood, then apply two coats of finish and it's guaranteed or you don't pay. The problem is, it sounds too good to be true. $695 for the kitchen and attached pantry/laundry room, which is a huge room.
Now the hinky part. When we asked for previous customers, so we could go and actually touch and see the work they have done, they balked. The man said they can't give out customer's names, corporate won't let them. So I asked if he could give OUR names to previous customers for them to call US. No go.
So we got to see a floor in Frankenmuth they did at a business, but it was done over 18 months ago and the finish is scuffed up, because it's a business. I saw bubbles and fuzz in the finish, Mr Sheanie did not. When I asked MrSandless about said imperfections, he said "well, the job was finished at midnight, so it was dark". Huh? You didn't know enough to use adequate LIGHTING? These men are retired teachers, bought this franchise and are making a business venture.
What say you? Would you go ahead and not pay if the finish wasn't good? We'd only be out the cost of the appliance guys coming and moving our fridge, stove, and washer/dryer unit, which would be about $100.
