OC Flooring refinishes hardwood across Mercer Island — from the mid-century modern homes on First Hill and Island Crest to the newer luxury builds and waterfront estates on the north and south ends. We sand, repair, stain, and seal on-site with dustless equipment and your choice of oil- or water-based low-VOC finishes.
Yes. Mercer Island has many original mid-century homes with oak and fir, plus high-end remodels. We offer water-based finishes for low odor and fast cure, and oil-based or Swedish finishes for a warmer, traditional look.
Yes. Many Mercer Island homes are on the larger side, and we're set up for whole-floor and multi-room work — we stage it so you can still use the house while we go.
Mercer Island refinishes run $3.50–$6.50 per square foot. The island's 1960s–70s Northwest Contemporary homes often feature 1,200–2,000 sq ft of oak plus open stair treads — stairs are quoted per tread. Most whole-main-floor projects total $5,000–$11,000, documented in a written fixed quote.
Four to six days for most Mercer Island homes. Island access adds nothing — our crews cross I-90 daily. Daylight-basement levels are done after main floors so you always have somewhere to live. The final coat cures overnight; furniture returns after 72 hours.
Mid-century architecture rewards natural and lightly warm tones — clear waterborne finish, NaturalSeal, or a soft Provincial stain — which keep the wood honest to the era. We discourage very dark stains in low-light north-facing rooms; we'll show samples on your floor in different light.
Book by phone or online; we're on Mercer Island most weeks. The estimate is free and takes about 30 minutes — measurements, wear-layer check, stain discussion — with the written itemized price emailed the same day. References from nearby island projects available on request.
Quite likely. Mercer Island's mid-island neighborhoods are full of 1950s and '60s homes that were built with original oak strip floors, many later hidden under carpet. The easiest check is to peel back a carpet corner in a closet or by a heating vent and look for narrow oak boards. We also offer free in-home assessments if you'd like us to take a look.
Almost always, yes. Solid oak can be sanded and refinished four to six times over its life, so a Mercer Island floor from the 1950s or '60s usually has plenty of wood left to restore. Even floors with pet stains, gaps, or old water marks typically come back beautifully. Our dustless sanding keeps your home clean throughout.
Refinishing is almost always the better deal — usually 50–70% less than removing everything and installing new. You also keep the dense old-growth oak that Mercer Island's mid-century homes were built with, which new flooring can't match. Restored hardwood adds resale value, too.
Why Mercer Island Families Choose OC Flooring? Because we treat your floors like they're staying in the family. We're a small, owner-run local crew — licensed, insured, and carrying a 4.7-star rating from 96 reviews — and the same people who quote your job are the ones running the sanders.
Every Mercer Island project is backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty. From the first walkthrough you'll see the difference: we listen, give straight recommendations, and quote real numbers up front. On site, our dust-controlled process keeps your home livable while we work.
Whether it's one room or the whole main floor, we keep it simple and predictable. We work across Mercer Island and nearby — Bellevue, Seattle, Newcastle, and Renton — bringing the same clean, dustless craftsmanship to every job.💬 Ready to bring your Mercer Island floors back to life? Contact OC Flooring for a free in-home estimate.
