Ghent Heart Pine Floor Refinishing
Restoring original 1940s heart-pine planks to their brilliant natural luster. A complete dust-contained restoration using German-engineered water-based seals.
The Project Details
The Restoration Journey
This historic home in Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood featured beautiful, old-growth heart-pine floors. However, decades of high traffic, pet accidents, and ambered, worn polyurethane coatings had left the wood looking dry, yellowed, and heavily scratched.
The Problem
The homeowner wanted to revitalize the deep red warmth of the grain but was highly concerned about the massive dust clouds associated with standard wood sanding. Additionally, because the home is historic with original plaster walls, traditional aggressive sanding could have caused structural vibration issues.
The Coastal Solution
We utilized our advanced, HEPA-vacuum integrated dustless sanding machines. This captured 97–99% of dust at the source, protecting the home's historic plaster and keeping the air perfectly clean. After stripping away the decayed wax layers, we applied a custom non-yellowing primer, followed by two coats of Loba 2K waterborne finish to seal and protect the wood with a modern, satin sheen.
Before & After Transformation
Virginia's Trusted Hardwood Experts
We restore original floors in Norfolk’s historic neighborhoods and throughout Southside Hampton Roads.
Schedule Your Free Refinishing Estimate
Historic floors like this Ghent heart pine get a written plan and price before a sander touches them. From moisture testing to the final cleanup, our experienced owner-operated crew handles your luxury home with the utmost respect and care.
"Coastal Floors completely changed our home. The dustless system was incredible—I couldn't find a trace of wood dust anywhere after they left. Our 80-year-old pine looks stunningly modern, bright, and completely transformed"