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The contractor I hired to install new and refinish our existing hardwood floors botched the job. The floor, staining and sealing were OK. When he went to put the finish coat of polyurathane he first “screened” the floor. He must of used too heavy of a screen because it left scratch swirls in either the wood or just the sealer, I’m not sure. The contractor is telling me that all he needs to do is rescreen the floor and redo the polyurethane. I don’t think that I beleive him. I’m concerned that the floor may have to be sanded down to bare wood to get rid of the swirls. Is there anyway for me to tell before we begin?
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If he told you he can fix it, what do you care how he does it? You don't go watch the cook in the restaurant prepare your meal, do you? Let him finish the job. If it isn't right, take it up with him then.
"I don't think I believe him" What, and you're gonna believe the advice of folks online who you've never met, and haven't looked at the job? Get real. If you have a bone to pick with this guy, do it. But don't try to rationalize it by getting advice here. - jb
*I agree with Jim here; if the contractor isn't worried, then you shouldn't be. After all, you hired him because he is the pro and you aren't.If I were in your place curiosity would probably get the better of me, and I would try a little water on a cloth and see if the scratches disappear. Not a definitive test by any stretch, and there are probably lots of experts out there who might have other better ideas.Still, my best advice is to sit tight and let your man do his job; if there is a problem an honorable man will make it right. Let us know how it worked out.
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The contractor I hired to install new and refinish our existing hardwood floors botched the job. The floor, staining and sealing were OK. When he went to put the finish coat of polyurathane he first "screened" the floor. He must of used too heavy of a screen because it left scratch swirls in either the wood or just the sealer, I'm not sure. The contractor is telling me that all he needs to do is rescreen the floor and redo the polyurethane. I don't think that I beleive him. I'm concerned that the floor may have to be sanded down to bare wood to get rid of the swirls. Is there anyway for me to tell before we begin?