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Refinishing in Ontario, CA
Ontario, CA

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Ontario

Bring tired hardwood back to life with sand, stain, and seal - most homes done in 3 – 5 days.

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Refinishing in Ontario, CA

Refinishing is some of our favorite work in Ontario, especially around Ontario Ranch and the older streets near Ontario Mills. Very heavy 2010s – 2020s new construction with slab subfloors, plus older 1920s craftsman and Spanish-revival homes downtown with raised foundations and original oak, and there is almost always solid wood worth saving rather than tearing out.

Our San Bernardino shop is about 25 minutes from Ontario - close enough for fast service in Ontario Ranch and the rest of the city, and established enough that we know the building stock and the local permitting quirks. We have been refinishing hardwood and luxury flooring across San Bernardino County for over 20 years, and Ontario - from Ontario Ranch and New Model Colony out to the neighborhoods near Ontario Mills - is one of the cities we work in most.

What You Get

  • Dust-contained sanding system - far less mess than open sanding
  • Custom stain matching, including grey, ebony, and natural tones
  • Water-based polyurethane (low VOC) or oil-based options
  • Screen-and-recoat available for floors that just need a refresh
  • Most floors can be refinished 4 – 7 times over their lifetime

Coverage Across Ontario

We serve homeowners across Ontario, including Ontario Ranch, New Model Colony, Downtown Ontario, College Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Zip codes: 91761, 91762, 91764

About Ontario Homes

Ontario Ranch and the New Model Colony are some of the youngest neighborhoods in the Inland Empire - families that bought new construction five to ten years ago are now ready to swap builder carpet for real flooring. We do a lot of LVP and engineered hardwood here.

Housing profile: Very heavy 2010s – 2020s new construction with slab subfloors, plus older 1920s craftsman and Spanish-revival homes downtown with raised foundations and original oak.

Flooring in Ontario: What Local Homes Need

Ontario splits cleanly into two flooring worlds. South of the 60 in Ontario Ranch, the New Model Colony and Creekside are barely a decade old - slab-on-grade homes where families are now ready to pull the original builder carpet. On fresh slab like this, fresh-poured concrete can still be releasing moisture, so we run calcium-chloride or RH probe tests and lay the right barrier before engineered hardwood or LVP goes down; skipping that step is how floors fail two summers later. Downtown and around College Park it is the opposite era: 1920s craftsman and Spanish-revival homes on raised foundations, many with original oak under carpet that is well worth refinishing. The flat, hot Ontario basin near Ontario Mills and the airport bakes interiors in summer, which nudges a lot of homeowners toward fully waterproof LVP for kitchens and entries. We are roughly 25 minutes from our San Bernardino shop, an easy run for in-home estimates and material drop-offs.

Our Refinishing Process in Ontario

Same predictable steps on every job, from first measurement to final walk-through.

  1. 01

    Floor inspection

    We check thickness, water damage, board cupping, and any boards that need replacing first.

  2. 02

    Coarse sanding

    Old finish, scratches, and pet stains come off down to bare wood.

  3. 03

    Fine sanding and edging

    Hand-edged corners, screen-sanded for a glass-smooth surface.

  4. 04

    Stain application

    Custom-matched stain, applied evenly, wiped to depth you approve from a sample board.

  5. 05

    Sealer + 2-3 coats finish

    Cure time between coats. Walk-on after 24h, furniture back after 5 – 7 days.

Refinishing Projects in Ontario & Nearby

Recent refinishing work across San Bernardino County.

Mid-refinishing hardwood floor showing freshly sanded wood ready for stain
Hardwood staircase mid-refinish
Modern open-concept hardwood flooring in Ontario
Formal living-room hardwood flooring in Ontario
Hardwood flooring in a large Ontario living space
Hardwood kitchen flooring in Ontario
Hardwood staircase installation in Ontario
Luxury vinyl plank flooring in a Ontario living room

Refinishing FAQ for Ontario Homeowners

Do you serve Ontario for refinishing? +
Yes - Ontario is one of our core service cities. We work in Ontario Ranch, New Model Colony, and the rest of the city weekly. Our shop is about 25 minutes away in San Bernardino, so response times are fast.
What's typical pricing for refinishing in Ontario? +
Ontario pricing aligns with our standard Inland Empire range: $3 – $7 per square foot installed. Final price depends on square footage, floor condition, and stain choice. Free in-home estimate gives you exact numbers.
How long will a refinishing project take in Ontario? +
3 – 5 days, including cure time. Ontario permitting is generally fast - most jobs don't require a permit; the few that do (significant subfloor work) we handle for you.
Can my floors be refinished or do I need to replace them? +
If you have at least 1/8 inch of wood above the tongue and groove, you can refinish. We measure during the free estimate and tell you straight. Engineered floors may have a thinner wear layer - ask before assuming.
How dusty is the process? +
Far less than the old days. We use a dust-contained sanding system that captures most particulate at the source. Expect light residual dust on hard surfaces - we wipe down at the end.
How soon can I walk on my floors? +
Sock feet after 24 hours. Shoes after 48. Furniture back after 5 days. Area rugs after 14 days - the finish needs that long to fully cure.
Will the new color exactly match my sample? +
We always do a 2 ft x 2 ft test patch in your home with your wood and your light before sanding the whole floor. You sign off on the color before we commit.
How often can hardwood be refinished? +
Solid 3/4-inch hardwood typically handles 4 – 7 full refinishes over its lifetime. Screen-and-recoat (light refresh) can be done many more times in between.

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Free refinishing estimate in Ontario

In-home consultation, samples on-site, written quote within days. 20+ years of Inland Empire craftsmanship.

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David Thurston
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"Awesome crew!!, they work together like a machine, kind, courteous, pay attention to detail and very productive. They were on time and did a master job!, I would only use these guys in future projects."

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Bob Entrikin
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"Monteros Hardwood company just completed refurbishing 3 rooms in my home and did a fantastic job. They were on time and very professional. I would use them again and refer them to my family and friends!! Good job!"

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"The best price in town! Bottom line. Great group of guys. Javier and his crew did a great job on my floors. Young and motivated to get the job done. I highly recommend them, give them a call."

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