Your Bells Corners Bungalow Has Original Floors. We Can Prove It.
You've always suspected there's hardwood under that carpet. You're right. 1960s oak. Thick. Solid. Waiting. We connect you with refinishers who specialize in west end bungalows and split-levels. They'll pull back a corner and show you what you've been walking on. No pressure. Just answers. Free quotes.
The Bells Corners Floor Dilemma
You know the wood is there. But carpet was easier in 1987. Now? You're ready for real floors.
Twenty-Seven Year Old Carpet
It was beige in 1997. Now it's... not beige. Stains. Worn paths. That smell. You know it needs to go. But what's underneath? You're afraid to look.The Previous Owner's 'Solution'
Someone nailed down particle board over the hardwood. Or worse, glued carpet pad directly to the oak. Now there's residue, tack strips, and mystery damage you can't see yet.Transition Trouble
Kitchen got renovated in 2010 with tile. Bathroom got vinyl. Now your main floor is a patchwork. You want continuous hardwood from front to back. Can it be done?The Stain You Never Chose
Maybe the hardwood is already exposed but it's that 1970s dark brown. Or 1980s golden oak. Or 1990s orange. It's not you. You want lighter. Brighter. Modern.Why Bells Corners Floors Are Sleeping Beauties
Bells Corners has a secret: thousands of homes still have their original 1960s-80s hardwood hiding under carpet, vinyl, and bad decisions.
These aren't thin engineered planks. These are 3/4 inch solid oak, milled when trees were older and wood was tighter. One sanding removes the damage. Two sandings give you a brand new floor. You have 6-8 sandings in your future.
Here's what we hear every week from Bells Corners homeowners: *'I wish I'd done this 10 years ago.'*
Because here's the truth: your house already has good bones. The floors are part of that. They just need someone who knows how to bring them back without sanding through the tongue or leaving chatter marks.
Our refinishers have done 75+ Bells Corners homes. Robertson Road. Lynwood Village. Trend Village. They know which developments used red oak vs white oak. They know how much glue residue they can safely remove. They know which stains hide west end afternoon light best.
**Your floors aren't gone. They're just waiting.**
We Know What's Under Your Carpet
Bells Corners has its own floor history. These refinishers lived it with you.
Why Bells Corners Knowledge Matters
Bells Corners' 1960s-80s bungalows and split-levels, common carpet-over-hardwood situations, varied subfloor conditions, and established homeowner expectations require refinishers who've seen every west end floor scenario.
Carpet Removal & Residue Specialists
Tack strips. Staples. Glue. Carpet pad adhesive. We match you with refinishers who've removed it all without damaging the oak underneath.
Bungalow & Split-Level Experience
These floor plans have unique traffic patterns and room transitions. Our refinishers know how to make sight lines flow from living room to dining room to hallway.
1970s-80s Stain Transformation
Dark brown. Harvest gold. Orange oak. We connect you with refinishers who specialize in taking dated stains to modern naturals, whites, and greiges.
Previous Repair Fixers
Someone patched a spot with the wrong wood. Or there's a vent relocation scar. Or a poorly repaired water stain. Our refinishers can make it disappear.
Room Addition Matching
Many Bells Corners homes added family rooms or extensions. Matching new wood to 1960s oak is an art. Our refinishers have the eye for it.
West End Light Consultation
Afternoon light in Bells Corners is different than downtown. Our refinishers recommend stains and sheens that look their best in your specific west end orientation.
Bells Corners Neighbors Who Found Their Floors
"I bought my bungalow in 1985 and the carpet was already old. I finally pulled it up last year. The oak underneath was perfect—just needed sanding and clear finish. The refinisher was so careful with the tack strip damage. My floors look like 1963 again. I cry every time I look at them."
"Our split-level had three different floor coverings. Carpet in living room, vinyl in kitchen, tile in entry. The refinisher said 'you have oak under everything.' We didn't believe him. He was right. One continuous floor now. It changed the whole house."
"I thought I needed new floors. The quotes were $12,000-$15,000. A friend said 'get a refinishing quote first.' Best advice ever. $3,800 later, my 1972 oak floors are lighter, brighter, and absolutely beautiful. Never putting carpet down again."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Across West Ottawa
Serving Bells Corners and surrounding west end communities
What's Under Your Carpet? Let's Find Out.
Stop wondering. Start planning. Get matched with 3 refinishers who specialize in Bells Corners bungalows and split-levels. They'll assess your floors, tell you what's possible, and give you free quotes. Carpet removal optional.
Free Bells Corners Floor Refinishing Quote
Tell us about your Bells Corners home: approximate age, current floor coverings, and what you're hoping to find underneath. We'll connect you with 3 refinishers who've restored dozens of original oak floors in Lynwood Village, Trend Village, and throughout the west end.