Naturally colored hardwood floors and staircase after refinishing in Concord, Massachusetts
Accolade Flooring · Concord, Massachusetts

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Concord, MA

Sanding and refinishing of existing hardwood floors, using Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey sealer and satin finish for a natural color.

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LocationConcord, MA
ServiceSanding & Refinishing
Color directionNatural Wood
FinishPolyWhey Satin
Project overview

Sanding and refinishing for a natural color

The homeowner requested a natural color for the existing hardwood floors. Accolade sanded and refinished the floors in this Concord, MA home.

We applied Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey Seal-Pro Wood Floor Sealer, followed by PolyWhey Floor Finish in Satin. The photos show the completed floors in the living spaces, kitchen, sunroom, and upstairs room.

Existing floors restoredNatural colorSatin sheen
Project photos

Before and after

Photos of the same rooms before and after sanding and refinishing.

Upstairs room

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After

Kitchen

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Sunroom

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Living room

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After

Photographed at different stages of the project; lighting and viewpoints vary. Select a photo for a closer look.

Products used

Sealer and satin finish

This project used a clear sealer followed by a water-based satin finish. PolyWhey Floor Finish contains renewable whey protein and is described by the manufacturer as low-VOC.

First · Sealer

PolyWhey Seal-Pro

A clear wood floor sealer that prepares the surface for the finishing coats.

Then · Finish

PolyWhey Floor Finish — Satin

A clear, water-based polyurethane floor finish in a satin sheen.

The sealer and satin finish used in this Concord home.

Low VOCs, lower odor

Vermont Natural Coatings describes PolyWhey Floor Finish as low-VOC, with lower odor and reduced off-gassing compared with many traditional solvent-based finishes.

Renewable whey protein

PolyWhey technology uses renewable whey protein as part of its coating chemistry.

Existing floors retained

The existing hardwood was sanded and refinished rather than replaced.

Product information: PolyWhey Seal-Pro and PolyWhey Floor Finish. Proper ventilation and the manufacturer’s drying and curing guidance remain important.

The work

Sanding and refinishing process

01

Sand the existing floors

The existing hardwood was sanded to prepare the wood for its renewed finish.

02

Apply the clear sealer

PolyWhey Seal-Pro was applied before the finish, establishing a clear base.

03

Finish in satin

PolyWhey Floor Finish in Satin completed the natural color direction the homeowner wanted.

Finished project

Completed floors

A selection of finished views from throughout the home.

Main staircase and living space
Kitchen-to-hallway transition
Sunroom floor in natural light
Kitchen floor detail
Planning your project

Refinishing questions

Will a natural finish look the same on every wood floor?
No. Wood species, age, grain, previous treatments, and lighting influence the appearance. We can discuss your existing floors and the look you want before choosing the finishing approach.
Why was PolyWhey selected for this project?
The clear sealer and satin floor finish suited the homeowner’s natural color direction. PolyWhey Floor Finish also offers water-based, low-VOC chemistry with renewable whey-protein technology.
Does low-VOC mean there is no odor or curing time?
Low-VOC finishes still require appropriate ventilation and time to dry and cure. We plan return-to-use guidance around the selected product, site conditions, and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Can my existing hardwood be refinished?
That depends on the floor’s construction, remaining wear layer, and condition. Send us a few photos and tell us what you would like to change so we can discuss the next step.

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For sanding and refinishing in Concord and nearby towns, send us your location, room photos, and preferred color and sheen.

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