
Screen and Coat vs. Full Refinish: A Plain Explanation
A screen and coat renews a finish that is worn but still sound. A full refinish rebuilds the floor from bare wood with three coats. Here is how to tell which one your floor needs.
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Since 2010, Functional Floors has been a name Metro Detroit homeowners trust — 4.8★ across 400+ Google reviews, delivering top-quality hardwood flooring installation and refinishing with pristine craftsmanship and care.


It is always an honor to work in a historic local landmark. We recently wrapped up this massive hardwood installation and refinishing project for our friends over at the Dearborn Country Club, and we couldn’t resist getting some drone footage of the final result.
When you’re dealing with a beautiful, high-traffic space of this scale, every single detail matters—from the first sand to the final seal. Huge shoutout to the team at DCC for trusting us with their space, and to our crew for putting their hearts into it.

Hardwood refinishing breathes new life into your existing floors, restoring their original beauty and extending their lifespan.

Our expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, ensuring beautiful and durable flooring that enhances your home’s value and appeal.

Our vinyl flooring offers exceptional style and durability, enhancing your home’s aesthetic with its sleek design and long-lasting performance.

Our laminate flooring combines sophisticated design with robust durability, providing a stylish and resilient solution
By using our Floor Visualizer, you can test out what different styles and colors look like in YOUR home! All you have to do is upload a picture of the area you’re looking to renovate, and our visualizer will apply the different floor types onto the floor in your picture. We want to make sure you get the floor you want, and it all starts here.
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Mary HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Functional Floors did a great job again. We love all our floors that they refinished. They look fantastic!Posted on Google![]()
Sandra UngarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Phil from Functional floors did an exceptional job installing my family room floors. Scott was also very helpful with the whole flooring process. Thank you everyone at Functional Floors for all of your help with making my decisions on choosing you and the floor that I chose.Posted on Google![]()
Jason CantrellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Gave Alex a call over at functional floors had some stair treads I needed to take care of with the custom vending stairs that they do. Great service everything always turns out great highly recommend functional floors thanks again Alex 💯Posted on Google![]()
G StoverTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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Michael WalkonisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Functional Floors of Livonia was a pleasure to work with from their estimator to Jesus and Nick that refinished my hardwood floors. They did a fantastic job at an unbeatable price!! I have already recommended them to several friends that are looking to have their floors refinished. Don't forget to ask for Jesus and Nick!!Posted on Google![]()
Katherine AmyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had 4 bedrooms of carpet ripped out and replaced with new hard wood floors. Chris S and his crew were on time everyday, incredibly pleasant and great communicators. The floors look beautiful. No complaints and would absolutely recommend them to othersPosted on Google![]()
Colleen HowellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Functional Floors did such an amazing job at my dad‘s house. We needed all the hardwoods refinished we also needed the LVP put into a dining room kitchen and landing. The installation crew was so accommodating and amazing. As well as all the staff at Functional Floors.Posted on Google![]()
Tony VannoyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Howard and the installation team worked wonders on my water damaged hardwood floor. From the first interaction with Jeremy on the Sayles side he was very knowledgeable and walked us through the process and gave us a timeline. Howard showed up every day as expected right on time and helped to walk us through the care and maintenance for the floor as well. I couldn’t recommend Howard and the Functional Floors team enough!Posted on Google![]()
Sarah GouldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I was so impressed with the professionalism, friendliness, and hardworking staff at Functional Floors! Jesus was our project manager and did a fantastic job! He recommended a change that greatly improved the outcome of our floors! He worked diligently to make sure our project was done sooner than expected! I cannot recommend these guys enough!Posted on Google![]()
Beth LundyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I’m so happy with my floors!! I had a combo of refinishing existing hardwood floors and installing new hardwood floors. They did an excellent job of making my floors, throughout my main level, be seamless. Love the new stain color (Jacobean) looks fantastic. Jesus and his crew were professional and great to work with!!
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A screen and coat renews a finish that is worn but still sound. A full refinish rebuilds the floor from bare wood with three coats. Here is how to tell which one your floor needs.
Scratches and gray patches are the cheapest thing to fix. What decides whether your floor can be refinished is how much wood is left above the tongue — here is how to tell before anyone quotes you.

If you are searching for the best flooring for high traffic areas, you are probably tired of watching your floors lose the fight to real life. Hallways, kitchens, entryways, stairs,
We do not provide or install carpet, but we would be happy to recommend a trusted company that does!
Yes! We specialize in hardwood flooring and would love to set you up with a free in-home estimate. Give us a call or send us a message and we will happily schedule a time that works for you.
If you are planning to paint before your floors are refinished or installed, please save the final coat of paint until after our team has completed the project. Our goal is to get as close to the walls as possible, so for this reason, some touch-ups may be required around the bottom of the wall or baseboard area, especially when selecting darker stain colors.
If we are removing and reinstalling (R&R) your existing shoe molding, please keep in mind that although we are very careful to avoid breaking it, sometimes it is unavoidable. We can install replacements — your estimator will include it in your written quote.
Stains and polyurethane have a very strong odor. Some families stay — if you can reach bedrooms and a bathroom without crossing the new floor, staying in another part of the house works fine — and some choose to leave for a night or two. We recommend opening windows when possible, and we offer lower-odor, low- and no-VOC finish options if odor is a concern. This odor will dissipate as the finish cures. After the floor is dry, fans blowing the air outside through a window can help speed up this process. If this is a concern of yours, we do have other lower VOC options available. Please contact us ahead of time for pricing and to make these arrangements prior to the start of your project.
If you have chosen to upgrade your floor finishing with a stain (rather than a natural finish), the Functional Floors crew can show you color options on day one. After they have sanded your floors, our team can apply stain color swatches on your actual floor for you to choose from. Keep in mind, darker colors can be harder to maintain as dust, dirt, and pet hair tend to show more. If you have ever had a dark colored vehicle, you may have experienced this.
Yes! We have many Vinyl options available and would love to set you up with a free in-home estimate. Give us a call or send us a message and we will happily schedule a time that works for you.
We do not move furniture, but we would be happy to recommend a trusted company that does!
The cost varies per job but we offer free estimates! Our knowledgeable estimators are quick and will never pressure you to make a decision.
Yes! Referring someone who could benefit from our flooring solutions means rewards for both of you.
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