Staining and Finishing | Dallas-Fort Worth
The right stain color and the right finish for your floor
Dozens of stain colors and custom mixing, so you can picture the color on your floor before the full job. Finish options run from matte to semi-gloss, with polyurethane and hardwax oil both available.
Owner-operated, with free estimates and optional dustless sanding.
What staining and finishing covers
Staining is applying color to the bare wood, and finishing is the protective top coat that seals the stain in and takes the wear. The stain sets the tone of the floor, and the finish sets how it wears, how it reflects light, and how easy it is to clean. Get either one wrong and the whole floor reads off, even if the wood underneath is perfect.
Staining and finishing is part of refinishing, repair, and installation. Any time bare wood is exposed, the stain and finish close the job out. We mix stain colors on site and walk you through the finish options so the floor ends up the color and sheen you actually want.
What this service includes
- Stain colors
- Custom color mixing
- Matte finish
- Satin finish
- Semi-gloss finish
- Polyurethane
- Hardwax oil
Free estimates. Call (817) 508-2939 or use the Get a Free Quote form. We reply within 1 business day.
Is staining and finishing right for your floor
Staining and finishing is the right call any time the color or the finish is the problem and the wood underneath is sound. Here are the situations we see most often.
A new stain color
You like your floors but want to change the color to match new furniture, walls, or a fresh room update. If the wood is sound and thick enough to sand, a new stain changes the whole room.
Old or yellowed finish
An older finish has yellowed, dulled, or worn unevenly, and you want a fresh, even color and sheen across the whole floor instead of a patchy surface.
Wrong sheen from the start
The floor was finished too glossy for the room and shows every scuff and dust line, or too flat and looks dull. We can rework the sheen to fit how you live in the space.
Freshly installed or repaired wood
New hardwood or replaced boards need stain and a protective finish to match the surrounding floor and seal the bare wood against wear and moisture.
Selling or refreshing a home
You are preparing to sell or just moved in, and a fresh stain and finish is one of the highest-impact updates for the price, bringing the floor back to a clean, even look.
Custom color you cannot find
You have a color in mind that does not exist off the shelf. We custom-mix stain on site so you hit the exact tone before the full job.
Not sure whether your floor needs a full refinish or just a new stain and finish? We come out, look at the wood, and tell you straight. If the boards are too thin to sand or the damage runs deeper, we say so before quoting work you do not need.
Choose the sheen, from matte to semi-gloss
The sheen is how much light the finish reflects, and it changes how the floor reads, how it wears, and how much dust and scuffing it shows. Here is how the three options compare, so you can pick the one that fits the room.
Finish sheen options
Matte
Low sheen
A flat, low-reflective finish that hides wear and shows the wood grain without shine. Good for high-traffic areas and homes with pets and kids, where a glossy finish would show every scuff.
Satin
Medium sheen
A soft, lightly reflective finish with warmth and a gentle glow. The most popular choice for living areas, balancing a clean look with everyday durability.
Semi-gloss
Higher sheen
A more reflective finish that reads polished and formal. Good for dining rooms and spaces where you want a richer, higher-contrast look, though it shows dust and scuffs more than matte.
Polyurethane or hardwax oil
The protective finish is what actually takes the wear. Two main products cover most floors, and each fits a different kind of home. We walk you through the tradeoffs at your estimate.
Polyurethane
A durable, moisture-resistant protective finish. Available in oil-based and water-based formulations, and in matte, satin, and semi-gloss sheens. The standard for high-traffic homes that need a tough, easy-to-clean surface.
Best for: High-traffic homes, kitchens, hallways, families with kids and pets
Hardwax oil
A penetrating finish that soaks into the wood for a natural, matte look and a repaired-in-place surface. Less glossy than polyurethane and easier to spot-repair, though it needs more routine care.
Best for: Lower-traffic homes, rooms where a natural, hand-rubbed look is the goal
Both oil-based and water-based polyurethane are available. Oil-based tends to be more durable and warms in tone over time; water-based stays clearer and dries faster. We walk you through the tradeoffs, like durability and dry time, at your estimate.
How staining and finishing works
From the first call to the finished floor, here is what to expect on a staining and finishing job led by Brock Summerville, founder and lead craftsman.
Free estimate and floor assessment
Call or fill out the Get a Free Quote form. We come out, look at the wood, and talk through the stain colors and finish types that fit your floor and how you live. You get a written estimate with the scope and price.
Stain colors and custom mixing
We offer dozens of stain colors and custom color mixing on site. We talk through the options so you can picture the color on your wood, in your light, before the full floor is done.
Pick the color and sheen
We walk you through your shortlisted colors and sheens so you can compare them with the floor in front of you, not from a small swatch. You pick the color and sheen for the job.
Prep the work area
We contain the work area before any stain or finish goes down, keeping the dust and the mess to the work surface only.
Apply stain and protective finish
We apply your chosen stain color, then the protective finish you picked, from matte to semi-gloss, with polyurethane or hardwax oil, and oil-based or water-based options both available.
Cleanup and review
We clean up after the job and walk the finished floor with you to confirm the color and sheen are right before we leave.
What you get with an Infynite staining and finishing job
The details that matter on every staining and finishing job, led by Brock Summerville, founder and lead craftsman.
Dozens of stain colors, custom mixing
We offer dozens of stain colors and custom color mixing on site, so the color is matched to your home, your light, and your taste, not picked off a shelf.
Matte to semi-gloss sheen
Finish options run from matte to semi-gloss, so the sheen matches the room, not a one-size default. We walk you through the tradeoffs at your estimate.
Polyurethane and hardwax oil
Both protective finishes are available. We walk you through the tradeoffs, like durability and ease of repair, at your estimate so the product fits how you live.
Optional dustless sanding
Ask about sanding with a dust-collection system so far less dust spreads through your home during the work.
Free estimates
Every project starts with a free estimate. Call or fill out the Get a Free Quote form and we reply within 1 business day.
Locally owned and operated
Locally owned and owner-operated, based in Aubrey and serving the whole Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Staining and finishing questions, answered
Common staining and finishing questions from DFW homeowners. Still unsure? Call (817) 508-2939 and ask directly.
Staining and finishing across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Based in Aubrey, Texas, Infynite Floor Care LLC stains and finishes hardwood floors for homeowners across DFW. The cities below have dedicated pages with locally relevant details.
Also serving the broader DFW area, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and more. We do not take work outside the metroplex.
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