Welcome to Pete’s Wood Floor Techniques 101.
Hardwood floor refinishing, hardcore. Nothing hard about it.
There’s a lot to know…but don’t worry, we’ll guide you through every step, with clear instructions, plenty of detail and a dash of attitude for good measure. (When you’re wrestling a floor sander, a little attitude is a good thing.)
We can tell you everything you need to know about wood floor refinishing.
And remember, if there’s something, anything, you’re unsure of, we’re just a phone call away with answers. Get a one-on-one phone consultation with a hardwood flooring expert. For a small fee, Pete’s Hardwood Floors Help Hotline can provide the wisdom and knowledge that you need to complete your hardwood flooring project.

In the Minneapolis/St. Paul area?
Stop by the store or give us a call. Pete’s is the most knowledgeable flooring supplies and sander rental shop you’ll ever visit. And the cutest.
We ♥ DIY-ers. And wood floor refinishing ♥’s you.
We know it sounds like gimmick, but hardwood floor do-it-yourselfers in MN are our specialty.
Before you decide to do it yourself.
Know what you need to know about wood floor refinishing with these nine tips.
Sanding your floor.
This is Floor Sanding Central, where you can learn everything about:
- the sanding process
- sanding FAQ
- what’s a ‘screen and recoat‘
- working with sanders and edgers
- pet damage on hardwood floors.
Finishing your hardwood floors.
- finishing options at Pete’s
- let us talk you out of staining your floor
- DuraSeal, our favorite oil modified finish
- Rubio Monocoat, our zero-VOC finish
- Waterlox – an alternative to polyurethane
- Floor maintenance
Installing wood floors.
- How to install hardwood floors
- Installing FAQ
- How to patch hardwood floors
- Pre-installation advice
Pete’s Hardwood Floors is a top Twin Cities choice for hardwood floor refinishing.
Homeowners in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN trust us to rent them quality equipment and teach them how to refinish their floors to perfection in a free, hands-on personal lesson with each rental.
Our online Shop sells Pete’s-tested floor finishing supplies across the U.S.
Interested in refinishing your hardwood floors?
Get your questions answered by reading through all the great tips and products on this website, stop by the store in St. Paul, MN or call the Hardwood Help Hotline!
For a small fee of $25, we can provide the wisdom and knowledge that you need to complete your hardwood flooring project.