Screen and recoat
A screen and recoat is for light wear—not a shortcut for every floor.
A clear explanation of PHR’s $3-per-square-foot screen-and-recoat base figure and why existing finish history matters.
See your priceDirect answer
PHR’s current screen-and-recoat starting price is $3 per square foot for floors with light scratches and minimal finish fading. We’ll look at the floor before we decide whether a screen and recoat is the right path.
A closer look at the material
Every floor starts with what is actually there.
Photos can show color, grain, and wear. An in-home visit is where we look at the construction, condition, and next step for your floor.
When the service may fit
Recovered PHR pricing copy describes a screen and recoat as a light scuff-sand and fresh topcoat for a floor that is dull but not deeply damaged. The wood and existing finish need to be in a condition that supports that path.
- Light scratching and minimal finish fading are the published eligibility context.
- Deep scratches, damage, exposed wood, or other conditions may require a different service path.
- A web questionnaire cannot certify finish compatibility or eligibility.
Why finish history matters
A new coat is not automatically compatible with every existing finish, cleaner, wax, polish, or coating history. The professional review needs the actual floor and known maintenance history before it treats a screen-and-recoat as the answer.
- Share known cleaners, coatings, prior work, and water events.
- Do not assume the current finish accepts a new topcoat.
- Manufacturer documentation applies to an identified system, not every unknown floor.
How the estimate stays honest
The calculator shows the $3 base figure only on a light-wear route and identifies its limits. It does not turn a repair, stair, material, or condition question into an invented web allowance.
- Furniture moving is a separate charge.
- Repairs and stairs are quoted on site.
- The in-home written scope confirms whether the service fits the floor.
Common questions
Clear answers about this service.
These answers match the price and scope information on this page. A visit confirms the actual floor and written plan.
How much does screen and recoat cost?
PHR’s current screen-and-recoat starting price is $3 per square foot for floors with light scratches and minimal finish fading. We’ll look at the floor before we decide whether a screen and recoat is the right path.
What does the published price cover?
$3 / sq ft — light-wear base figure The published figure is only for eligible light wear. Repairs, stairs, furniture moving, existing-condition questions, and ineligible floors are assessed on site.
What is the best next step?
Use the calculator for a planning figure when it fits the published price. Then contact PHR for an in-home look at the actual floor, access, repairs, and written scope.
Local planning guides
Read the floor-planning guide for your community.
These guides help you compare service paths and current price context. Contact PHR to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Next practical step
Use the calculator first. Confirm the written scope in person.
Get a controlled planning figure now, then use an in-home conversation to identify the floor, access, materials, exclusions, and actual work path.