Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Floor Sanding & Refinishing Services in Maine
Merchants Floor Sanding has been a trusted name in flooring solutions since 1951, delivering unmatched expertise in sanding, refinishing, and installation. As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we combine time-honored techniques with modern advancements like dust-free sanding to ensure precision and cleanliness. Our team specializes in handling projects of all sizesfrom residential homes to commercial propertiesacross Maine and New Hampshire. With 64 years of cumulative experience, we pride ourselves on offering personalized service, using commercial-grade finishes that provide long-lasting beauty without odor.Our commitment to quality means we never cut corners, guaranteeing flawless results on the first attempt. Whether removing old carpets, repairing damaged floors, or installing new hardwood, our certified craftsmen bring deep local knowledge and technical mastery to every job. We serve homeowners, contractors, and businesses, ensuring every client receives tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. Our reputation for reliability and excellence has been built through decades of consistent, high-quality workmanship and a dedication to customer satisfaction.
Services
Floor Sanding
Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Installation
Floor Repairs
Dust-Free Services
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We have 64 years of combined family experience in flooring craftsmanship
- We utilize advanced dust-free sanding technology for cleaner results
- We guarantee flawless first-time results with no corners cut
- We serve all 16 counties in Maine and parts of New Hampshire
- We handle any floor type including challenging black tar paper removal
Services
Floor Sanding
Our floor sanding service removes old finishes and imperfections using advanced dust-free technology. We prepare wood floors for refinishing by eliminating scratches, dents, and uneven surfaces. This process restores the natural beauty of hardwood while maintaining structural integrity through precise sanding techniques developed over 64 years of family expertise.
Floor Refinishing
We apply commercial-grade finishes that protect and enhance wood flooring durability. Our no-odor, quick-drying treatments create long-lasting beauty while minimizing disruption to homeowners. The refinishing process includes thorough preparation, stain application when requested, and multiple protective coats tailored to each floor's specific needs using methods refined across three generations.
Hardwood Installation
We install various hardwood flooring types including prefinished, unfinished, and laminate materials. Our craftsmen ensure precise measurements, proper subfloor preparation, and seamless board alignment. Installation timelines range from one to five days depending on project size, with all work backed by our guarantee of first-time perfection using techniques passed down since 1951.
People
Ty Dauphinee
Owner & Master Craftsman
Ty Dauphinee is an advanced master craftsman with over 30 years of experience in hardwood floor installation and sanding. He has expanded the family business across Maine since taking over in 1990, maintaining the high standards established by his father Robert in 1951.
Questions
What flooring services do you offer?
We provide complete flooring solutions including sanding, refinishing, repairs, and installation of hardwood, laminate, and prefinished floors across Maine and New Hampshire.
How long have you been in business?
Merchant's Floor Sanding has served Maine since 1951, with Ty Dauphinee continuing the family tradition since 1990, offering 64 years of combined flooring expertise.
Do you work outside Maine?
While primarily serving all 16 Maine counties, we also handle projects in New Hampshire, bringing our dust-free sanding technology and craftsmanship to wider regions.
What makes your service unique?
Our family-owned business combines three generations of expertise with modern dust-free technology, guaranteeing flawless results through meticulous attention to detail and no shortcuts.
Can you handle difficult flooring projects?
We specialize in challenging projects including black tar paper removal, vinyl elimination, and restoring severely damaged floors using advanced techniques developed over decades of experience.
Videos
Reviews (2)
Sarah Austin
Oct 20, 2021
Report
After confirming the appointment to sand the day prior, I moved all the furniture out of 3 rooms and rearranged my work schedule
He never showed and stopped answering texts and calls. So now I have to move everything back and start over to find someone to work in the spring. Colossal waste of time and not even the courtesy to tell me he wasn't going to show.
He never showed and stopped answering texts and calls. So now I have to move everything back and start over to find someone to work in the spring. Colossal waste of time and not even the courtesy to tell me he wasn't going to show.
Tony Philbrook
Oct 25, 2019
Report
Terrible I made not one but two appointments with this guy to come look at my floor and he was a no show both times. My wife called after the first no show and he said he forgot so we let that one go but the second one we confirmed the day of the appointment and still a no show. My advice is if you value your time as I do stay away. If they dont want work they shouldnt advertise