Contractors & remodelers
Share the existing floor condition, repair areas, room access and renovation sequence. Clarify which preparation tasks are included and who will handle furniture and adjoining work.
BLACK GORILLA SURFACES · PITTSBURGH AREA
Hardwood finishing for
your next project.
Sanding, staining and finishing inquiries for contractors, builders, architects and designers in the Pittsburgh area. Start with the floor scope, finish requirements and project schedule.
DEFINE THE FLOORING SCOPE
Clear details
before the work.
Floor finishing is one part of a larger construction or renovation schedule. Black Gorilla Surfaces welcomes inquiries for sanding existing hardwood or preparing unfinished wood floors and stair treads for stain and finish.
Tell us which tasks you need covered, which trades will work before and after us, and the condition of the wood. We discuss the scope and availability before scheduling. Project requirements, documentation and finish specifications should be reviewed at the estimate stage.
BUILT AROUND YOUR ROLE
One floor.
Several considerations.
Builders
For unfinished hardwood, share the wood species, installed floor area, stairs and target finish. Include the anticipated handoff from installation and the requested construction schedule.
Architects & designers
Provide finish specifications, color references and sheen preferences. The wood affects stain appearance; discuss samples on the actual material before a final selection.
WOOD SURFACE WORK
Floors, landings
& stair treads.
The photograph shows a project in progress. Our focus here is sanding and finishing the wood surfaces. Railing assembly, structural work and other trades are separate from this sanding and finishing scope.
Identify the surfaces you want included in your request. Stair tread details, corners and transitions can affect both the work and the estimate.
See our hardwood sanding service ↗PROJECT INQUIRY CHECKLIST
Help us review
your requirements.
- Project location, ZIP code and the main contact.
- Plans or approximate floor area, room layout and stair count.
- Wood species or product details, if available.
- Photos and known repairs, coatings or previous sanding.
- Proposed stain, finish and any written specifications.
- Target work dates, access arrangements and other trades on site.
Send the basics through our estimate form or call (412) 992-9732. We will discuss the details and how to share any additional project documents.
We welcome projects in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. For work in Sewickley, Fox Chapel, Wexford, Mt. Lebanon or Upper St. Clair, include your ZIP code so we can confirm scheduling and availability.
PROJECT COORDINATION
Questions to settle
before scheduling.
Can you work from a specified stain or finish?
Share the specification at the inquiry stage. We need to discuss compatibility with the wood, the intended result and the requested scope before confirming the project.
When can other trades return to the floor?
The selected finish determines drying and cure requirements. Agree on access and protection arrangements before scheduling other work, moving furniture or covering the floor.
Can we request only part of the process?
Yes, you can ask about a defined sanding, staining or finishing scope. Tell us who is responsible for each stage so we can discuss the handoff and preparation requirements.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR FLOORS