# Dustless Hardwood Refinishing Toronto | Toronto Dustless Hardwood Sanding: Festool HEPA 99.97% Capture for Residential & Commercial | NWFA Certified URL: https://hardwoodrefinishingtoronto.ca/services/dustless-sanding/ ![Dustless hardwood refinishing Toronto: Festool HEPA extractor connected to a floor sander](/images/misc/festool-ctm-hepa-dust-extractor-with-hose-connecte.webp) Dustless Sanding . $3-$5/sq ft # Dustless Hardwood Refinishing in Toronto with Festool HEPA Extraction on Every Sander Last updated: October 31, 2026 Dustless hardwood refinishing in Toronto: every sander, from the Lagler Trio to the Clarke American edger and Festool palm sanders, runs connected to Festool HEPA extractors that capture 99.97% of particles. Included in our $3-$5/sq ft rate, paired with water-based finishes under 50 g/L VOC. - Festool HEPA, 99.97% particle capture - Connected Lagler Trio, edger and palm sanders - Included in published per-sq-ft rates - Occupied homes, condos and allergy households Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) - 20+ Years Founded 2005 - $2M Liability + WSIB COI in 24 hours - NWFA Certified Installer + Craftsman - 500+ Projects 5.0-star satisfaction - 24-Hr Written Quote 5-year warranty ## What Is Dustless Hardwood Refinishing in Toronto? Dustless hardwood refinishing in Toronto [/ →](/) is how we sand every floor, not an add-on. Traditional floor sanding uses a drum sander with a cloth bag that lets the finest dust, the particles that hang in the air and get into ducts, escape into the house. Dustless sanding connects every machine to a HEPA extractor that pulls dust away at the sanding pad. Our setup is built around **Festool HEPA** extraction. The Festool CTM dust extractors are rated to capture 99.97% of particles. We connect them to the Lagler Trio planetary sander for the main floor, the Clarke American edger along the walls, and Festool palm sanders for corners, closets and stairs. The edger and the palm sanders matter most, because hand-held edge work is where most of the dust in a traditional job comes from. We are honest about the number. 99.97% is not 100%. You may see a faint film on surfaces right next to the work area, which we HEPA vacuum before finishing. You will not see the haze that settles through a house after drum sanding. ![Clean window sill beside a freshly sanded maple floor after HEPA sanding](/images/misc/clean-window-sill-and-white-shelving-beside-freshl.webp) ## Who Benefits Most From Dustless Sanding? - **Occupied homes.** Families who want to stay home during sanding days keep bedrooms and furniture clean. - **Condos.** Dust stays out of shared hallways and building ventilation, which makes condo approvals easier. - **Allergy and asthma households.** Fine oak dust is a known irritant. HEPA capture plus low-VOC finishes makes refinishing possible for sensitive lungs. - **Homes with pets and kids.** Less dust to track around, and water-based finishes are safe at 48 hours. - **Heritage homes.** Older Toronto houses have plaster walls, radiators and gaps where dust hides for years. ## How Does Dustless Sanding Compare? | | Traditional drum sanding | Our dustless sanding | | --- | --- | --- | | Dust capture | Cloth bag, fine dust escapes | Festool HEPA, 99.97% capture | | Edger and palm sanders | Often bag only | Connected to HEPA | | Dust in other rooms | Common | Minimal | | Finish quality | Dust can settle in wet coats | Cleaner surface, smoother finish | | Price | Often cheaper, plus cleanup | Included in $3-$5/sq ft | ## Low-VOC Finishes to Match Dustless sanding is only half of a healthier refinish. The other half is the finish. Our default is water-based **Bona Traffic HD** or **Loba 2K Supra**, both under 50 g/L VOC with a 24-hour cure and low odour. For households that want certified products, we specify finishes carrying GREENGUARD Gold or FloorScore certification. Oil-based polyurethane is available on request, but it has more odour and a 48-72 hour cure. ## How Much Does Dustless Refinishing Cost in Toronto? The same as our standard refinishing: $3-$5 per sq ft for solid hardwood, $4-$8 for engineered and $15-$40 per step for stairs. There is no dustless surcharge. A 950 sq ft Leaside bungalow was refinished in 3 days and the family was back on day 4. A 520 sq ft Yorkville condo for a family with a dust-allergic child took two days. ## What to Expect on Sanding Day We close doors and cover vents, set up zip walls in open-concept spaces, and run hoses from the extractors to each machine. It is still loud, so we stay inside reasonable working hours and condo rules. At the end of each sanding day, the work area is HEPA vacuumed. Then we move on to stain and finish, as described on our hardwood floor refinishing [/services/hardwood-floor-refinishing/ →](/services/hardwood-floor-refinishing/) page. The same dustless setup is used on every stair refinishing and recapping [/services/staircase-refinishing-recapping/ →](/services/staircase-refinishing-recapping/) job. Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Dustless Sanding Cost in Toronto? Published per-sq-ft rates. Your written quote lists every line before work starts. ### Dustless HEPA extraction Included On every sander, every job ### Standard dustless refinish $3-$5/sq ft Sand + 3 coats ### Engineered dustless refinish $4-$8/sq ft Light-grit progression ### Stairs, dustless $15-$40/step Palm-sanded with HEPA Dustless HEPA extraction is included in every published rate. No upcharge. See all Toronto price tables → [/cost/ →](/cost/) Why Us ## Why Choose Us for Dustless Sanding in Toronto? ### Every sander, every job Not just the big machine. The edger and palm sanders are on HEPA too, which is where most dust comes from. ### No surcharge Dustless is built into our $3-$5/sq ft rate. Other contractors charge extra for it. ### We say 99.97%, not 100% Honest numbers. You may see a faint film near the work area, never the haze of a drum sander. ### Allergy and asthma friendly HEPA capture plus low-VOC water-based finishes for households with sensitive lungs. ### Stay in your home Furniture upstairs and in closed rooms stays clean, so most families stay home during sanding days. ### Pet-safe at 48 hours Water-based finishes mean pets and kids are back on the floor 48 hours after the final coat. Our Process ## How Does Our Dustless Sanding Process Work? 1. 1 ### Seal off Doors closed, vents covered and zip walls up where needed, so the work area is separate from the rooms you are living in. 2. 2 ### Connect every machine Lagler Trio, Clarke American edger and Festool palm sanders all run hosed into Festool HEPA extractors. 3. 3 ### Sand The usual 36/60/100 grit progression on solid hardwood, or 80/100/120 on engineered, with dust captured at the pad. 4. 4 ### HEPA clean Floor, sills and baseboards vacuumed with HEPA before stain or finish, so no dust ends up in the coating. 5. 5 ### Low-VOC finish Bona Traffic HD or Loba 2K Supra, under 50 g/L VOC, GREENGUARD Gold and FloorScore options for sensitive households. Typical timeline: Same as a standard refinish: 1,000 sq ft in about 3 days. ## Not sure if you need a full sand or just a recoat? Send a couple of photos or book a measure. We test the finish and tell you honestly which option fits, in writing. Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) Get a Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Our Work ## Dustless Sanding Before and After Empty rooms, real light, no staging. Drag the slider, then tap any photo to enlarge. ![Before dustless hardwood refinishing: yellowed oak in a Leaside bungalow](/images/misc/before-empty-leaside-bungalow-living-room-with-yel.webp) ![After dustless hardwood refinishing: natural oak from a different angle](/images/misc/after-same-leaside-bungalow-living-room-dustless-s.webp) Before After ‹› Leaside, Toronto 950 sq ft refinished in 3 days, family back on day 4 ![](data:,) ### Recent dustless sanding projects - Leaside Bungalow 3-Day Refinish 950 sq ft refinished in 3 days, family back on day 4 Leaside . Hardwood refinishing East York [/service-areas/east-york/ →](/service-areas/east-york/) Customer Reviews ## What Customers Say About Our Dustless Sanding 5.0-star customer satisfaction across 500+ GTA hardwood projects. Initials and neighbourhood only, at our customers' request. > "My son has bad dust allergies so I almost skipped refinishing. The HEPA extractors were hooked to every sander and the water-based finish had almost no smell. He was back home after 48 hours with zero reaction. 520 sq ft condo, two days." T.P., Yorkville$2,200 > "1,200 sq ft Rosedale red oak in 3 days, zero dust on furniture upstairs, finish looked brand-new. Family back day 4." D.M., Rosedale$4,200 > "Came out stunning. Custom stain matched our 1960s oak main floor exactly. Non-slip finish for our dog." J.K., Leaside$2,800 Got Questions? ## Dustless Sanding FAQs Straight answers about dustless hardwood sanding in Toronto and the GTA. What is dustless hardwood refinishing?+ Dustless hardwood refinishing means every sanding machine is connected to a HEPA dust extractor that pulls dust away at the sanding pad before it gets into the air. In our case that is Festool HEPA extractors on the Lagler Trio, the Clarke American edger and Festool palm sanders. They capture 99.97% of particles. It is not literally zero dust, and we say so, but it is the difference between a faint film right next to the work area and a fine haze through the whole house and every duct. Does dustless sanding cost more?+ Not with us. HEPA extraction is included in our published $3-$5 per sq ft refinishing rate and our engineered and stair rates. There is no dustless surcharge. Is it really dust-free?+ No sanding is truly dust-free. Our setup captures 99.97% of particles. You may see a light film on surfaces right beside the work area, which we HEPA vacuum before finishing. You will not see dust in the bedrooms upstairs or on the furniture in closed rooms. Is dustless sanding good for allergies and asthma?+ It is the best option we know for allergy households. HEPA filters capture fine oak and finish dust, and our water-based finishes are under 50 g/L VOC. A Yorkville client whose son has bad dust allergies had a 520 sq ft condo refinished in two days and he was back home after 48 hours with zero reaction. Can I stay home during dustless sanding?+ Usually during sanding days, yes, as long as you stay out of the work area. Most families stay elsewhere for the 1-2 coating days because the floor cannot be walked on while it dries. Do you seal off rooms?+ Yes. We close doors, cover HVAC vents and put up zip walls where an open-concept layout needs it. HEPA extraction does most of the work; the barriers are extra insurance. Is dustless sanding as good as regular sanding?+ Yes, and often better. Because dust is pulled away at the pad, the sanding paper cuts cleaner and you can see the surface clearly as you work. The final finish is smoother because there is less dust to settle into wet coats. Which finishes do you use with dustless sanding?+ Our default is water-based Bona Traffic HD or Loba 2K Supra, both under 50 g/L VOC. We can also specify GREENGUARD Gold and FloorScore certified products for sensitive households. Do you use dustless sanding on stairs?+ Yes. Stairs are hand-sanded with Festool palm sanders connected to HEPA extractors, which keeps dust out of the upstairs hallway and bedrooms. Does dustless sanding work in condos?+ Yes, and it is one of the reasons condo corporations approve our work. Dust stays out of shared hallways and the ventilation system. How long does a dustless refinish take?+ Same as a standard refinish: about 3 days for 1,000 sq ft and 4 days for 1,500 sq ft. Socks after 24 hours, pets at 48 hours, furniture by day 7. Is it covered by warranty?+ Yes. All dustless refinishing carries our 5-year workmanship warranty, with $2M liability and WSIB coverage. ### Still have a question about your floor? Phones are answered 24/7. Live crew Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm. Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Related Services ## Often Booked With Dustless Sanding ![Hardwood floor sanding Toronto: Lagler Trio sander with Festool HEPA extraction on red oak](/images/misc/lagler-trio-planetary-sander-connected-to-festool-.webp) Most Requested ### Hardwood Floor Sanding and Refinishing $3-$5/sq ft Full sand-to-bare-wood refinishing: 3-grit progression, custom stain and a 3-coat Bona Traffic HD build. $3-$5/sq ft. 3-grit progression 36/60/100 on Lagler Trio . Festool HEPA extraction on every sander View floor refinishing details [Hardwood Floor Sanding and Refinishing →](/services/hardwood-floor-refinishing/) ![Stair refinishing Toronto: recapped oak staircase with stained treads and white risers](/images/misc/newly-recapped-oak-staircase-with-stained-bullnose.webp) Carpet-to-Hardwood ### Staircase Refinishing and Recapping $15-$200/step Refinish existing treads from $15-$40/step or recap carpeted stairs with new oak treads from $100-$200/step. 14-step recap $2K-$3.5K in 2-3 days. Carpet and tack strip removal . Solid oak bullnose treads and new risers View stairs details [Staircase Refinishing and Recapping →](/services/staircase-refinishing-recapping/) ![Engineered hardwood refinishing Toronto: Lagler Trio on engineered oak in a King West condo](/images/misc/lagler-trio-sander-on-engineered-oak-floor-in-empt.webp) Others Refuse, We Measure ### Engineered Hardwood Refinishing $4-$8/sq ft We measure the wear layer before quoting. 2mm+ veneers are refinished with a light-grit 80/100/120 progression. $4-$8/sq ft. Wear-layer measurement before quoting (2mm+ minimum) . Light-grit 80/100/120 progression View engineered refinishing details [Engineered Hardwood Refinishing →](/services/engineered-hardwood-refinishing/) ![Freshly refinished honey oak floor in an empty Toronto living room](/images/misc/empty-toronto-semi-living-room-with-freshly-refini.webp) Phones answered 24/7 . Crews Mon-Sat 7am-7pm ## Ready to Book Dustless Sanding in Toronto? Tell us the rooms, the approximate square footage and what bothers you about the floor. We measure on site within 2-3 days and put every line in writing before any work starts. Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (647) 503-3932 [tel:+16475033932 →](tel:+16475033932) - Written quote before work - Festool HEPA dustless - $2M liability + WSIB - 5-year warranty