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Dustless Floor Sanders is Eric Nylin's hardwood shop in Malden — the name says exactly what he's known for: refinishing floors using a dust-containment sanding system that lets people stay in the house during the job. The Better Business Bureau's profile (where the business also goes by Nylin Wood Floors) puts him at 41 years in business since a 1985 start, though the company's own site describes 35 years — either way, this is a long-running, established operator. The reviews on file, nine of them dating from 2022 to 2025, are unanimously five stars and specific about what people liked. Multiple reviewers confirm the dustless claim held up in practice — one, in a 2025 review, noted the family could stay in the house through the sanding with no dust or fume issues. Others describe Eric replacing damaged or stained boards, communicating clearly about product options and timelines, and leaving the house clean when the crew finished. A few older reviews, from 2022, describe repeat work across multiple properties, including museum projects, and consistent quality over several jobs. There's no documented complaint or licensing issue in what's available, and the BBB lists an A+ rating. The main thing worth confirming is scope for a bigger project: most of the detailed reviews describe refinishing existing floors rather than large new-installation jobs, even though both the BBB listing and the company's site describe new hardwood installation as part of the work. For anyone in the Malden or greater Boston area wanting floors resanded or refinished without the usual dust, this is a long-tenured, consistently praised specialist to call.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Dustless Floor Sanders. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$6,000 – $9,600
Typical flooring project around $7,800
We recently had our floors resanded, and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Getting an estimate was quick and straightforward, and all of our questions were answered thoroughly. We were given clear, detailed information about the different product options, which made it easy to choose what worked best for our space. Scheduling was simple and very accommodating to our needs. Even when a last-minute change came up — a section of flooring needed to be laced in — the team handled it seamlessly with no issues. They were punctual, efficient, and extremely professional throughout the project. Not only did they complete the work with great attention to detail, but they were also friendly and easy to work with, which made the process stress-free. Our floors look beautiful, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We highly recommend their services to anyone considering a floor re-sanding project!
Eric made our floors look better than new and we are thrilled. Nail holes, scuffs and blemishes were erased like magic. Communications were clear and prompt, and Eric let us know what to expect at every stage of the process. “Was it really dustless?” my daughter asked. And I am pleased that I could say, “Yes, it truly was!”
Recently hired Eric to refinish some very damaged floors. Great communication, and he went over and above with the work. Also, it truly is a dustless system - we could stay at the property with no issues from dust or fumes, so that made it easy. Very happy with the results, and would have no hesitation hiring him again in the future.
I contacted Eric shortly before moving into a new home that was recently polished with oil-based poly. It smelled awful and I couldn't tolerate it. I called Eric and he scheduled with us quickly, did a great sanding job, and also replaced some terribly stained boards with some beautifully integrated new boards. He was personable and communicative. We will be working with him again.
Contacted Eric @ Dustless Floor Sanders over email, was given a good run-down of the work and was provided a well-fleshed quote shortly thereafter. Work was reasonably priced, and I was sold by the quality of his previous work. He and his colleague went to work a few weeks after the initial estimate, sanded + refinished the floors promptly and professionally. Additionally, he expertly repaired some issues from previous wear & tear. Attached pictures show before and after (lighter color is newly refinished) Throughout the process, it was easy to talk with him over text and get updates or ask questions. Will pick him again should I need additional hardwood work.
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