Considering Floor Refinishing? Things You Should Know

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Hardwood floors are a great selling point for any home, but they are only that if they are in good condition. Unfortunately, hardwood flooring can sustain a lot of wear and tear that can leave it unsightly, worn, and damaged. The best way to keep your hardwood floors in the best possible condition is to refinish them when necessary. Here is a look at some of the things that you should know about hardwood floor refinishing before you do it for the first time.

Have the Floors Inspected First

Before you plan for refinishing your floors, you need to determine if they actually need it. While some situations are pretty apparent, such as obvious wear, there may also be more subtle signs of damage that you haven't seen. Things such as cupping and even water damage underneath the flooring planks also indicate that your floors need more extensive treatment. Sometimes, you'll need to replace boards as part of the refinishing process. Talk with a hardwood floor refinishing contractor about a thorough inspection of your floors.

Be Prepared for the Sanding Process

The first stage of hardwood floor refinishing is to sand the surface of the floors. Although many homeowners realize that this step is necessary, they underestimate how challenging it can be. Whether you try to do it by hand or you invest in a sanding machine to get the job done, the sanding process will generate a lot of dust. This is disruptive to your respiratory system and can damage your home. That's why most homeowners prefer to reach out to a hardwood floor refinishing contractor to do this work because they have dust mitigation equipment as well.

Consider the Finish You're Looking For

One benefit to refinishing your hardwood floors is the fact that you have the chance to alter their appearance. Think about the type of finish you really want, whether it's time to opt for a stain that is darker or lighter than the current one, or if you may want to maintain the existing appearance. Take the opportunity to create the floors you've been envisioning.

Refinishing your hardwood floors periodically is the best way to keep them looking like new and protected from damage. Understanding these tips will help you to approach your first hardwood floor refinishing project with the right preparation. Talk with a refinishing contractor near you today for more help and information.

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29 October 2021

Under Your Feet

What's under your feet right now? Well, you might be outside on the grass, in which case, you can disregard that question. But if your indoors, the floor is what's under your feet. If you have not spent a lot of time thinking about the floor under your feet, that's about to change. Welcome to a blog about flooring. This may sound like a rather flat or one-sided topic at first, but we have so much to say. We're going to blog about all different types of flooring. We'll share articles on installing it, caring for it, and so much more!