The ABCs (and Beyond) of Flooring

Posted on: 28 September 2021

Hardwood flooring can be one of the most beautiful types of flooring that you can install in your home. To help keep the flooring looking its best, there are services that can refinish the surface of the flooring.

How Can Refinishing Benefit Your Home's Floors?

During the refinishing process, the top layer of the floors will be removed with sanding equipment. As a result, refinishing the hardwood floors can be an effective way of removing surface stains, scratches and scuff marks. These can be some of the more common types of damage for hardwood flooring to suffer, but refinishing can restore these issues so that the floor will look its best.

What Do You Need to Do Prior to Refinishing the Hardwood Floors?

Prior to having the hardwood floors refinished, you will need to prepare the area for the contractors. This will include removing any objects that could be in the way of their sanding and refinishing equipment. Any paper or other debris that is on the floors should also be cleaned. Failing to do these steps before the refinishing service arrives at your home can lead to a significant delay in the start of this work. There may also be additional fees for preparing the area for the refinishing work. Depending on the size of the room that is going to be refinished, this may take you several hours to complete, which means that you should plan to have this finished the day before the refinishing is scheduled so that you do not fall behind schedule.

Will the Refinishing Process Alter the Color Of The Hardwood Flooring?

A homeowner may be worried that the refinishing process will cause the floor to become discolored. However, this process will actually restore the floor to its original color. While it is possible to use a wood polish and sealant that is tinted or colored, this is not necessary as there are many options that will dry completely clear. At the end of this process, you will find that your floors should look like they did when they were first installed in the home.

Valuing the benefits that finishing your wood floors can provide will help you with effectively weighing whether it is necessary for you to invest in this work for your home's flooring. In particular, understanding the types of damages that refinishing the floors will be able to address, the steps for preparing the floors for this work and the fact that this process will not alter the color of the floors can help with deciding whether it is time for your flooring to be refinished.

For more information, contact a hardwood flooring refinishing company in your area.