When is it Time to Refinish My Hardwood Flooring?
When should I refinish my wood floors?
Hardwood flooring installed in any Raleigh home will add beauty and elegance. What happens when they are not so new looking. How often should you refinish and when is it time to do so? Hardwood flooring can also add value to a home, but only if it is properly maintained.
Water Damage
Water damage is one of the downsides to having a hardwood floor. It can permanently damage the floor if not properly taken care of in a timely manner. The water can actually couse the boards to warp or even buckle. This is when they should be replaced.
Peeking Nails
Nails that can stick out of the flooring can be very dangerous. Stubbing a toe or even stepping on top of it can be very painful. Sometimes they can just be hammered back down, but if the problem keeps happening, it might need replacing.
Discoloration
Wood floors can be discolored by basically two things, water and long term exposure to the sun. Refinishing or sanding your hardwood floors can get rid of the washed out look.
Creaking Floors
Floors that constantly are creaking can be a nuisance. This noise commonly comes from the boards moving and rubbing against the subflooring. Pay attention to where the creaks are coming from and inspect for any dips or waves in the floor. This should be addressed soon as it could be structural damage in the home.
Scratches
If you have a wood floor, you will get scratches. They will occur more in high traffic areas which is expected. When they are surface one they can more likely be just refinished. If they go down deeper into the wood, it could potentially be a way for water to penetrate the wood. This requires serious attention as soon as possible.
In Raleigh, Santizo Hardwood Flooring are the experts you should call to get your floor professionally inspected. We know hardwood flooring with over 15 years in the industry. We only use the top of the line tools and materials on all of our jobs. Call or contact us for a free estimate and let us show you how we can achieve 100% satisfaction on every job we do. Only pride and quality workmanship can give those results.
