One of the most appealing benefits of wood floors is their longevity. With proper maintenance, wood floors can last for many years before you might need to replace them. However, no matter how careful you may be, your beautiful wood floors might become scratched or scuffed through normal wear and tear.
While you might be tempted to replace imperfect flooring entirely, this isn’t always necessary. Here are some tips to determine when to choose floor refinishing services instead of investing in floor replacement:
- Consider the extent of the damage: You will want to first consider the extent of the damage to your wood floors. If it’s only surface damage and minor with scuffs, scratches, dents, or fading finish, you can typically resolve it with floor refinishing. If there’s more structural damage like cracks or warping or extensive water damage, you will want to have your flooring replaced instead.
- Consider past refinishing: Floor refinishing involves sanding away any surface damage to smooth away the blemishes and applying a new layer of finish. If you’ve had your floors refinished multiple times, the floor boards may be too thin to withstand another refinishing. You will need to have your floors replaced instead.
- Consider your reasoning: You will also want to consider your reasoning for wanting a floor replacement or floor refinishing. If you want a change in the overall style of your wood floor with a different type of wood or design, you will need to have your flooring replaced. If you want to simply update the appearance of your floors and make them look new again, refinishing can provide a more affordable solution.
Please contact our team to learn more about our wood floor refinishing services.