Many properties in the Manhattan area contain older wood flooring. Wood Flooring Refinishing in Manhattan can make these floors look their best. Since it is less expensive to refinish a wood floor than to tear it out and install a new wood floor, homeowners should consider this option. Some wood floors can be repaired or refinished while others are beyond repair and must be replaced. A wood flooring expert must be called to decide the options.
Wood Floor Condition and Options.
Existing wood floors can be in almost perfect condition or they can be so damaged and stained that the only option is to tear them up and install new floors. Wood floors come in a full range of conditions. One wood floor may be in good condition except for a few planks that are damaged. A good wood flooring company such as New York Wood Flooring has experts that can remove the few damaged planks and replace them with new planks that are then finished to perfectly match the surrounding wood flooring.
Other floors are structurally sound but have a finish that is scuffed and worn. There may be some areas of stain or damage. These floors may be candidates for Wood Flooring Refinishing in Manhattan. The flooring company will send its refinishing team to the home or business to remove everything from the room to be refinished. Then, the floor will be cleaned and made ready to be sanded.
Wood Floor Refinishing
Special floor sanders are used with various grits of sandpaper to remove the old finish and shallow stains and scratches. Badly damaged or missing planks are replaced with new planks that match the wood. They are sanded along with the old wood planks for a smooth wood surface. After the sanding is complete, the whole floor is cleaned and made ready for the new stain. The stain is applied and allowed to dry.
The next step is to wipe the stained floor down in preparation for the three finishing coats. The surface must be dust-free for a perfect finish. Each coat of finish is expertly applied and dried. Light sanding with super fine sandpaper may be needed. The final coat of finish is dried and buffed if needed for a beautiful, durable finish. For more information go to the website. Follow us on Twitter.
