That scratched, stained wood floor in a new residence or one a family has lived in for years may still have use left. These wood floors in older homes are usually solid hardwood of a thickness that can be sanded down and refinished to look new again. People like the aged look and patina of older wood floors that have been refinished carefully retaining their character. There is nothing to lose in having a wood finishing expert from a company such as Anthony’s World of Floors come examine that worn wood floor. At the worst, they can advise having another floor installed over it.
Refinishing Wood Floors
Refinishing wood floors successfully is a science requiring a careful, dedicated team of wood finishers. Refinishing Hardwood Floors in Nassau County is becoming more popular with people purchasing older homes or condos. Refinishing a wood floor is less expensive and less inconvenient than tearing them out and replacing them with new wood or covering them up with carpet. The first step is to ask for a home visit by a floor refinishing expert from the flooring store. This person can determine if that old wood floor is a good candidate for refinishing.
The wood floor must be of thick enough planks. Scratches, stains, and other damage must be shallow enough to sand away. The areas of damage to be removed and replaced with matching hardwood must be small. And, the homeowner’s expectations must be realistic. If the floor is too worn or too damaged to be refinished, new flooring can be installed over the top of it. Wood that is in good enough condition to refinish will look new again when the refinishing is complete.
Refinishing Hardwood Floors in Nassau County requires steps completed in the correct order. First, the floor is cleared of any furniture or debris. Then, it must be cleaned and any glue or remnants of other floors removed. At this point, it is sanded or screened with a series of grids of sandpaper, coarse to fine to extra fine until a clean smooth surface is revealed. The floor is wiped clean of any dust or particles and then stain is wiped on in a nice even coating. Once the stain is dry, it is wiped free of dust again and the finish is applied in several layers with buffing in between. Click Here for more information.
