Hardwood floors offer timeless looks to any home. Although these floors last for decades, they may start to look a little worn over time. Instead of replacing them or covering them up, hardwood floor sanding allows you to restore them to their natural beauty with relative ease. Before you have this service performed, here’s what you need to know about how it works and the benefits it provides. 

Your Guide to Hardwood Floor Sanding

What Is Hardwood Floor Sanding?

During the process, a professional will go over the entire floor with a sanding machine to remove the top few layers of wood. This smooths out little scratches, removes surface stains, and eliminates imperfections that made your floors look dull and worn. You can then have the floor refinished with a stain or sealer that protects the wood and adds a layer or shine or color to the surface. Depending on the thickness of your boards, you can have this service performed up to 10 times before replacement will be needed. 

When Is It Beneficial?

Refinishing is advantageous any time your floors don’t look their best due to significant scrapes or stains. If you notice just a few minor scratches, you may be able to get by with a less labor-intensive fix, such as cleaning and applying a polyurethane varnish or shellac. If the entire surface is dingy due to ground-in dirt, however, or if there are deep grooves or discoloration throughout, it’s time to call in a professional.

How Can You Prepare?

Speak with your flooring contractor about the specifics of your situation. In every home, you’ll need to remove any furniture and belongings from the room. In some cases, you may also need to remove baseboards or cover up vents. However, you shouldn’t need to worry much about dust from the sanding process, as today’s flooring specialists have access to tools that eliminate most airborne dust.

If you’re interested in hardwood floor sanding, the professionals at American Flooring in Riverside, RI, can help. Serving all of Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts, the hardwood floor specialist has more than 40 years of experience helping homeowners restore the original beauty of their floors – or replace them with attractive newer materials. The team is even qualified to work on historic homes. As a family-owned and -operated company, expect friendly and personalized service. To get started, call (401) 433-0530. Browse their gallery of work online.