While hardwood floors are made to last, they still endure wear and tear. After a decade or two, they may need to be refinished to maintain their beauty. If you have hardwood floors in your home, learn when to invest in floor refinishing.

Signs You Need Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Scratches

While a few minor scratches aren’t cause for concern, multiple large scratches can be unsightly and hard to hide. Refinishing your hardwood flooring can take these scratches out and make it look as good as new.

Discoloration

If you notice some of the floor boards have turned grey, it’s time to call in the professionals. When the finish on a floor has worn off, the wood will absorb more moisture, turning it grey. If you don’t refinish your floors, they will continue to get darker.

Staining

If spills aren’t cleaned up right away, they can stain your hardwood flooring. Fortunately, refinishing will take these stains out.

What to Do Before Refinishing

The average hardwood floor can be refinished up to eight times. If your home had previous owners, check your sale records for any floor refinishing history. Otherwise, find out if your flooring has at least 1/32 of an inch of wood. Remove a plank from a hidden area, like a closet, to check. You can also ask a flooring contractor to inspect your hardwood. If there isn’t enough wood present, you won’t be able to refinish your floors.

If you want to refinish your wood floors, turn to the professionals at Flooring Specialists in Honolulu, HI. They’re one of the oldest flooring contractors in Hawaii and provide high-quality residential and commercial installation and hardwood floor refinishing services. For a free estimate, call (808) 842-7755, or visit their website for more information about their refinishing services. You can also check out the latest five-star reviews on Yelp.