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Refinishing hardwood flooring will make it look brand new. You can choose a new stain to transform the look of a room or apply a fresh coat in your favorite shade. Some homeowners worry about the sawdust generated by this type of project, which can trigger allergies. Luckily, dustless flooring refinishing is an option that eliminates this issue. If you’ve never heard of this before, here’s more information about it to help you determine whether it’s right for you. 

Why Is Dust Typically Generated?

After installation, contractors need to sand the floor to make the planks uniform and level. If you’re applying a stain, they also sand the flooring to expose the bare wood so the product can be absorbed. The result is a lot of sawdust that can spread all over your house.

This is why you need to use tarps to cover upholstery in other rooms when you have hardwood flooring refinished. You’ll also need to cover any HVAC vents to ensure the dust isn’t circulated by the equipment.

What Is the Dustless Floor Refinishing Process?

dustless flooringDustless refinishing takes around three days. On the first, the professionals will sand the floor down to the bare wood. The dust will be sucked up by the sanding devices and won’t float around the house. They will also apply a stain and the first layer of oil-based polyurethane.

On the second day, they will buff the floors and apply another layer of polyurethane. This should only take an hour or two. After that, you shouldn’t walk on the floor for six to eight hours, and then only in socks to prevent damage.

On the third day, your contractors will apply the final protective coat. After 72 hours, you can move your furniture back in and walk around as normal.

What Are the Benefits of This?

Since this process doesn’t generate dust, you don’t have to protect your furniture or HVAC equipment before your floor refinishing project.

You’ll also have very little cleanup to do, which will save you time and energy, especially since sawdust is tricky to remove once it’s stuck to your upholstery. The dust from traditional hardwood work can also trigger allergies, a problem you won’t face.

 

Rochester Hardwood Floor in Monroe County, NY, will create the hardwood floors you’ve always dreamed of. They’re a family-owned company with over 25 years of experience. With their dustless flooring installation and refinishing work, your home will be pristine by the time the project is completed. Learn more about this process online or call (585) 377-7800 for a free consultation today.

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